Sport that works—for every body.
Every year, thousands of people with disability take part in sport through our programs — building confidence, connection, and community across Australia
The Challenge
Too many Australians with disability are still left out of sport — missing out on health, confidence, and connection.
1 in 5
Australians live with disability, yet many are left on the sidelines.
take part in sport or physical activity once a week.
People with disability are 60% less likely to meet national physical activity guidelines than people without disability.
Who We Are
Disability Sports Australia (DSA) is a national non-profit and registered charity.
For more than 60 years, we’ve helped make sport more accessible — from our beginnings in wheelchair sport to today’s national network creating opportunities for all people with disability.
Our purpose is simple: every person with disability should be able to participate in grassroots sport in the way that works best for them.
We build confidence, connection, and inclusion through programs and partnerships that change lives through sport.
The Impact We're Creating
Through our programs and partnerships, thousands of people with disability are finding their place in sport and helping build healthier, more connected communities.
3,338
People with disability experienced the joy of sport through Abilities Unleashed.
Local events connected people with disability to sport in their own communities across the country.
Hours of physical activity experienced by people with disability through our programs.
Featured Campaigns and Initiatives
Changing Lives Through Sport
Launching November 2025- Australia’s first grassroots disability sport storytelling campaign, celebrating how sport changes lives.
Accessibility Champion Workshop Series
Join us in Brisbane to learn simple, practical ways to make grassroots sport more inclusive for people with disability. Proudly supported by Bupa.
Whats On at Disability Sports Australia
Tennis All Abilities Week
This October, we’re proud to support Tennis Australia and partners in the inaugural All Abilities Week — celebrating inclusion through tennis with community sessions and events across the country.
AFL Open
This October, we’re proud to support the Toyota AFL Open — the national event celebrating inclusion and showcasing AFL disability pathways from grassroots to elite.
Changing Lives Through Sport
Launching this November, Changing Lives Through Sport is Australia’s first grassroots disability sport storytelling campaign — celebrating how sport builds confidence, connection, and community.
Abilities Unleashed
Abilities Unleashed connects people with disability to sport year-round — bringing communities together through local events that inspire confidence, connection, and inclusion.
What We Do
We work across Australia to create opportunities and remove barriers so people with disability can get active and connected through sport.
Deliver Programs
We work with partners to deliver participation and education programs that help people with disability get active, build confidence, and connect through sport.
Provide Resources
We offer tools and resources that build confidence and make it easier for people with disability to participate in sport.
Raise Awareness
We lead and support national campaigns and partner events that celebrate disability sport, promote inclusion, and showcase how sport changes lives.
Drive Change
We work with people with lived experience, government, and sport to remove barriers and improve access to grassroots sport for people with disability.
Get Involved with Our Work
There are many ways to get involved in grassroots sport — from playing and volunteering to partnering or donating.
Together, we can help more people with disability experience the power of sport.
Donate
Make a one-off or regular gift to help people with disability access the benefits of sport, confidence, and community.
Partner with Us
Work with us to create-long term opportunities for people with disability to be active and belong in sport.
Support Us
Give your time, fundraise, or make a philanthropic gift to help people with disability experience the power of sport.
I Am
Find your pathway to get involved in sport — whether you’re a player, teacher, allied health professional or sport organisation.
News and Media
Latest news, stories and updates from Disability Sports Australia.
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