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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.
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!
IPC Athletes' Council publishes first strategy
The International Paralympic Committee (IPC) Athletes’ Council has published its first strategy which aims to place athletes firmly at the heart of the Paralympic Movement.
RaceRunning Australia launches!
RaceRunning Australia officially launches on the heels of a fantastic Australian come 'n' try tour in November 2018.
2018 Official Wheelchair Basketball Rules now available
On Tuesday, 27 November 2018 the new 2018 Official Wheelchair Basketball Rules were published by the International Wheelchair Basketball Federation (IWBF).
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.
Matt Wells appointed Referee Commissioner for NWBL and WNWBL
A past referee, educator and advocate for wheelchair basketball, Matt Wells has been appointed as the referee commissioner for Australia's national wheelchair leagues, the NWBL and WNWBL.
Wells' involvement in the sport of wheelchair basketball has spanned over 20 years including refereeing at three Paralympics.
IWRF Asia-Oceania Championship Results
Congratulations to Australia, who have won gold at the IWRF AsiaOceania Championship held in Auckland, New Zealand from August 25-31, 2017. Japan ended up with the silver medal, and have secured a spot at next years IWRF World Championship to be held in Sydney.
Wheelchair Rugby Wrap-up - 2017 GIO Wheelchair Rugby National Championship
From 2-5 August 2017, six (6) of the world’s finest teams showed why wheelchair rugby is ‘Not just your regular seat at the rugby’. Two Championships were on offer - the 2017 GIO Wheelchair Rugby National Championship and the GIO 2018 IWRF Wheelchair Rugby World Championship Official Test Event.
Prince Harry launches the 2018 Invictus Games in Sydney
Prince Harry, Patron of the Invictus Games Foundation, has officially launched the countdown to the fourth Invictus Games at a celebration to mark 500 days to go until the opening ceremony of Invictus Games Sydney 2018.
Welcome, Bangladesh, to the Wheelchair Rugby family!
Hot steamy conditions welcomed us to the colourful chaos that is Dhaka, Bangladesh in early April. Thanks to funding from the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade in Australia, via support from Disability Sports Australia, the IWRF was able to bring a development clinic to Bangladesh.
500 days to 2018 IWRF Wheelchair Rugby World Championship
Disability Sports Australia (DSA) today marked the 500 day countdown to the International Wheelchair Rugby Federation (IWRF) GIO 2018 IWRF Wheelchair Rugby World Championship to be held in Sydney, August 2018 with the announcement of a historic corporate partnership and appointment of the Championship Patron at Government House, Sydney.Write here...
Join the Purple Hearts soccer team!
The Purple Hearts is an initiative of the Randwick City Football Club created out of the vision to be an inclusive club that uses the power of sport to promote friendship, commitment and team spirit... and they want YOU!
Are you the Rollers next Head Coach?
Basketball Australia is on the hunt for a new Head Coach for the Aussie Rollers men's Wheelchair Basketball team.
The Rollers have enjoyed success at Paralympic and World Championship level (current back to back World Champions) and the men's Wheelchair program includes an U23 National team (Spinners). The Rollers Head coach will have an influential role in both programs.
Wheelchair Dance Sport is coming to Australia! Get involved!
Are you ready to dance? Disability Sports Australia is happy to announce that Wheelchair Dance Sport is coming to Australia but we need you! No experience required!