2023 News Archive

Nominations extended for the 2023 Victorian Disability Sport and Recreation Awards!

The annual Victorian Disability Sport and Recreation Awards recognise the accomplishments of people with disability; those who support them and the in

Sport Access Foundation Grants

  Applications close soon! 2023 Sport Access Foundation Grants are available over four categories for young Australians with a disability a

3-2-1 Performance - 3 advocates, 2 acts, 1 compelling journey; dance & Down syndrome intertwined

Conceived and crafted by three creators with Down syndrome, '3-2-1' uses dance to explore the intertwined themes of capability, challenge, and enhance

WA launches Mini Golf Championship for everyone

The inaugural Mini Golf Championship of WA in October-November is shaping up to be Golf WA's most fun, most accessible and most inclusive tournament t

Hidden Disabilities Sunflower program

Making the invisible visible Living with a hidden disability or condition can make daily life extremely difficult. But for others, it can be hard t

Access Hub: helping you connect

Helping you connect Information and services you can use to make a phone call and connect online. Access Hub is a website with information for p

Getting Physical at Run Happy Event

Around 40 people of all ages and abilities were treated by Reclink and Brooks Running, at the Run Happy Wellbeing workshop, which went ahead on the mo

Accessible recreation in and around the Yarra Ranges

The Yarra Ranges Council recognises that inclusion of people with a disability in all aspects of community life is a human right that also brings

Inclusive Clubs Workshop – Bendigo

Would your club like to encourage people with a disability to get involved with your sport? Do you need some advice regarding where to start? Look no

Ayden Shaw is announced as General Manager for Disability Sports Australia.

Disability Sports Australia is delighted to announce the promotion of Ayden Shaw as General Manager. The restructure comes ahead of DSA's new strateg

Adaptive snowsports guide and equipment

Adaptive snowsports guide Adaptive snowsports guides who have been trained by Disabled Wintersport Australia (DWA) are provided to members on all m

Free short course: Down Syndrome: The Essentials

Developed by Down Syndrome Australia, this course is designed to empower healthcare professionals and is also suitable for families, support workers,

Paralympian using wheelchair sport to break down barriers

A new program on the state's north coast is using sport to break down the barriers that prevent people who live with disabilities from joining the wor

Paralympics Australia secures University of Queensland partnership

Paralympics Australia has announced a new partnership with the University of Queensland as Brisbane looks to become the hub for Para sport in the lead

Growing Victoria’s Changing Places network

Victoria’s network of fully accessible Changing Places toilets is growing. The Victorian Government has announced $2.3 million in funding for 13 new C

Australia's first purpose built office for the Deaf community in Melbourne.

Features of the office include wide hallways and meeting rooms specifically designed to overcome communication barriers. Light switches on the outs

Australian Team Wins Nine Medals At Virtus Global Games

The Australian team has won nine medals, including three gold, at the 2023 Virtus Global Games in France. The Virtus Global Games are the

No mountain too high: Paul conquers Australia's tallest peak.

Since losing his sight, Paul has faced challenges head on and believes that anything is possible. When life handed this Melbourne man an unimaginab

Mobility Equipment Hire

Travellers Aid provides a wide range of hire mobility equipment, conveniently available from our service sites at Southern Cross and Flinders Street S

Giant quests for gold in Berlin and AAA Play Ambassador ready to make her mark!

Special Olympics World Games 2023 will take place from the 17th -25th June in Berlin.  It will see 7,000 athletes representing 190 delega

Australia's tennis world champions heading to the Virtus Global Games in France

The Global Games 2023 are taking place in Vichy, France from June 4th - 10th.  This is a "global sporting event, with 14 world championships h

Getting the right help for you and the person you’re caring for

The needs of people living with a disability are diverse and unique. Getting the right help can mean an improved quality of life for you and the perso

Accessibility of Touchscreen Technology

Blind Citizens Australia (BCA) knows that touchscreen technology compromises the independence of people who are blind or vision impaired in many areas

Global Accessibility Awareness Day!

Thursday, May 18, 2023, marked the 12th Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD). The purpose of GAAD is to get everyone talking, thinking and learni