Participation doesn't happen by chance
We create opportunities for people with disability to take part in sport and help sporting organisations across Australia do the same.
Who we are
Disability Sports Australia is a national charity working to make community sport possible for people with disability.
For more than 65 years, we have helped shape disability sport in Australia. Today, we work across all disability and all sport, creating opportunities and strengthening sporting organisations so more people with disability can take part in the way they choose.
We are a founding member of Paralympics Australia and recognised by the Australian Sports Commission.
Register for Bupa Every Body Moves
Bupa Every Body Moves is a national community event series bringing people with and without disability together to connect, get active and discover local opportunities. Register now to find an event near you.
Discover Abilities Unleashed
Abilities Unleashed is a national program that helps children and adults with disability discover new sports, build confidence and connect with local opportunities.
The participation gap
Sport brings people together. It builds friendships, confidence and a sense of belonging. Yet people with disability continue to face barriers that limit their opportunities to take part.
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.
Increasing participation takes more than delivering events. We work across Australian sport to create opportunities today and strengthen the conditions for people with disability to keep participating.
Create opportunities
Creating local opportunities for people with disability to take part in sport in their community.
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.
Help make participation possible.
Every opportunity to participate takes people, resources and partnerships. Your support helps us create opportunities in communities today while strengthening Australian sport for the future.
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
