Badminton Australia and Disability Sports Australia extend their rally for inclusion
[Image ID - a photo from a What Ability Day. Featured is a group of people smiling and holding badminton racquets on a grass pitch in the stadium. The people are participants of the come and try day, Disability Sports Australia and Badminton Australia staff, and What Ability Support Workers.]
Photo credit: What Ability
Disability Sports Australia (DSA) and Badminton Australia (BA) are proud to announce an extension of their partnership through DSA's Sports Incubator Program. This collaboration continues BA’s accessibility journey providing more active options for people with disabilities. A focus of the partnership will be expanding the reach of BA’s Shuttle Smash program into DSA’s Abilities Unleashed events.
DSA’s Sports Incubator program supports national sporting organisations and recreation providers grow active pathways for people with disabilities. Participants of the program receive tailored support from industry leaders to suit their needs and goals.
[Image ID - a smiling child participant at an Abilities Unleashed event playing badminton with a balloon.]
Photo credit: Wim Kantona
Shuttle Smash and Abilities Unleashed form a complementary duo. Shuttle Smash introduces children to badminton in an enjoyable and accessible way. Abilities Unleashed provides multi-sport come-and-try days for individuals with disabilities. Shuttle Smash featuring at Abilities Unleashed days will enhance both program’s impact. The collaboration offers individuals with disabilities greater access to badminton.
[Image ID - an adult participant wheelchair user playing badminton using a balloon.]
Badminton Australia General Manager Participation & Para Clare Walker expressed her enthusiasm for the partnership’s continuation.
"We are thrilled to extend our partnership with Disability Sports Australia through the Sports Incubator program. Shuttle Smash made significant strides in promoting badminton participation among individuals with disabilities. To further expand our reach and impact with the support of DSA is exciting."
"At Disability Sports Australia, we are committed to providing greater access for individuals with disabilities through sport and active recreation," said Ayden Shaw, Disability Sports Australia.
“We are thrilled to continue our collaboration with Badminton Australia through the Sports Incubator program. This will enable us to integrate Shuttle Smash more closely with our Abilities Unleashed events and introduce more people with disabilities to the fun of badminton”
You can find Shuttle Smash at an upcoming Abilities Unleashed event by visiting: abilitiesunleashed.com.au
[Image ID - a child participant smiling and playing badminton using a balloon at an Abilities Unleashed event.]
If your national sport organisation wants to create or enhance active opportunities for Australians with disabilities, DSA’s Sports Incubator program is a great starting point.
To learn more about Sports Incubator program or to start your journey, please contact:
Max Reilly
Participation and Communications Coordinator
Disability Sports Australia
