Introduction to Adaptive Nippers:
Surf Life Saving South Australia (SLSSA) has partnered with the Claire Elizabeth Smith Foundation and Purple Orange to develop a suite of resources to help clubs adapt their existing Nippers programs to support children aged 5–13 years with disability or additional support needs to participate.
Resources:
The program provides education, training and practical resources to help clubs and volunteers adapt the current Nippers age guide activities to suit the individual needs and abilities of each participant.
The program has been informed by state-wide and club-level research and developed in consultation with Purple Orange, Embrace Access and the Adaptive Nippers Working Group.
Eligible clubs will gain access to the following resources:
Disability Inclusion Training delivered in partnership with Purple Orange.
Online training courses through the Member Portal.
Physical resources, including a session-planning A-frame with a communication board and magnets, the Adapting Nippers Volunteer Handbook, quick guides and enrolment forms.
Implementation support from SLSSA.
Eligibility:
The program is optional and open to clubs across South Australia, including those already delivering adaptive Nippers activities.
To access the resources, at least one member from each club must complete the Purple Orange Disability Inclusion Training. A recording is available for those who missed the session.
Please note that the recording link will expire two weeks from the date it is received. Clubs interested in future training opportunities are encouraged to contact the Member Development team as additional sessions may be offered (pending interest).
Requesting Access:
To request access to the resources, please complete the short Jotform. We require one representative per club to submit a response and nominate to receive the link to the resources and collect the A-frame (from Surf Life Saving SA). These resources are for internal club use only and cannot be shared.
More Information:
If you have any questions regarding the program or form, please don’t hesitate to contact SLSSA’s Member Development Team (development@surflifesavingsa.com.au or 8354 6900).