Active lives for all Australian’s with disability

Supporting people with disability to be active more often is at the heart of Disability Sports Australia's mission.

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Over 70% of people living with disability want to be active

Your tax-deductible donation fuels our vision of active lives for all Australians with disability. You can make a difference by donating today.

Disability Sports Australia is a National Sporting Organisation and Charity and our role is to:

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    Connect

    We connect people with disability to participate in local opportunities through the delivery of programs.

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    Promote

    We actively promote opportunities in sports and recreation for people with disabilities, utilizing the compelling force of storytelling.

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    Collaborate

    We collaborate with a range of stakeholders to ensure that people with disability have equal opportunity to be involved in sport in a way that is meaningful to them.

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    Build Capacity

    We build the capacity and confidence of the sports and active recreation sector to be inclusive of people with disability.

Our Programs

Abilities Unleashed Adults

An experiential come and try experience connecting adults with disability to local sport and active recreation activities.

Sports Incubator

A program which supports national sporting organisations and recreation program providers to initiate and grow social and active pathways for people with disabilities.

Abilities Unleashed Kids

An experiential come and try experience connecting kids with disability to local sport and active recreation activities.

Disability Sports Northern Territory

Enhancing the lives of people with disability in the Northern Territory our NT Business unit promotes active lifestyles and fosters participation.

Accessibility Champion

A free online course and resource which supports grassroots sporting clubs and leisure providers to be more inclusive.

Get Active

Are you ready to embark on a journey to a more active lifestyle but unsure where to start? Look no further!

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Badminton Australia and Disability Sports Australia extend their rally for inclusion
Badminton Australia and Disability Sports Australia extend their rally for inclusion

Disability Sports Australia and Badminton Australia are proud to announce an extension of their partnership through DSA's Sports Incubator Program.  A focus of the partnership will be expanding the reach of BA’s Shuttle Smash program into DSA’s Abilities Unleashed events.  

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Leading by Example: Disability Sports Australia Commits to Integrity with National Integrity Framework Adoption
Leading by Example: Disability Sports Australia Commits to Integrity with National Integrity Framework Adoption
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Leadership in Sport Network: Women with Disability Launched by Disability Sports Australia and Victoria University, Melbourne
Leadership in Sport Network: Women with Disability Launched by Disability Sports Australia and Victoria University, Melbourne

Disability Sports Australia and Victoria University, Melbourne are proud to launch the "Leadership in Sport Network: Women with Disability." This initiative gathers women and non-binary identifying leaders employed in the disability sports and active recreation sector to collaborate and professionally grow their skill sets.

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Sam Cunningham to lead Disability Sports Northern Territory
Sam Cunningham to lead Disability Sports Northern Territory

Disability Sports Northern Territory (DSNT) is delighted to announce the appointment of Sam Cunningham as its new General Manager. 

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2023 Annual General Meeting Results and Co-Chairs
2023 Annual General Meeting Results and Co-Chairs
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2022/23 Annual Report Released
2022/23 Annual Report Released
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Disability Sports Australia Unveils 'Abilities Unleashed Kids' - A New Chapter in Disability Inclusive Sports
Disability Sports Australia Unveils 'Abilities Unleashed Kids' - A New Chapter in Disability Inclusive Sports

Disability Sports Australia (DSA) is thrilled to announce a significant development in its multi-sport come and try day. DSA's highly successful, core participation product and national program, Activate Inclusion Sports Day program, has evolved, adopting a new name - 'Abilities Unleashed Kids.'  

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Disability Sports Australia and SportsGrad Helping People with Disabilities Get Jobs in Sport
Disability Sports Australia and SportsGrad Helping People with Disabilities Get Jobs in Sport

Disability Sports Australia (DSA) and SportsGrad are teaming up in an exciting community partnership that will support people with disabilities to get more jobs in sport. The two are complementing each other’s strengths combining DSA’s disability and accessibility advocacy with SportsGrad’s career upskilling and industry employment pathway.

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Disability Sports Australia Invites Expressions of Interest for Non-Executive Director Positions
Disability Sports Australia Invites Expressions of Interest for Non-Executive Director Positions

Disability Sports Australia (DSA), one of Australia’s nine leading National Sporting Organisations for people with disabilities (NSODs), is welcoming expressions of interest from individuals interested in joining its Board of Directors. 

At an exciting point in the organisation’s journey implementing a new strategic plan, DSA is seeking dedicated individuals with a shared vision and are ready to contribute their expertise to support DSA’s strategic priorities. 

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Disability Sports Australia selects Rosterfy to future proof their volunteer program
Disability Sports Australia selects Rosterfy to future proof their volunteer program

Rosterfy is proud to announce that they will be working with not-for-profit organisation, Disability Sports Australia, to streamline and manage their impressive national network of volunteers and 70 come-and-try events.

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Disability Sports Australia acknowledges the Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the first inhabitants of the nation and the traditional custodians of the lands where we live, learn and work. We pay our respects to Ancestors and Elders past, present and emerging.