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23.01.2022 Love football but don't know where to play? The Purple Hearts football club in Randwick are looking for players with a disability to join their junior (7-13 years) and seniors (14+) teams in 2021! The program is free, open to any disability type and to boys/girls and men/women. Check out the flyers below for more info: - -... - #getactive #Sport4All #changinglivesthroughsport #disabilitysportsnorthernterritory See more

22.01.2022 Tomorrow, 3 December is International Day of People with Disability (IDPwD)! Check out the list we have complied of sport and recreation activities and programs happening either in your state or virtually that you can get involved in to celebrate the day and raise awareness and acceptance of people with disability. If you know of any events or activities happening near you - let us know: ... https://www.sports.org.au/international-day-of-people-with- - - - #getactive #sport4all #changinglivesthroughsport #disabilitysportsaustralia See more

22.01.2022 Disability Sports Australia wishes you a very Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays! We hope you have a safe and happy festive season with your family and friends. - -... - #disabilitysportsaustralia #changinglivesthroughsport #getactive #sport4all #christmas See more

22.01.2022 Welcome on board James!! Visit the Disability Sports NT website for the full article: https://www.sportsnt.org.au//disability-sports-northern-te - -... - #getactive #sport4all #changinglivesthroughsport #disabilitysportsaustralia #disabilitysportsnorthernterritory See more

22.01.2022 POSITIONS AVAILABLE AT BASKETBALL AUSTRALIA | Basketball Australia have some exciting opportunities available for the U25 Women's Wheelchair Basketball team, including Head Coach and volunteer team support roles. More information about these positions and how to apply can be found here: https://australia.basketball/about-basketball-a/employment/ ... - - - #changinglivesthroughsport #getactive #disabilitysportsaustralia #sport4all See more

21.01.2022 Today would have marked the opening of the CPISRA International Conference of Physical Activity and Health for People with Cerebral Palsy and Acquired Brain Injury, which was unfortunately postponed due to COVID-19...But don't worry... The conference will be back in December 2021 and we are excited to announce it is GOING VIRTUAL! We hope that by going virtual, more people around the world will have access to the conference and will be able to interact with each other. Click ...the link to the website below for the full announcement! https://www.cpisraconference.com//2021-cpisra-internationa - - - CPISRA - Cerebral Palsy International Sports and Recreation Association Cerebral Palsy Foundation Cerebral Palsy Alliance See more

20.01.2022 Check out this eye-opening article about women’s participation rates in sports, and the programs available such as wheelchair aussie rules that encourage more woman of all abilities to get involved. One of our NSW members, Wheelchair Sports NSW run come n try sport days specifically for women to try out wheelchair sports. Contact them to find out more! https://www.abc.net.au//what-its-like-for-women-p/12903538... - - - #getactive #sport4all #changinglivesthroughsport #disabilitysportsaustralia

18.01.2022 It's great to see awareness about amputees being highlighted in the last couple of weeks - from National Amputee Awareness Week on 4 - 11 October each year which celebrates Australians living with limb loss, to this awesome challenge by the START foundation that aims to highlight the benefits sport has on the lives of amputees! To learn more about the Legs 11 Challenge see the post below, or visit the website: https://www.startfoundation.org.au/events/2020/10/21/legs-11

16.01.2022 Throwback to the wheelchair basketball competition that was put on last Thursday by one of our members, Rebound WA to celebrate IDPwD. Various corporate organisations and politicians battle it out in some friendly competition, while also getting the chance to experience the skill and coordination required to participate in an adaptive sport. See the action below! - - - #getactive #Sport4All #changinglivesthroughsport #disabilitysportsnorthernterritory #IDPWD2020

14.01.2022 To celebrate IDPwD, Sydney Olympic Park Authority have developed a series of Access and Inclusion Videos about Sydney Olympic Park. Check them out below and look out for DSA's CEO, Murray Elbourn! https://vimeo.com/483474272/ad529aefb6 https://vimeo.com/484211597/5a01e48517... https://vimeo.com/483848284/d76325eaf7 https://vimeo.com/483473675/5c5b231bbd - - - #getactive #sport4all #changinglivesthroughsport #disabilitysportsaustralia #IDPWD2020

13.01.2022 Twenty years ago on this day the flame was lit marking the opening of the 2000 Summer Paralympic Games in Sydney. These Paralympics marked the biggest single sporting event for people with a disability on Australian soil, and also the first year that Wheelchair Rugby was an official part of the Paralympic program! Head to www.sports.org.au to learn more about sport for people with a disability. - -... - #getactive #sport4all #changinglivesthroughsport #disabilitysportsaustralia See more

12.01.2022 We are so proud of our youth ambassador, Emily Prior for her film Rocky & Me making it as a finalist in the Japan Prize 2020! Rocky & Me follows the story of Stella, a girl living with Cerebral Palsy who gets her first wheelchair. To learn more about the Prize visit: https://www.nhk.or.jp/jp-prize/english/index.html Goodluck Em!... - - - #getactive #sport4all #changinglivesthroughsport #disabilitysportsaustralia See more

