Participation doesn't happen by chance
We build the capability of sport across Australia, so people with disability can take part in their community.
Who We Are
Disability Sports Australia is a national sports organisation focused on increasing participation in sport for people with disability.
A founding member of Paralympics Australia and recognised by the Australian Sports Commission, we have shaped disability sport in Australia for more than 65 years.
People with disability should be able to choose how and where they participate, whether through disability specific sport, mainstream sport or both.
We work with sporting organisations, clubs, governments and communities across Australia to strengthen the capability that makes participation possible.
Our Participation Plan 2026–2029
A shared plan with our member organisations to strengthen grassroots sport for people with disability, aligned with the Australian Sports Commission’s Play Well Strategy.
This tax time, your $40 connects a person with disability to sport.
Last year, 3,309 people with disability took part through Abilities Unleashed across more than 45 communities nationally. Donations over $2 are tax deductible.
The participation gap
Participation in sport remains significantly lower for people with disability.
75%
75% of people with disability want to play sport.
14%
Only 14% participate in sport each week
60%
People with disability are 60% less likely to meet national physical activity guidelines.
The participation gap remains significant. These are the ways we are addressing it.
Create Opportunities
Creating local opportunities for people with disability to take part and stay involved in sport.
Build Capability
Giving clubs and coaches the tools and confidence to support people with disability to take part in sport.
Improve Systems
Improving how sport works through lived experience, evidence and advocacy, so more people with disability take part.
Increase Visibility
Increasing representation so participation by people with disability is visible and valued in sport.
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Our Impact
With our supporters and partners, each year thousands of people with disability take part in sport and over one million Australians are reached through our national campaigns.
3,309
People with disability took part in sport through Abilities Unleashed.
50+
Local events connected people with disability to sport across the country.
1.19 million
Australians reached through our Changing Lives Through Sport national campaign.
Get Involved with Our Work
Participation doesn’t happen by chance. It requires sustained investment in the systems that make it possible.
Donate
Make a one-off or regular gift to help people with disability access sport in their local community.
Partner with Us
Work with us to create long-term opportunities for people with disability to take part in sport.
Support Us
Give your time, fundraise, or make a philanthropic gift to help people with disability take part in sport.
Find your role in sport
Choose your starting point as a person with disability, teacher, allied health professional, sport organisation or community supporter.
Government Partners
Major Partners
National Sport Partners
