Member Monthly - July, 2023
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Welcome to the second edition of ‘Member Monthly’, your monthly window into the activities of Disability Sports Australia's (DSA) member organisations. We are thrilled to promote the tremendous impact and inclusive sporting opportunities created by our dedicated state member organisations across the country.
In this edition, we will shine a spotlight once again on three of our members, offering an exciting peek into the remarkable events and noteworthy accomplishments that have unfolded across Australia throughout the month.
DSR and Ground Zero Gaming Unveil Gaming & Esports Initiative
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Source: Disability Sport & Recreation
Disability Sport and Recreation (DSR) has partnered with Australian esports company, Ground Zero Gaming (GZG), to launch a gaming and e-sports initiative. The program centres around the wildly popular game, Rocket League.
Open to all skill levels, the initiative offers workshops, skills training, grading matches, and an action-packed eight-week competition that started May 29. DSR CEO Liz Tesone expressed excitement, stating, "We believe this gaming experience will create enjoyment, new relationships and extend across the community. Please enjoy this with us, whether as a player or watching the community grow."
Rocket League combines high-speed car racing and soccer, featuring dynamic gameplay where rocket-powered vehicles execute gravity-defying moves to score goals with an enormous ball. With cross-platform play and competitive seasons, Rocket League delivers non-stop excitement and opportunities for players to climb the ranks.
GZG, an esports organisation since 2017, has triumphed in Rocket League, League of Legends, and Overwatch. Their victories in the Oceanic Major and representation at global events highlight their prowess.
To learn more about the initiative and to get involved, visit the DSR Gaming & Esports page.
For more on DSR, visit: dsr.org.au
One Culture Empowers Kristen's Heartwarming Riverland Trip
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Source: One Culture Support Services
One Culture Support Services made dreams a reality as Kristen embarked on a heart-warming journey to the Riverland, honouring her late mother on Mother's Day while nurturing her social skills, community participation, and personal growth.
Kristen’s homage peaked when she visited the location of her mother’s funeral and revisited locations of her childhood.
One Culture's support empowered Kristen to lead a fulfilling life and pursue her dreams. This extraordinary trip exemplifies the transformative power of meaningful experiences, fostering social skills, community participation, and personal growth. One Culture remains dedicated to empowering individuals and helping them create extraordinary stories of their own.
If you’d like to read more about her adventures, please visit: https://www.oneculturesupportservices.org/latest-news/riverland-trip-a-mothers-day-journey
To learn more about One Culture Support Services: oneculturesupportservices.org
ParaQuad Tasmania Speaking at Sport Forum
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Source: Clubs Tasmania
Across two weeks in July, Clubs Tasmania are hosting an Inclusion and Diversity in Sport Forum in Launceston and Hobart. The free sessions are designed for sporting clubs and organisations to develop their inclusion and diversity practices.
DSA’s Tasmanian member, ParaQuad Tasmania, is one of the organisations speaking at the event.
Event Details:
Launceston
Tuesday 18 July
10 AM to 2:30 PM
Tailrace CentreHobart
Tuesday 25 July
10 AM to 2:30 PM
Blundstone Arena
You can register to attend either event via the link below:
For more information about ParaQuad Tasmania, please visit:
paraquadtas.org.au
