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.

THE NUMBERS

Wheelchair Rugby League 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 Sport Days.

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

WHEELCHAIR RUGBY LEAGUE (WCRL)

Mental health problems and mental illness areamong the greatestcauses of disability,diminished quality of lifeand reducedproductivity

WORKFORCE PARTICIPATION OF PEOPLEWITH DISABILITIES AND WITHOUT DIABILITIES

withoutdisabilities

83%

withdisabilities

54%

Australians aged 18 yrs and over reporthaving a disability or long-term health condition4 in 10

1 in 4people who report sexual assault arepeople with disabilities

9 in 10WOMEN WITH INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES HAVE BEEN SEXUALLY ABUSED

1.2millionpeople with disabilitiesreport difficulties usingpublic transport

OF PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIESHAVE THE SUPPORT THEY NEED TO LIVEIN PRIVATE RESIDENCES

94%

74%

Live with others inprivate dwellings

20%

Live independentlyin private dwellings

6%

Live in non-privatedwellings

82%Children withdisabilities

77%Children withoutdisabilities

2009 RATES OFPARTICIPATIONIN SCHOOL

2 3

27th1

ICELAND MEXICO SWEDEN

AUSTRALIA RANKS LOWESTAMONG OECD COUNTRIES FOR THE RELATIVE INCOME OF PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES

Wheelchair Rugby League run numerous tournaments in New South Wales and Queensland, as well as a women’s tournament. These include; Sydney Ccmpetition, Northern Beaches 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 Rugby League World Cup in France.

COMPETITIONS

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 England, France, Italy, Spain 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.

2017 WHEELCHAIR RUGBY LEAGUE WORLD CUP

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 number 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.

RULES & CODES