In this episode I speak with Liz Griffiths, Community Development Officer at Wingecarribee Shire Council, about the 2025 Breaking Barriers Project funded through an Australian Sports Commission PlayWell grant to increase sport participation for older people and people with disability in the Southern Highlands NSW. Liz explains the region’s rural geography, transport challenges, and aging demographics, and how the project shifted from a simple “come and try” plan to building club leadership mindset, capability, and partnerships, including allied health referrals. The project delivered a community seminar with local Paralympian Sam Tate, multi-sport sessions with Disability Sports Australia, club-support webinars, and club-led programs across tennis, netball, soccer, and little athletics, with broader flow-on impacts. Michael also shares his experience leading the delivery of the Bundanoon Rebels Football Club's all-abilities and walking football programs.00:00 Introduction and Welcome01:39 Setting the Scene: Collaboration and Roles02:17 Community Development Initiatives03:54 Challenges and Demographics of the Region07:08 Breaking Barriers Project: Origin and Goals10:39 Early Challenges and Adjustments13:22 Club Involvement and Community Engagement23:35 Implementation and Success Stories37:21 Sustainability and Future Plans44:21 Final Thoughts and Contact Information