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Partnership Announcement: Disability Sports Australia and WeFlex
Disability Sports Australia are pleased to advise that we have partnered with WeFlex to provide Australians living with a disability the opportunity to gain support to improve their health & fitness.
Disability Sports Centre for Excellence Announced
Disability Sports Australia are pleased to announce a successful application through the NSW Office of Sport’s Centre of Excellence round one grant fund for a new facility to be built in partnership with Blacktown City Council on the Blacktown International Sports Park site in Western Sydney’s Rooty Hill.
Kieren Perkins OAM to keynote at the Disability Sports Australia National Conference at University of Sunshine Coast
Disability Sports Australia have partnered with Sunshine Coast Council and hosts University of Sunshine Coast to host a three day Sports Symposium. The conference will feature a keynote speech from Australian Sports Commission CEO and dual Olympic gold medallist Kieren Perkins OAM and newly elected member of the International Paralympic Committee and current Chair of the Australian Sporting Alliance for people with a disability (ASAPD) Robyn Smith.
DSA National Conference to be held in the Sunshine Coast in June 2022
Disability Sports Australia are pleased to announce an exciting partnership with Sunshine Coast Council in collaboration to host the first Disability Sports Australia National Conference on Thursday, June 16th at USC Stadium.
Photo courtesy of Visit Sunshine Coast
Disability Sports Australia announces Murray Elbourn as Chief Executive Officer
Disability Sports Australia (DSA) is delighted to announce the appointment of Murray Elbourn as Chief Executive Officer.
Australian Sporting Alliance for People with a Disability
Australian sport will be more inclusive of people with a disability, impairment or limitation thanks to the formation of the Australian Sporting Alliance for people with a disability. This Alliance consists of nine core organisations who have come together to form a key peak agency for sport and physical activity for people with a disability in Australia.
2020 Toyota National Wheelchair AFL Championship postponed due to COVID-19
In response to the evolving COVID-19 situation, Disability Sports Australia (DSA), in close consultation with key stakeholders, has made the extremely difficult decision to postpone the 2020 Toyota National Wheelchair AFL Championship that was due to be held in Hobart, TAS from 2-4 April 2020.
DSA to Host 2020 CPISRA Conference on Physical Activity and Health for People with Cerebral Palsy or Acquired Brain Injury
CPISRA, the Cerebral Palsy Foundation and Disability Sport Australia are thrilled to announce the inaugural CPISRA Conference on Physical Activity and Health for People with Cerebral Palsy or Acquired Brain Injury. This unique and exciting conference will take place at the University of Sydney from the 4th to the 6th December 2020.
NSOD's announce joint working statement on Building a Collective Voice and Collective Vision so everyone with a disability has an opportunity to participate in sport.
Disability Sports Australia (DSA), together with @SportAustralia and all National Sporting Organisations for People with a Disability (NSOD's) are proud to announce this exciting Australian-first joint working statement on Buidling a Collective Voice and Collective Vision so everyone with a disability has an opportunity to participate in sport.
Disability Sports Australia launches Start Up Kidz!
Disability Sports Australia is excited to announce the “Start Up Kidz” multi-adaptive-sports program rolling out in 2020 for children with a physical disability, made possible through support from Sport Australia through a “Move It AUS” grant.
Driving the future of Wheelchair Basketball
With the entire sport of basketball going through a resurgence in Australia, Disability Sport Australia (DSA) and Basketball Australia (BA) are taking the opportunity to build the discipline of Wheelchair Basketball throughout the country.
Disability Sports Australia and NT Government Announce Disability Sports Northern Territory
Disability Sports Australia (DSA) is proud to announce the planned opening of its Northern Territory Branch in late 2019. Thanks to a partnership with, and generous support from, the NT Government, Disability Sports Northern Territory will help Territorians with a physical disability be more active more often!
Disability Sports Australia Announces Structure Change
Disability Sports Australia (DSA) is announcing a change to its structure that will create exciting opportunities for wheelchair rugby in Australia. The change will provide greater development opportunities and growth for athletes, coaches and officials nationwide.