More than 500 international athletes and staff expected to attend.
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Queensland calls all Games changers
As the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games approach, authorities are considering the legacy that the Games can leave on the state of Queensland. This includes how the Games can […]
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Games legacy to ‘Empower’ disability in sports
As we leave the Paris Paralympics behind, the Queensland Government has founded the Empower project to ensure the 2032 Brisbane Olympic and Paralympic Games have a lasting impact on disability […]
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Sun sets on Paris Paralympics
The 2024 Summer Paralympics have officially closed after almost two weeks of intense sporting competition. The Games of the 17th Paralympiad featured 4,463 athletes from 170 countries competing across 22 […]
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Aussies shine at Paralympics
It’s been a winning week for Australian Para-athletes in Paris. The Paris Paralympic Games only began a week ago, but Australian athletes have already shown their dominance. We currently sit […]
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Paralympics fever as Games begin
It’s that time again – the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games start this week! Beginning on 28 August and running until 8 September, the Paris Paralympics will bring together over 4400 […]
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Getting more people involved in para-sports
Australians are invited to test out a range of para-sports, with Bupa and Disability Sports Australia (DSA) partnering to find the next generation of para-sports athletes. Through the “Try-Para Sport” […]
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Paris bound – Manly Wheel Eagles
The Manly Wheel Eagles are set to compete in the National Wheelchair Basketball League (NWBL) finals in Shellharbour, NSW. This is a unique opportunity to watch elite wheelchair basketball athletes, […]
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“Freezin’ for a reason” – hundreds in Polar Plunge
Around 10am on Saturday, over 140 people – some in tutus, some wearing capes, some in penguin costumes – began to run, tiptoe or dive into the freezing waters of […]
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Westfield partners with 2024 Paralympics team
Live Sites across 37 Westfield destinations of key events and matches.
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Bulldogs meet their match with Supporting Disability Australia
Special day to raise awareness for disability sector on and off the footy field.
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Matilda’s goalkeeper urges hearing checks
Soccer star encouraging hearing checks to help overcome community apathy.