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25.01.2022 Don't forget to complete your Athlete or Volunteer Annual Engagement Survey. Surveys close 30 November and are a great opportunity to have your say!

25.01.2022 Thank you to Kim for sharing photos from the first Table Tennis training session . We love seeing our athletes back doing what they love (with additional hygiene methods of course!). We can't wait to see more photos as our other sports return. to return soon!

25.01.2022 Bowling is fun in your spare time Thank you to Coach Mark for sending photos from the Aspley 10 Pin Bowling training session.

24.01.2022 Bocce has returned! Watch the video from their training session below where our athletes share what they love about Bocce.

23.01.2022 We are excited to announce a unique opportunity for SO Athletes to experience a private virtual tour of the Sydney Opera House! Through a partnership with Etihad Airways, 180 lucky registered athletes will be able to book this experience in celebration of International Day of People with a Disability Check your emails from SoA in the coming days for information on how to apply. Who's excited?

23.01.2022 Happy International Day of People with Disabilities We would love to know about our Facebook community. Use the "like"/reaction buttons below if you are: Athlete - "Like" Parent/Carer - "Care"... Supporter - "Love" Other - "Wow" Also don't forget it's double donation day through Special Olympics Australia. For today only, all donations will be doubled. You can donate using the link below: https://www.facebook.com/SpecialOlympicsAustralia

22.01.2022 Stay tuned for an exciting initiative from SoA..

21.01.2022 Well done to Eliza Marshall! Eliza did a 10.8km walk, ride and hand cycle for the LETR Virtual Torch Run. Comment below if you also participated today.

19.01.2022 Happy Wednesday everyone! I hope you are all enjoying being back at training or preparing for your return. I'm excited to announce a little initiative we are running over the next few weeks where we feature each of your Brisbane Committee members in some short clips so you get to know them better. Watch the first video below from our Chair, Vicki Godfrey, where she talks about the return to sport, how she's kept active during COVID and things that inspire her. Don't miss the guest appearance by Birdie .

19.01.2022 Don't miss the National Youth Disability Summit this month. You can register to attend this free online event in the post below.

18.01.2022 COVID-19 Update If you or your family members have visited any of the places advertised by Qld Dept. of Health (link below) or live in Logan, South Brisbane or Springfield and are feeling unwell you should stay home and immediately get tested. Another reminder that if you feel unwell you MUST STAY AT HOME and not go to training sessions.... Let's look after our fellow athletes and community . Please take care and stay safe. https://www.qld.gov.au//cor/current-status/contact-tracing

17.01.2022 Who's joining us for the first ever Global Virtual Torch Run? Will you , or ?

16.01.2022 We’re excited to announce that our national partner, IGA will be running their Community Chest promotion again this year. IGA has been inclusion partners with Special Olympics for 28 years and funds raised help ensure that everyone in the community can enjoy sports and physical activity. You’ll see Special Olympics posters in IGA stores during July. Whilst in-store, look for products displaying the IGA Community Chest logo. When you purchase a product with the IGA Community Chest logo printed on the label a percentage is credited to that store’s IGA Community Chest account (some exclusions apply). #ChooseToInclude #InclusionMatters

16.01.2022 As you would have seen on the news today, Greater Brisbane will enter a 3 day lockdown commencing 6pm tonight (more details in the link below). These conditions will include no organised physical activity. Please take care and stay safe everyone https://www.facebook.com/QLDHealth/posts/3662228460551876

15.01.2022 The Brisbane Sports Coordinator, Dan Dougherty, is excited about making a guest appearance on public radio tomorrow during the entertaining MarkAbility show about inclusion in sport and athletes of all abilities. They will focus this chat on Special Olympics. Tune-in if you are able, which you can use any of the following methods: Friday July 17, 11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. (Brisbane time) Radio in Brisbane/Ipswich: 1197 AM ... Online: https://phoenixradio.usq.edu.au/phoenix-radio/ https://tunein.com/radio/Phoenix-Radio-Online-s149127/ https://www.facebook.com/phoenixweb See more

15.01.2022 Wishing all of our athletes, coaches, coordinators, volunteers, supporters, families, and friends a safe and relaxing holiday season. Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

15.01.2022 It was great to see the return of Basketball at Mitchelton last week. Check out the photos from the first training session below .

