The 2023 Powerchair Football World Cup will be held in Sydney from October 15-20, with 10 countries competing to take the title, that includes the introduction of a round-robin format […]
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Snow fields becoming more accessible
Alpine Resorts Victoria is delivering greater access to alpine resorts for people with disability following the opening of an Australian-first dedicated hub at Falls Creek for Disabled Wintersport Australia. Situated […]
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Paralympics Australia and Harvey Norman sign new agreement
Current and aspiring Paralympians are set to benefit from a strengthened partnership between Paralympics Australia and retailer Harvey Norman. The three-year agreement extends a link that pre-dates the Rio 2016 […]
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Disability Sports Australia drafts three-year strategy
Disability Sports Australia has announced a roadmap for 2023-26 that outlines a more inclusive, diverse, and supportive sporting environment for Australians with disability. This blueprint for the future aims to […]
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A race worth running
Cerebral Palsy Alliance recently launched a new inclusive sports program at its Prairiewood Centre in Sydney, with a ‘come and try’ session for clients and parents. The young clients were […]
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Special Olympics champion rides on a trifecta
A Queensland teenager who was given little chance of survival after being born nearly four months premature, recently competed in the Special Olympic World Games bringing home gold, silver and […]
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Young Aussie swimmer heading to Buenos Aires
Promising young athlete Tobi Rinaldi will be off to the World Deaf Swimming Championships in August. The 14-year-old has qualified for seven individual events in freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke and butterfly. […]
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University partners with Paralympics Australia
Brisbane will become the hub for Paralympic sport following a partnership with the University of Queensland and Paralympics Australia. UQ vice-chancellor Professor Deborah Terry said the university will build, innovate, […]
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Local ‘Bats’ man a champion volunteer
Vision-impaired cricket fan, Queenslander Paul Szep is a fulltime volunteer for Blind Bats, a charity based at Morayfield, for sighted and vision-impaired people of all ages. Szep has spent the […]
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Device for deaf athletes passes test run
A device that allows deaf and hard of hearing athletes to hear the game has had a successful launch in a trial with deaf athlete and QAFLW player, Jamie Howell. […]
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Victorian Sport Awards finalists
The 2022 finalists in the Victorian Sports Awards have been announced, following a record number of nominations. Among the finalists are the Special Olympics Team Victoria, the Blind Tennis Program […]
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Online boxing program for people with autism
Australian disability and support services organisation, Able Digital Wellness has launched a new online boxing program to help those living with autism, including 12-year-old Connor Williams from the Gold Coast. […]