Culturally Responsive Programs.

Honouring diverse cultures, we partner with communities to design inclusive, uplifting and empowering programs that promote well-being through respectful, tailored activities.

In partnership with local government, health districts, and community organisations, we co-design and deliver inclusive sport, recreation, and well-being activities that are culturally respectful and community-centered.

Collective Leisure’s culturally responsive physical activity programs celebrate diversity, offering inclusive, adaptive activities that honour participants' backgrounds while promoting health, connection, and community engagement.

Physical Activity Programs

  • Pasifika Moving is a co-designed culturally responsive physical activity program for Pasifika Community in Western Sydney. Based at Emerton Youth and Recreation Centre, this is a partnership between Collective Leisure, UTS, WSLHD, Blacktown City Council and Wesley Mission delivering free weekly physical activity sessions with a personal trainer, incorprating Healing Hula and free child care.

    Designed by-community, for-community through Talanoa co-design sessions. Participants come together after each session over refreshments to build community and support each other.

  • The Collective Leisure and ACPE sports mentoring program supported Culturally and Linguistically Diverse high school students aged 18-25 from Western Sydney. Through collaboration with ACPE students, Bankstown Senior College, and the Department of Education, this initiative combined sports with mentorship, helping high schoolers develop leadership, resilience, and essential life skills. The program provided a nurturing environment where students gained confidence, built relationships, and engaged in active learning, fostering both personal and community growth.

    For further information, see the full program overview.

Contact us today about delivering a culturally responsive physical activity program in your community.

Well-being Programs

Our culturally responsive and well-being programs offer inclusive support tailored to diverse backgrounds, working with community and partner organisation to foster emotional resilience, self-care, and community connection through culturally relevant practices.

  • This program was delivered online during COVID-19 lockdowns to support Afghan parents from Bankstown Senior College in understanding and cultivating personal well-being using the Collective Leisure Wheel of Well-being. Delivered with STARTTS, it reduced barriers like language and accessibility, helping parents gain practical well-being knowledge.

  • The annual Bankstown Senior College Well-being Program by Collective Leisure delivers 3 weekly sessions over three weeks for Year 10 students, focusing on areas like physical, emotional, and financial well-being. This flexible, experiential program aims to build resilience and self-care habits for students, including new arrivals and re-entry students and those who have difficulty in a traditional school environment, in a supportive environment. More information on this program can be found here.

  • The Smoking Cessation program empowered individuals to quit smoking through culturally tailored support, interactive workshops, and resources designed to promote long-term health and well-being. Learn more here.

Contact us today about delivering a culturally responsive well-being program in your community.