Movement Five is a disability support service where like-minded individuals on the NDIS come together to connect, form a community all while working towards their NDIS goals. What began as a search for a social sporting outlet has grown into something far more meaningful, a place of belonging, confidence and community through Oztag.
Owned and operated by Kaela and James Asquith, Movement Five entered a social team into Kiama Oztag a couple years ago. After seeing the overwhelmingly positive response from both clients and staff, they haven’t looked back.
Why Oztag
For Kaela, the decision to choose Oztag, and Kiama specifically, was an easy one.
“I think Oztag as a sport, and especially Kiama Oztag, have created such a great social and welcoming environment that when we looked to enter a team into a social sport, we knew it had to be Oztag,” Kaela said.
She explained that while many Movement Five clients played team sports growing up, opportunities often become limited once they reach adulthood.
“A lot of our young adult clients played sport growing up in teams, but when they move into adulthood their options are often limited to disability-specific programs. Many of our clients are so capable, and having them play in a social team with us brings so much camaraderie and bond between us all.”
More Than Just a Game
Movement Five quickly saw the broader benefits that Oztag could offer, not only physically, but socially and mentally. Being part of a team environment has helped clients build confidence, stay active, and form meaningful connections both on and off the field.
The camaraderie between clients and staff has been one of the most powerful outcomes, something co-owner James Asquith has seen firsthand.
“The clients have really bought in. It’s something for them to look forward to each week, and the chat from the games seems to linger right through the week, whether it’s stories about tries they should have scored or the banter about who’s missing tags.”
Movement Five has recognised that once people with disabilities finish high school, there are fewer opportunities to be involved in mainstream team sports. Associations like Kiama Oztag have helped fill that gap, offering an inclusive environment where players feel valued, challenged and supported.
Australian Oztag is proud that Kiama Oztag continues to provide a space where everyone can participate and feel part of the wider sporting community.
Giving Back on Game Day
The Movement Five team’s impact extends beyond taking the field.
Twice a week, Movement Five clients, alongside a staff member, assist Kiama Oztag in running game day operations. From helping at the sign-in desk and directing teams to the correct fields, to checking referees are present and sounding the siren for games, they are there every week greeting players and supporting the smooth running of the competition.
Their involvement has become a valued part of game day at Kiama, reinforcing the sense of community and shared ownership across the competition.
Kiama Oztag Association Manager Kieron Duncan shared how much the Movement Five team has meant to the competition.
“Having the Movement Five team in our competition brings so much happiness to all of us involved including the referees, opposition and of course the team itself,” Duncan said.
“Watching the team compete each week while reaching personal milestones is incredibly rewarding. They bring so much energy and encouragement to each other every week, and so much enjoyment to everyone involved.”
Milestones, Memories and Tries
For the players themselves, it’s about teamwork, enjoyment and of course, scoring tries.
Client Adam summed it up simply, saying he loves the teamwork and crossing the line. And judging by the numbers, he’s doing just that, with close to 20 tries scored in the most recent season, he’s become a familiar name on the scoresheet.
The Movement Five team at Kiama Oztag is about more than wins and losses. It’s about connection, confidence, laughter, and shared experiences. It’s a reminder of the power sport has to bring people together and the difference inclusive competitions can make.
Australian Oztag congratulates Movement Five, Kiama Oztag, and everyone involved for showing what community sport is truly about.