14.01.2022 Who's ready for the 2nd Annual Virtual Torch Run for QLD? Join in and raise awareness and funds for the Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics Qld by doing ANY form of exercise during the month of November. You can whatever gets you moving! As this is a virtual event, you can do it wherever you are and whenever you want. You can do it in one day or spread it throughout the month of November. Don't forget to post your progress on the LETR QLD and SO... Brisbane Facebook pages. Let's see if we can cover the most KMs in QLD! Sign up through the link below to participate.

14.01.2022 A new member to our Club Committee, Bismillah works as our Projects Officer. The Project Officer is a varied role and Bismillah has been assisting with a range of intitives from funraising to organising the club introcuduction videos we have released. Watch Bismillah's video where he shares his story about growing up in Afghanistan and love of soccer. Welcome to the team, Bismillah!

13.01.2022 As we approach International Day of People with Disability, we’re celebrating our corporate partnerships which help us celebrate inclusion. Today we celebrate our principle partner - NAB. See the link below for their commitment to Special Olympics.

13.01.2022 Raffle winner announced! Congratulations to Nidhi Chakma who is the lucky winner of our Maroons Jersey raffle! Thank you to everyone who purchased tickets in our fundraiser. We appreciate your continued support.

13.01.2022 Only 5 sleeps to go until the Global Virtual Torch Run! Comment below if you'll be joining us on Sunday. Don't forget to send a photo with your LETR torch. See you there

12.01.2022 After numerous attempts and postponements, a committee-run Coaches Workshop was held in early August. There was a fantastic turnout of coaches from 7 different sports, as well as members from SOB, SOQ and SOA. The event included lively discussions, team building and renewed enthusiasm for the return to sport and beyond. Thank you coaches for making Special Olympics possible!

12.01.2022 Athletes and Volunteers: Have Your Say The SoA annual survey is open and we want to know how you feel about Special Olympics. Start the survey: Athletes: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/6PMMSZM... Volunteers: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/G2KGVJQ 1 You do not have to answer every question. 2 Anyone can help you with the questions. 3 Everything you tell us will be kept private. 4 There are no right or wrong answers. Surveys close November 2020

12.01.2022 Register now if you are interested in trying Cricket or share this offer with your friends

11.01.2022 You can help us provide sporting opportunities for people with intellectual disabilities by buying tickets in the Play For Purpose raffle. Tickets are just $10, with a guaranteed minimum of $5 directly supporting Special Olympics! https://playforpurpose.com.au/special-olympics-australia

11.01.2022 A fun and successful COVID-safe Cricket Day was held last Sunday. The Athletes that attended were thrilled to have a opportunity to be together and ‘play’ the Match Training Test, a modified day to be sure but still the closest thing to a ‘normal’ Cricket day that they have been able to enjoy since Feb. They enjoyed a BBQ lunch (thank you Jamie White for organising both the use of Sandgate Cricket Club for the venue and the BBQ). Also a big thank you to Roy for being the Mas...ter Chef), lucky dips, raffle and other activities. As it was Katrina's last event as Coordinator she was (finally) convinced by Coaches, Steve Beckinsale & Jamie White, to have a go A fun way to end a year with more challenges than usual.

11.01.2022 Not even the heavy rain could dampen the spirits of the Special Olympics Brisbane Golf team as they played in the Golf Programs Australia Inc. Golf Classic at Nambour Golf Course The Falcon's own Dylan Price was awarded the runner-up and all athletes enjoyed a sausage sizzle, golf, coffee, chicken burgers, fish n chips, fun music and a picnic blanket. What a fantastic send off into the Summer Break!

