Fostering genuine change through education
Inclusion Solutions is proud to present the Building Inclusive Schools Project – a series of inspiring presentations to high schools across WA, helping shift bias and foster genuine change from classroom to community.
Hear from dual Paralympic gold medalist and world record holder Ben Popham OAM and para-athletics competitor Rhiannon Clarke, as they share their personal journeys of inclusion and feeling valued in their communities as people with a disability.
Our skilled Inclusion Consultants will delve into social inclusion theory and Social Role Valorization. Drawing from Ben’s and Rhiannon’s personal experiences, we will explore how to collectively create more inclusive high schools and communities. Students will leave the session with a deeper understanding of lived experience of disability and the unique strengths and challenges that come with this experience. Students will also learn more about promoting the inclusion of all people, empowering them to make a positive impact in their own communities.
Meet the guest speakers
Ben Popham OAM
Prepare to be inspired as you hear the remarkable story of Ben Popham OAM. Ben is not only a dual Paralympic gold medalist and world record holder, but also the Little Telethon Star of 2011. He has overcome challenges and obstacles throughout his journey and has achieved what many thought was impossible.
Rhiannon Clarke
Rhiannon is a para-athlete specialising in sprint events. She is a two-time Commonwealth Games medalist and three-time World Championships medalist. At the age of 15, she made history by becoming the youngest para-athlete from any country to win a medal at the 2018 Commonwealth Games. Rhiannon has been recognised for her leadership and her work to positively impact children and young adults with disability.
These inspiring sessions will run for around 45 minutes and can be delivered to groups of any size across WA high schools.
Want to bring this initiative to your high school?
We have currently filled all presentation spots for 2025. Register your name on our waiting list, and we will contact you if any spots become available.
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For more information please contact Poppy Sloan or call (08) 9443 7226.
The Building Inclusive Schools Project is funded by Telethon.
