Participation doesn't happen by chance
We build the capability of sport across Australia so people with disability can take part in grassroots sport.
Who We Are
Disability Sports Australia is a national sports organisation focused on grassroots 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 60 years.
Participation requires clubs that are ready, coaches who are confident, and systems that work.
We partner with sporting organisations, clubs and governments across Australia to build capability so people with disability can take part in every community.
Each year, thousands of people with disability take part in sport through our initiatives, and we reach more than one million Australians through national campaigns.
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.
Changing Lives Through Sport
Changing Lives Through Sport was Australia’s first national grassroots disability sport awareness campaign, reaching 1.19 million Australians and promoting awareness of disability sport nationwide.
The numbers tell the story
1 in 5
1 in 5 Australians live with disability, yet many are left on the sidelines.
Only 25% of people with disability take part in sport or physical activity once a week.
People with disability are 60% less likely to meet national physical activity guidelines.
We make participation in grassroots sport possible by creating opportunities, building capability, driving change and increasing visibility.
Create Opportunities
Connecting people with disability to sport in their local community.
Build Capability
Supporting clubs, coaches and organisations with the tools and confidence to include people with disability.
Drive Change
Working across government, sport and lived experience to remove barriers to grassroots participation.
Increase Visibility
Promoting awareness of disability sport and increasing the representation of people with disability in sport.
The Impact We're Creating
Each year, we create opportunities across Australia — connecting thousands of people with disability to sport and reaching more than one million Australians through national campaigns.
3,338
People with disability took part in sport through Abilities Unleashed.
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
There are many ways to get involved — from playing and volunteering to partnering or donating.
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 across Australia.
Support Us
Give your time, fundraise, or make a philanthropic gift to help people with disability experience the power of sport.
Find your pathway
Find your pathway into sport — whether you’re a player, teacher, allied health professional, sport organisation or community supporter.
News and Media
Latest news, stories and updates from Disability Sports Australia.
- Press Release
Variety Abilities Unleashed Kids named finalist at the Victorian Sport Awards
- Press Release
As Australia Looks to Brisbane 2032, Bupa Try Para Sport Series Opens Pathway for Future Paralympians
- Press Release
Disability Sports Australia to Chair Global Session on Community Sport and Inclusion at Zero Project Conference
Government Partners
Major Partners
National Sport Partners
Community Partners
Preferred Suppliers
