Participation doesn't happen by chance
We build the capability of sport across Australia, so people with disability can take part in their community.
Who We Are
Disability Sports Australia is a national sports organisation focused on increasing participation in sport for people with disability.
Recognised by the Australian Sports Commission and a founding member of Paralympics Australia, we have shaped disability sport in Australia for more than 65 years.
People with disability should be able to choose how and where they participate, whether through disability specific sport, mainstream sport, or both.
We work with sporting organisations, clubs, governments and communities across Australia to strengthen the capability and connections that make participation possible.
Start Your Para Sport Journey
Delivered in partnership with Paralympics Australia, the Bupa Try Para Sports Series introduces people with disability to a range of para sports and helps participants start their journey.
Your $40 connects a person with disability to sport.
Your $40 helps a person with disability try sport in their local community. Last year, 3,309 people took part through Abilities Unleashed.
The numbers tell the story
Participation in sport remains significantly lower for people with disability.
75%
75% of people with disability want to play sport.
14%
Only 14% participate in sport each week
60%
People with disability are 60% less likely to meet national physical activity guidelines.
The gap between wanting to participate and being able to is not accidental. We are closing it.
Create Opportunities
Creating local opportunities so people with disability can try, take part and stay involved in sport.
Build Capability
Supporting clubs, coaches and organisations with the tools and confidence to include people with disability.
Drive Change
Improving how sport works by embedding lived experience, evidence and advocacy to increase participation.
Increase Visibility
Promoting awareness of disability sport and increasing representation so people with disability are seen and valued.
Latest News
- Organisational updates, Press Release
One year on: Disability Sports Australia reflects on first year of 2025–2028 Strategic Plan
- Organisational updates, Press Release
Disability Sports Australia releases Play Well Participation Plan 2026–2029
Our Impact
Each year, thousands of people with disability take part in sport and over one million Australians are reached through our national campaigns.
3,309
People with disability took part in sport through Abilities Unleashed.
50+
Local events connected people with disability to sport in their own communities across the country.
1.19 million
Australians reached through our Changing Lives Through Sport national campaign.
Get Involved with Our Work
Participation doesn’t happen by chance. It requires sustained investment in the systems that make it possible.
Donate
Make a one-off or regular gift to help people with disability access sport in their local community.
Partner with Us
Work with us to create long-term opportunities for people with disability to take part in sport.
Support Us
Give your time, fundraise, or make a philanthropic gift to help people with disability take part in sport.
Find your pathway
Find your pathway into sport whether you’re a player, teacher, allied health professional, sport organisation or community supporter.
Government Partners
Major Partners
National Sport Partners
