Tuesday, 29 July 2025
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George’s Gymnastics Program
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George’s Gymnastics Program
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John MULLAHY (Glen Waverley) (16:46): Congratulations to the 2025 George’s Gymnastics Program, a community-based initiative led by Tash Brusco from Monash University’s Rehabilitation, Ageing and Independent Living Research Centre. Over five weeks 200 children living with a disability from seven special schools took part in an inclusive gymnastics session, including Vermont South Special School and Glenallen from my area. Its moving finale served as a powerful reminder of how sport can create meaningful opportunities for every child. Thank you to Tash for her outstanding leadership, and a big thankyou to Tanya, Colin, Anita, Aisha, Noel, Kath, Niamh, Olivia, Amelia and Sarah from Waverley Gymnastics Centre and to Tan, Emma, Isabella, Kaya, Natasha, Taya, Kirsten, Moma, Diaz, Caitlyn and Beck from Monash University for their support in making this program a reality.