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ALL ABILITIES

The NRL is committed to providing an environment that is free from discrimination and promotes respectful behaviour and positive values. Our mission is to bring all people together and enrich their lives. Committing to a culture of inclusion that provides opportunities, and a welcoming and respectful environment for everyone irrespective of their race, ethnicity, religion, colour, sexual orientation, gender, abilities or age.

WHEELCHAIR LEAGUE (WCRL)

Wheelchair is a variation of Rugby league that allows athletes with disabilities to participate with able-bodied individuals, ensuring inclusion of all individuals no matter their abilities.

The NRL is committed to undertaking work at the League and club level to increase opportunities for people with a disability to participate in all aspects of the game, including supporting International Day of People with Disability events and Multi Days.

Wheelchair Rugby League encourages everyone to give the sport a go and exist to promote, expand and host League competitions domestically and internationally, ensuring competitions are available to all regardless of their abilities.

THE NUMBERS

1.2million people with disabilities report difficulties using public transport Australians aged 18 yrs and over report 4 in 10 having a disability or long-term health condition Mental health problems and mental illness are among the greatest causes of disability, 1 in 4 diminished quality of life people who report sexual assault are 27th and reduced people with disabilities 1 productivity 2 3 ICELAND RANKS LOWEST AMONG OECD COUNTRIES FOR THE RELATIVE 6% 9 in 10 INCOME OF PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES Live in non-private WOMEN WITH INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES dwellings HAVE BEEN SEXUALLY ABUSED 20% Live independently WORKFORCE PARTICIPATION OF PEOPLE in private dwellings WITH DISABILITIES AND WITHOUT DIABILITIES % % 82 77 % % % Children with Children 74 54 83 disabilities without Live with others in disabilities private dwellings 2009 RATES OF % with without 94 OF PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES PARTICIPATION HAVE THE SUPPORT THEY NEED TO LIVE disabilities disabilities IN SCHOOL IN PRIVATE RESIDENCES COMPETITIONS

Wheelchair Rugby League run numerous tournaments in and , as well as a women’s tournament. These include; Ccmpetition, Northern competition, Western Sydney competition, Queensland competition and Women’s competition.

Wheelchair Rugby League also deliver representative programs which include; an Interstate Challenge between New South Wales and Queensland, City v Country and a National side which participated in the 2017 Wheelchair in .

2017 WHEELCHAIR RUGBY LEAGUE WORLD CUP

In 2017 the National Wheelchair Rugby League team, the Wheelaroos, represented Australia in the Wheelchair Rugby League World Cup in France. Eleven players were chosen to make up the squad and played games against , France, , and Wales. The Wheelaroos came home with a bronze medal and placed third in the world. For more information on the National Wheelchair Rugby League team visit NRL Wheelchair Rugby League.

RULES & CODES

The NRL’s code of conduct require all participants (players, parents, coaches, volunteers, spectators and officials) to maintain high standards of professional conduct and be respectful at all times to all people regardless of their ability.

Our policies and codes ensure that everyone is aware of their rights and responsibilities, and provide procedures to eliminate discrimination, harassment, and other forms of inappropriate behaviour.

There are a of rules, policies and codes that apply across Rugby League to assist in delivering a safe, positive and inclusive environment to everyone involved in the game. For more information about the NRL’s Member Protection Policy, and National Code of Conduct go to the Rights and responsibilities section.