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We invite your business or group to take part in an exciting and impactful fundraising initiative – IIT’s ‘Go Casual for a Cause Day’, in support of Blind Cricket Tasmania. This simple but powerful fundraiser allows everyone to engage in a fun, community-driven activity while supporting inclusive sports across Tasmania.  IIT are the only NFP organisation … Read more

A bequest is more than a one-off donation — it’s a meaningful and lasting investment in a future where everyone belongs. Your gift can make a real difference for generations to come. At IIT, our mission is to make inclusion mainstream by developing innovative approaches that empower individuals living with disability, disadvantage, or disruption. As … Read more

The 2025 Tasmanian Creative Industries Diemen Awards recently took center stage at the Odeon Theatre in Hobart, celebrating excellence across the creative sector.  Among the standout awardees was Aramis Roche, who was presented with the Emerging Talent Inclusive Work Award by IIT CEO Phillip ‘Sunny’ Drury (pictured above). This prestigious award recognizes individuals living with … Read more

In partnership with Blind Golf Tas (BGT), Golf Aust/Tas and Blind Golf Australia (BGA) IIT continues to contribute to the development of Blind and Low Vision Golf across the state. And what a BIG February it was in the BLV space! 2025 started with another successful Come & Try Day, with participants eager to learn … Read more

IIT / Blind Cricket Tas staged a Quiz Night fundraiser and people are still talking about what a great night it was! Congrats to the winning team – ‘The Dickie Birds’ (pictured below). Image above is of the six person winning team holding their framed winner’s certificates and $25 BWS vouchers, along with Quiz Master Matt Clayton (middle … Read more

After years of development, IIT is excited to share that in partnership with Blind Sports Australia (BSA) and Blind Cricket Australia BCA, we’ve delivered the most extensive ‘Beginners Guide’ to Blind Cricket Coaching ever produced in the country. BSA led the development team in producing a detailed document that will help inform and educate anyone … Read more

The Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse recommended that all institutions in Australia that engage in child-related work be required to implement ten child safe standards, which are reflected in the National Principles for Child Safe Organisations. At present, the National Principles are not mandatory. However, organisations that implement them will be demonstrating their leadership and … Read more

The Tas Community Achievement Awards were held recently and we’re still glowing in appreciation of our two FINALIST Awards!!  A huge achievement by all involved, including thanks to our amazing sponsors, volunteers and supporters.  Pictured left are Taylah Purton (BCT Coach) and David Hughes (BCT Captain) accepting the Finalist Certificate on stage at the Gala … Read more

The 2024 Tasmanian Creative Industries ‘Diemen Awards’ was held recently at the Hedberg in Hobart, where IIT CEO Phillip ’Sunny’ Drury presented David Abramov with his Emerging Talent Inclusive Work Award for a person living with a disability or neurodiversity. A packed theatre of industry professionals, supporters and friends watched and cheered on as a … Read more

IIT led a consortium of partners to form a sports equipment exchange scheme that collects donated good quality, preloved sports equipment and redistributes it to Tasmanian youth – mostly in disadvantaged communities and to people with a disability so they can access sports opportunities. Image above is of 8 year old Lily who is blind … Read more