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We’re proud to be part of the Special Olympics Australia community which brings sport, joy and inclusion to people with intellectual disability/autism. Our shared vision is an inclusive Australia where people with intellectual disability/autism live active, healthy and fulfilling lives.

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Contact

Special Olympics Melbourne West
Contact our club by email at melbournewest.secretary@specialolympics.com.au
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Club Committee

Bill Holmes Chair

Genio Maiolo Vice Chair

Katrina Bradfield Secretary

Hamish Patterson Membership Officer

Kathy Maiolo Treasurer

Josie Salvatore Sports Coordinator

Samantha Bradfield Athlete Representative

Sarah Dovey Athlete Representative

Giuliano Maiolo Athlete Representative

Justin McLaren Athlete Representative

Training Schedule

Athletics
Sunday 4-5pm
Moonee Valley Athletics Track
Corio Street
Moonee Ponds Vic 3039
Josie Salvatore
melbournewest.athletics@specialolympics.com.au

Basketball
Thursday 6:15-7pm
RecWest Centre
Court 4, 39 Lily Street
Braybrook
Don McLaren
melbournewest.basketball@specialolympics.com.au

Bocce
Fortnightly
Please contact Gavin Dovey for details
melbournewest.bocce@specialolympics.com.au

Gymnastics
Please contact Michelle Butler for details
melbournewest.gymnastics@specialolympics.com.au

Swimming
Sunday 10:30-11:30am
Victoria University Aquatics Centre
Footscray Park Campus
Ballarat Road
Footscray VIC 3011
Katrina Bradfield
melbournewest.swimming@specialolympics.com.au

Tennis
Training on varying days
Please contact Jenny Bascetta for details
melbournewest.tennis@specialolympics.com.au

Tenpin Bowling
Monday 4:30pm
Zone Bowling
Watergardens Vic 3038
Kathryn Vadnjal
melbournewest.bowling@specialolympics.com.au

Competition Calendar

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Welcome to our New Website

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IGA Community Chest Promotion

It's over for another year. Thank you to these clubs for hosting 14 IGA store visits between 1-21 May 2024: Bundaberg (QLD), Macarthur (NSW), Melbourne Inner East (VIC), Mid North Coast (NSW), North Coast (NSW), North West New England (NSW), Ovens & Murray (VIC), Redlands (QLD), South Coast (NSW), Sydney Upper North Shore (NSW), Sydney South (NSW). Your grant info is with Accounts and may take up to 6 weeks, from 21 May 2024, to process.

2026: We’re Turning 50!

In 2026, Special Olympics Australia will celebrate 50 years of bringing sport, joy and inclusion to people with intellectual disability/autism. If you have a special moment you’d like to share about your experience with Special Olympics Australia please email media@specialolympics.com.au