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Disability Sports Australia begins delivery of Activate Inclusion Sports Days
This unique disability adaption program was run by Sport NSW with the funding support of Variety – The Children’s Charity NSW/ACT since 2016, catering for over 6,200 students aged 5 to 18 years of age with a physical, sensory or intellectual disability across NSW.
New Australian Sporting Alliance working together towards a more inclusive future
The Australian Sporting Alliance for People with a Disability (ASAPD) acknowledges International Day of People with a Disability (IDPwD) and supports its aim to promote greater understanding of disability issues and mobilise support for the dignity, rights and well-being of those with a disability, impairment or limitation.
Start Up Kidz multi-adaptive sports program postponed due to COVID-19 threat
Following detailed risk assessments and consultations that DSA has undertaken, the decision has been formally made to postpone the Start Up Kidz multi-adaptive sports program.
Hobart to host the 2020 Toyota National Wheelchair AFL Championship
Disability Sports Australia (DSA), in partnership with the Australian Football League (AFL) are pleased to announce Hobart, Tasmania as the host location of the 2020 Toyota National Wheelchair AFL Championship to be held 2 - 4 April 2020.
Your Sport Guide to International Day of People with a Disability, 3 December 2019
International Day of People with Disability (IDPwD) is celebrated each year on 03 December 2019 to increase public awareness, understanding and acceptance of people with disability. Please see below a selection of sport-oriented programs and events happening for IDPwD in each state across Australia. Check them out and register today!
Australia’s Best Wheelchair Rugby Talent Converge on Sydney for the 2019 National Championship
Quaycentre in Sydney Olympic Park will this week play host to what many are expecting to be the most hotly contested Wheelchair Rugby National Championship in recent memory.
The late inclusion of the New Zealand Wheel Blacks to the tournament complements the five committed Australian state teams, each hoping to leave Olympic Park crowned the 2019 GIO Wheelchair Rugby National Champions.
Disability Sports Australia assists Disability Recreation and Sports SA members
Following a decision at a special General Meeting last Sunday by the membership of Disability Recreation and Sports SA (DRSSA) to wind up the organisation and enter into liquidation, immediate assistance is being provided by Disability Sports Australia (DSA) to DRSSA members.
3.4 million dollar funding boost for Disability Sports Australia under Labor government
Disability Sports Australia (DSA) has received a 3.4-million-dollar funding boost over the next four years under a Federal Labor Government to provide more opportunities for sport and recreation to Australians living with disability.
Mackay set to host the 2019 Multi-Disability Lawn Bowls National Championships
Disability Sports Australia (DSA) is excited to host the Multi-Disability Lawn Bowls National Championships in 2019 to be held in Mackay, QLD from Sunday, 19 – Friday, 24 May 2019 at Souths Suburban Bowls Club.
South Australia look to secure a fourth straight title at Invacare 2019 Wheelchair Aussie Rules National Carnival
All eyes will be on South Australia at the Invacare 2019 Invacare Wheelchair Aussie Rules National Carnival as they chase their fourth consecutive victory in the annual tournament, this time with the advantage of playing on home soil for the first time. SA team member, Brodie Healy gives us his thoughts about the upcoming competition!
Victoria eager to prove their talent at the Invacare 2019 Wheelchair Aussie Rules National Carnival
Coming from the spiritual home of AFL, the Victorian team have been medal winners at every Wheelchair Aussie Rules National Carnival since the inaugural Championship in 2016; yet the all-important gold has continued to elude them. Victorian team athlete Louis Rowe gives his take on Team Victoria’s chances at the Invacare 2019 Wheelchair Aussie Rules National Carnival!
Australian Defence Force teams prepare for competition at the Invacare 2019 Wheelchair Aussie Rules National Carnival
The Invacare 2019 Wheelchair Aussie Rules National Carnival welcomes back the Australian Defence Force (ADF) teams who will take the court in Adelaide in the fourth instalment of the national carnival.
Disability Sports Australia sat down with captain of the two 2018 ADF sides, Able Seaman Mark Daniels to discuss!
Invacare commit to 2019 Wheelchair Aussie Rules National Carnival
Disability Sports Australia (DSA) is thrilled to announce leading mobility equipment provider Invacare as the Naming Rights Partner for the 2019 Wheelchair Aussie Rules National Carnival, to be contested in Adelaide next month.
RaceRunning Australia launches!
RaceRunning Australia officially launches on the heels of a fantastic Australian come 'n' try tour in November 2018.
Announcement of the dates for 2019 Multi-Disability Lawn Bowls National Championships
The Multibowl is back in 2019! The 2019 Multi-Disability Lawn Bowls National Championships, otherwise known at the 2019 Multibowl, will be held at Souths Suburban Bowls Club in Mackay, Queensland from Sunday, 19 - Friday, 24 May 2019.
Emily Prior announced at Disability Sports Australia's Youth Ambassador
Disability Sports Australia (DSA) is pleased to announce child disability advocate Emily Prior as the organisation’s Youth Ambassador, to be formally recognised on International Day of People with a Disability, December 3, 2018.
2018 GIO Wheelchair Rugby National Championship Recap
From Friday, 5 - Sunday, 7 October 2018, the GIO NSW Gladiators, Suncorp QLD Cyclones, Victoria Protect Thunder and the Australian Invictus Wheelchair Rugby Team met at Penrith Valley Regional Sports Centre for three hard-hitting days of the best wheelchair rugby Australia has to offer!
WADA publishes 2019 List of Prohibited Substances and Methods
On Sunday, 28 September 2018, the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) published the 2019 List of Prohibited Substances and Methods (List); the 2019 Summary of Major Modifications and Explanatory Notes; and the 2019 Monitoring Program.
Sport Australia launches grant focused on keeping older Australians active
On Thursday, 20 September, Federal Minister for Sport, Senator Bridget McKenzie launched a $22.9 million grants program aimed as incentivising sport and physical activity providers to innovate and keep older Australian active.