News archive
Ambassadors for International Day of People with Disability 2023
Monday 09/10/2023
The Albanese Labor Government is today naming 11 official Ambassadors for this year’s International Day of People with Disability (IDPwD), highlightin
New River walk in Millgrove
Wednesday 04/10/2023
Residents and visitors alike can enjoy great views of the Birrarung (Yarra River) and nature in Millgrove, thanks to the new river walk on River Road.
3-2-1 by emotion21 - - Melbourne Fringe Festival Performance
Monday 02/10/2023
Conceived and crafted by three creators with Down syndrome, '3-2-1' uses dance to explore the intertwined themes of capability, challenge, and enhance
This Girl Can Week returns from October 9th to 15th, 2023
Wednesday 27/09/2023
Inspiring women to get active – however, wherever and whenever they choose, without being judged.
Featuring a stack of fun, free (or low-cost) acti
How The OG Armless Archer Inspired An Aussie To Chase Magic
Monday 25/09/2023
A few weeks before Christopher Davis became Australia’s first Para-archery World Champion recently, his son-in-law Jarrad sketched and tattooed an ill
Amputee Milly Pickles completes 'world's steepest race'
Friday 22/09/2023
"As an amputee, you avoid hills, you avoid rocks," says Milly Pickles. "Because you can't feel your foot and you don't know what's going to happen."
The Ricky Stuart Foundation and Rapha Australia Pedal for Purpose - Virtual Event
Monday 18/09/2023
This October, the Ricky Stuart Foundation is teaming up with Rapha Australia to Pedal for Purpose. We’re challenging our community to get behind this
Sailability brings smiles and a sense of freedom on the water for people with disabilities
Monday 18/09/2023
Jason East sits behind the steering wheel of a pontoon boat with nothing but the gentle breeze off the water and the passing sailboats to distract him
StepUP! for Down syndrome 2023
Monday 11/09/2023
StepUP! for Down syndrome is held during Down syndrome Awareness Month every October.
It's a time for families, friends and our supporters to come
Variety Heart Scholarships
Friday 08/09/2023
Variety Heart Scholarships exist to support Victorian children with a demonstrated talent who are living with disability, illness or experiencing, Margin medium
Nominations extended for the 2023 Victorian Disability Sport and Recreation Awards!
Tuesday 22/08/2023
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
Wednesday 16/08/2023
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
Tuesday 15/08/2023
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
Monday 07/08/2023
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
Tuesday 01/08/2023
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
Monday 24/07/2023
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
Wednesday 12/07/2023
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
Monday 10/07/2023
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
Thursday 06/07/2023
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.
Monday 03/07/2023
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
Monday 03/07/2023
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
Wednesday 28/06/2023
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
Tuesday 27/06/2023
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
Monday 26/06/2023
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