10.01.2022 'MAROONS JERSEY RAFFLE' An absolute winner of a game last night for Queensland! No better time to support the Maroons by entering our SOB raffle for your chance to win a signed jersey. Click on the link below to help our Special Olympics Athletes! https://www.rafflelink.com.au/sob-maroons-raffle

10.01.2022 Less than 1 year to go until the 2021 Junior National Games in Launceston! Click on the link below to find out more information https://www.specialolympics.com.au/juniorgames2021/about

09.01.2022 Tune in to Totally Wild this Sunday at 11:30am on Channel 10 Shake to see our Table Tennis athletes in action! Check out the behind the scenes photos below of athletes Charlie Hadwen and Stuart Gorton with Totally Wild Presenter Jesse Baird. If you miss the episode you can watch it later on the Totally Wild Youtube channel here: https://youtu.be/QPv3T2rhyMQ.

08.01.2022 Happy Father's Day to all our wonderful fathers! Thank you for supporting us through the highs, the lows and the moments in between!

06.01.2022 Goodbye and thank you to our wonderful team coordinators Katrina Streeting (Cricket) and Katarina Norris (Football) who are retiring from their roles this year. Thank you for the energy, passion and dedication you brought to your roles and programs. You will both be missed. Also a big welcome to Rebecca Budd who has generously accepted to serve as Coordinator of the football program. We look forward to having you on the team!

05.01.2022 Get in quick! There's still time to submit your nomination for the Special Olympics Australia National Awards. The National Awards Program is an exciting opportunity to celebrate our dedicated athletes and volunteers. Categories include: ... Athlete of the Year Young Athlete of the Year (16 - 26 years old) Coach of the Year Young Coach of the Year (16 - 26 years old) Volunteer of the Year Young Volunteer of the Year (16 - 26 years old) Community Hero You can submit your nomination by 30 September through the link below. https://www.specialolympics.com.au/awards

05.01.2022 We are looking for volunteers! There are multiple roles available across many different sports. To find out more about the roles and to apply, click on the link below. https://www.volunteer.com.au/volunteering

04.01.2022 Tune in to Totally Wild today at 11:30am on Channel 10 Shake to see our Gymnastics athletes in action! If you miss the episode you can watch it later on the Totally Wild Youtube channel here: https://youtu.be/QPv3T2rhyMQ.

02.01.2022 Don't miss Brisbane Sports Coordinator, Dan Dougherty's guest appearance on public radio today during the entertaining MarkAbility show about inclusion in sport and athletes of all abilities. They will focus this chat on Special Olympics. Tune-in if you are able, which you can use any of the following methods: Today 11:00am - 12:00pm (Brisbane time) Radio in Brisbane/Ipswich: 1197 AM... Online: https://phoenixradio.usq.edu.au/phoenix-radio/ https://tunein.com/radio/Phoenix-Radio-Online-s149127/ https://www.facebook.com/phoenixweb See more

01.01.2022 RAFFLE: STATE OF ORIGIN 1992 SIGNED JERSEY Don't miss out on your chance to win this one of a kind, signed Maroons jersey from the 1992 series. Special Olympics Brisbane will be opening this online raffle on MONDAY the 28th of SEP! ... Watch this space for a link to enter!

01.01.2022 Don't forget to purchase your tickets to support Special Olympics and be in the running for some great prizes

01.01.2022 Thank you to all our wonderful partners NAB, IGA, Gallagher, Melbourne Cricket Ground, Law Enforcement Torch Run, Grant Thornton and Kennards for your ongoing support and generosity! You can find out more about each of our partners on the Special Olympics Australia Facebook page.

01.01.2022 Our raffle is now OPEN! Click the link below to enter in the SOB raffle! Help support Special Olympics Brisbane and be in the draw for a chance to win a signed Maroons jersey from the 1992 series. https://www.rafflelink.com.au/sob-maroons-raffle