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.

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.

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.

Following a campaign by NSW Senator John Williams and the National Party, the Senate Standing Committee on Rural and Regional Affairs and Transport is undertaking an Inquiry on the need for regulation of mobility scooters and motorised wheelchairs.

Dan Tehan has been appointed the new minister for social services – the fourth appointment to the role in as many years – as outgoing minister Christian Porter takes up the role of attorney-general.

The ASC are delighted to announce the release of the Australian Physical Literacy Definition (the Definition) and the Draft Australian Physical Literacy Standard (the Standard). These represent vital first steps in the ASC's mission to counteract the decline in movement while supporting the increase in participation across sport, physical activity and recreation.

Google’s Map and Local Guides team have taken to their blog overnight calling on people with disabilities and their family, carers and friends or even the general public to help add information relating to accessibility about venues, places of interest and transport stops and interchanges.

It is with great pleasure that the Board of Disability Sports Australia announces the appointment Mr John Croll as the Chairman of DSA.

John Croll has worked in the media industry for more than 30 years and was appointed Chief Executive Officer of Isentia in 1999

It is with great pleasure that we announce to you today the appointment of two new directors to the Board of Disability Sports Australia. John Croll and Elizabeth Rushbrook.

The Australian Government is introducing a new model of Disability Employment Services (DES) from 2018, and wants your feedback. 

After several years of dedicated and excellent service as our auditor, PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) has completed its term of engagement with DSA.

We're so excited to share the news that we've spent the last few weeks updating and refreshing our website! It now works better, is fully responsive (mobile friendly!) and allows us to share and interact with you even more than before!