12.01.2022 TENPIN BOWLING | SNAPSHOT Tenpin Bowling Australia are trialing a new 'learn to bowl' program for people of all abilities! Starting in November there will be 4 - 8 sessions available at applicable centres around the country. Visit bowlabilities.com.au for more info or to register! Photo Credit: Tenpin Bowling Australia @bowlabilities -... - - #getactive #sport4all #changinglivesthroughsport #disabilitysportsaustralia #tenpinbowlingaus #bowlabilities See more

12.01.2022 MEDIA RELEASE | AUSTRALIAN SPORTING ALLIANCE WORKING TOGETHER TOWARDS A MORE INCLUSIVE FUTURE The Australian Sporting Alliance for People with a Disability (ASAPD) acknowledges IDPwD and supports its aim to promote greater understanding of disability issues and mobilise support for the dignity, rights and well-being of those with a disability, impairment or limitation. ASAPD brings together Australia’s nine National Sporting Organisations for people with a disability, includi...ng Disability Sports Australia, all of whom share a common purpose to improve the lives of Australians living with a disability using sport as the medium. https://www.sports.org.au//new-australian-sporting-allianc - - - - #getactive #changinglivesthroughsport #Sport4All #DisabilitySportsAustralia #IDPwD2020

11.01.2022 On behalf of the Board, Staff and Members of Disability Sports Australia - to all service men and women, past and present, we will forever remember your service. #LestWeForget - - - -... Photo credit to Fraizer Dunleavy on Unsplash See more

11.01.2022 Together with our conference partners CPISRA - Cerebral Palsy International Sports and Recreation Association Cerebral Palsy Foundation and Cerebral Palsy Alliance we are excited to announce that ABSTRACT SUBMISSIONS for the 2021 CPISRA Virtual Conference are now open! The Conference focus is Physical activity for health of people with cerebral palsy or acquired brain injury. Head to the conference website to learn more! www.cpisraconference.com/call-for-abstracts -... - - #2021cpisraconference See more

11.01.2022 Happy New Year from the team at Disability Sports Australia. We can't wait for events and programs to run again next year and ensure more Australians with a disability are more active more often. Bring on 2021!... - - - #disabilitysportsaustralia #changinglivesthroughsport #getactive #sport4all #2021 See more

08.01.2022 DSA's CEO, Murray Elbourn featured as a guest speaker on the Inclusive Sports webinar yesterday as part of the Employment Life Skills & Leisure Expo, to discuss all things inclusive and adaptive sports. Head to our website to check it out! https://www.sports.org.au//dsa-ceo-as-guest-speaker-on-inc - -... - #sport4all #getactive #changinglivesthroughsport #disabilitysportsaustralia See more

07.01.2022 Want to hear the latest in sporting news, events and programs from Disability Sports Australia and our members and branches? Sign up to our newsletter today! www.sports.org.au/newsletter - -... - #getactive #sport4all #changinglivesthroughsport #disabilitysportsaustralia See more

06.01.2022 To all our Western Australian friends - our awesome WA member Rebound WA is running a Wheelchair Rugby challenge this Sunday 22nd Nov, check out their post below for more information! - - - #getactive #Sport4All #changinglivesthroughsport #disabilitysportsaustralia

06.01.2022 Looking to try a new sport that is open to anyone, easy to play and lots of fun? Wheelchair Sports NSW are hosting a Wheelchair Aussie Rules Come N Try event next Saturday in Newcastle, don't miss it! - - - #sport4all #getactive #changinglivesthroughsport #disabilitysportsaustralia

06.01.2022 Congratulations to CJ for winning the Northern Territory Lord Mayoral Awards on IDPwD yesterday for his contribution to raising awareness and advocacy for people with a disability! CJ's award topped a full day of activities in Darwin to celebrate IDPwD. Make sure you check out Disability Sports Northern Territory Facebook page for more updates. - -... - #getactive #Sport4All #changinglivesthroughsport #disabilitysportsaustralia #IDPWD2020 #disabilitysportsnorthernterritory See more

03.01.2022 Our member organisation, Sporting Wheelies and Disabled Association - Mackay group are dancing their way into the festive season! Check out the below video "Strictly Wheelchair" from their 2020 concert: https://fb.watch/2iu57a7Ku8/ - -... - #getactive #Sport4All #changinglivesthroughsport #disabilitysportsaustralia See more

01.01.2022 Missing your tennis fix? One of our awesome NSW members, Cerebral Palsy Sporting & Recreation Association are running a Come and Try wheelchair and standing tennis day on the 15th November! Check out their website for more information and to register: https://www.cpsara.org.au/events/cpsara-tennis-come-try-day - -... - #getactive #sport4all #changinglivesthroughsport #disabilitysportsaustralia See more