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SPECIAL OLYMPICS AUSTRALIA – INCLUSIVE SPORT ACADEMY

Inclusive Sport Academy quote from Yvonne Snell

Our online portal, Inclusive Sport Academy, is our go-to digital ecosystem to connect, educate and support our coaches and volunteers nationally. With over 9,500 registered users and an average learner satisfaction rate of over 90%, we’re seeing genuine authentic transfer of learning into our communities.  

Yvonne Snell, General Manager at Special Olympics Australia

Inclusive Sport Academy online learning portal

Pain

The Australian sporting eco-system was lacking a single touch point to promote inclusive sporting opportunities for people with an intellectual disability. 

Problem

Providing contemporary educational resources for coaches, volunteers and administrators of all sports that could be accessed through a single learning platform, driven by subject matter experts. 

Solution

Special Olympics Australia provided the timely leadership needed to establish SOA Learn in 2018 – a portal for coaches, teachers, volunteers and National and State Sporting Organisation administrators.  

The development of the portal and resources established a seamless pathway for anyone wishing to provide more inclusive sporting opportunities for people with an intellectual disability. 

Results

With over 9,500 learners, 22 courses, 40+ hours of online content and learner satisfaction rates consistently over 90%, the numbers speak for themselves. Special Olympics Australia are the benchmark for online education in the Australian not-for-profit sector. 

Special Olympics Australia + Playbk Sport: Inclusive Sport Academy: Platinum Winner— Best EdTech & Learning & Development

2025 LearnX Platinum Winner

Best EdTech & Learning & Development

The Learn X Awards recognise the best digital learning and education technology projects across the Asia-Pacific region, attracting entries from global leaders across enterprise, government and sport.

The Inclusive Sport Academy received Platinum for its inclusive learning pathways, co-designed with athletes, coaches and educators, and for its national and global impact supporting more than 10,000 learners.

Inclusive Sport Academy earns Platinum Honours at Learn X 2025

From L-R: Damian Hecker, Katie James, Yvonne Snell, Jon Shepherd

KEY WINS

22 Customised Courses

Play Well Strategy Aligned 

Over 90% learner satisfaction
19 Minutes Average Time on Portal

A Road To 20,000 Learners Strategy

9,500 Registered Coaches, Teachers & Volunteers

World Class elearning Materials

Inclusive Sport For All

Inclusive Sport Academy equips you to deliver inclusive, impactful sport for people with intellectual disability and autism.

Designed for teachers, coaches, students and support professionals, the platform offers practical, user-friendly training you can access anytime, anywhere.

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