Each briefing session lasted 30 minutes, giving the speakers an opportunity to share their information and resources and answer any questions. Each delegate had the chance to attend up to three briefing sessions during the conference.
The speaker presentations are available as PDF downloads. With external presentations, we can not guarantee that the content is fully accessible to screen reader software so if you require any of the presentations in an alternative format, please email us at activekent@kent.gov.uk.
Transforming Lives: The Story of Get Out Get Active
Speaker: Activity Alliance
Designed to support disabled and non-disabled people to enjoy being active together, the Get Out Get Active (GOGA) programme has reached over 55,000 people since its inception in 2016. GOGA has become much more than an activity programme, it is an approach to helping organisations and communities, across the UK, to support the least active disabled and non-disabled people in activity.
GOGA presentation (Download PDF, 1 MB)
Learning Disability in Sport and Physical Activity
Speaker: Mencap
An insight into learning disability in sport and gives an introduction into how to support people with a learning disability to access sporting opportunities in an inclusive environment. Hear about the Our Active Community – Thanet project which began in February and runs through until March 2027. A community lead approach to achieving sustainable and lasting change to make Thanet a great place for people with a learning disability to lead, happy healthy and physically active lives.
Generating a pathway from participant to mentor for under represented groups
Speaker: Sports Connect
Sports Connect Community CIC and happy here (a local organisation that supports the LGBTQ+ community) worked together to deliver a pathway project enabling progression from participant to coach. Hear from a community sports coach who followed this pathway and uses their life experiences and skills to create opportunities for under represented groups to become more active.
Using Physical Activity to mitigate the risk and limit the impact of Dementia
Speaker: Kent Dementia Action Alliance, Swale Community Leisure and KCC Public Health
NHS colleagues and those with lived experience will share evidence and examples to demonstrate the impact of using exercise to improve the wellbeing of people living with dementia and their carers.
Kent Dementia Action Alliance Presentation (Download PDF, 78 KB)
KCC Public Health Dementia Presentation (Download PDF, 638 KB)
Swale Community Leisure Hermitage Park Community Centre Presentation (Download PDF, 1 MB)
Engaging Your Least Active Young People in Physical Activity
Speaker: Active Kent & Medway
Examples of how Active Kent & Medway has worked with schools and community organisations to increase participation amongst the county’s least active young people. Sharing the feedback from over 8000 young people on how they wish to be active, as well as the impact of participation on their physical and mental wellbeing.
Engaging Your Least Active Young People in Physical Activity Presentation (Download PDF, 2 MB)
Transforming funding applications – Building in better Equality, Diversity, Inclusion (EDI)
Speaker: Funding For All
What to consider when incorporating EDI principles when applying for funding, particularly from government agencies, foundations, or organisations that prioritise equality, diversity, and inclusion.