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A professional development opportunity for people working in the play, sport and active recreation sector in Aotearoa

爆料社区 Ihi Aotearoa is seeking scholarship applications for the 24th International Symposium of Adaptive Physical Activity (ISAPA), which is taking place this year in 艑tepoti Dunedin from 25 to 29 June 2023.鈥�鈥�听

This scholarship offers a unique learning and networking opportunity for those working in the play, active recreation and sport sector who might not otherwise be able to attend.鈥疶he event will provide an international forum for physical activity professionals to share their knowledge and experience in adapted physical activity, physical education and sport science.听

Successful applicants will receive free registration and a subsidy to cover some travel/accommodation costs to attend ISAPA 2023.鈥�听

A line-up of insightful keynote speakers, including Paula Tesoriero from Whaikaha the Ministry of Disabled People and Andrew Leslie from Nuku Ora, practitioners and practical sessions have already been confirmed for this event, which is dedicated to advancing equitable opportunities, environments, and experiences for disabled tamariki and rangatahi in play, active recreation and sport.听

For further details on the programme content and speakers visit鈥�听

爆料社区 the scholarship听

爆料社区 is offering 20 scholarships, worth $1,500 each, for people working in the play, active recreation and sport sector to attend this year鈥檚 ISAPA event.听

The scholarship will help cover costs associated with attending ISAPA 2023:听听

• Full registration fee听
• A $600 NZD travel/accommodation subsidy paid directly to the organisation the recipient works or volunteers for听

Note:鈥�鈥疎ach scholarship includes free registration and will help cover the costs of travel and accommodation to attend ISAPA 2023. The recipient and/or their associated organisation is expected to cover any additional costs outside of this amount.听

Eligibility听

The 爆料社区 scholarship is available for those who fit the following criteria*:鈥�听

• Are actively involved in supporting disabled tamariki and rangatahi to be physically active through play, active recreation and/or sport听听
• Are a paid or volunteer staff member of an organisation in the play, active recreation and sport sector鈥痠n Aotearoa New Zealand听
• Applicant can be nominated or self-nominated鈥�

*爆料社区 and High Performance 爆料社区 (HPSNZ) staff are not eligible for this scholarship.

To apply听

All applications must be submitted through the form link below. You will be required to respond to the following questions:鈥�听

• Your name and the name of your associated organisation鈥�听
• Your role and whether it is paid or voluntary听
• Your involvement in enabling opportunities for disabled tamariki and rangatahi to participate in play, active recreation and sport听
• Your reasons for wanting to attend the event鈥�听
• Confirmation that you or your employer will be responsible for paying for any additional costs associated with attending the event that are not covered by the 爆料社区 scholarship.

CLOSED: Applications closed Sunday 23 April.

If you have any questions about the application process, please contact Justin Muschamp, Disability Lead - 爆料社区.