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<\/p>\nDISABILITY support service eQuality Support will be the official Disability and Inclusion Partner of The Ballarat Marathon until 2027.<\/p>\n
Marathon event director Adam McNicol said having the organisation as a key partner is about making sure the event is truly accessible to everyone, whether they want to walk, roll or run.<\/p>\n
“That’s a key aim for us as we set about building the most inclusive running festival in Australia,” he said.<\/p>\n
eQuality Support director Mark vanHamond said the partnership reflects a forward-thinking approach and considers everyone.<\/p>\n
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“It highlights the importance of embracing diversity, and removing barriers to participation,” he said.<\/p>\n
Ballarat client Tamika Burzacott, who is assisted by eQuality Support carers, will be walking the marathon’s five-kilometre event for the second year.<\/p>\n
She said she is looking forward to leading the way, encouraging others, and meeting new people.<\/p>\n
Nearly 30 eQuality Support staff and community members from Ballarat, Geelong and Torquay will be taking part together in matching purple T-shirts.<\/p>\n
The Ballarat Marathon gets underway next weekend, Saturday 26 and Sunday 27 April.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
DISABILITY support service eQuality Support will be the official Disability and Inclusion Partner of The Ballarat Marathon until 2027. Marathon event director Adam McNicol said having the organisation as a key partner is about making sure the event is truly accessible to everyone, whether they want to walk, roll or run. “That’s a key aim […]<\/p>\n