About us
Who We Are
Changing Lives Through Sport
Disability Sports Australia (DSA) is a national charity dedicated to increasing grassroots sport participation for people with disability.
In Australia, 4.4 million people — one in six — live with disability, yet only one in four play sport weekly.
High costs, inaccessible facilities and limited programs continue to exclude too many from the physical, social and mental benefits of participation.
For more than 60 years, DSA has been at the forefront of disability sport in Australia.
Born as the birthplace of wheelchair sport alongside our members, we went on to serve as the national peak body for physical disability in sport — governing wheelchair sports, coordinating national competitions, and supporting athletes to represent Australia on the international stage.
In 2013, several organisations merged to form Disability Sports Australia, uniting this proud heritage under one national identity.
We are also a founding member of Paralympics Australia.
What We Do
Today, we work across all levels of sport, from local clubs and schools through to national sporting organisations and councils to build capability, remove barriers, and create inclusive environments where every body can participate, belong and thrive.
We help people understand their options for getting involved in sport, so they can participate in the way that suits them best.
Every year, thousands of people with disability connect to sport in their local community through Abilities Unleashed and Try Para Sport.
Our Disability Sports NT business unit strengthens opportunities across the Northern Territory.
We also equip coaches, volunteers and clubs through resources like Accessibility Champion and Building Inclusive Sport Clubs, providing simple, practical tools to welcome every body.
Through our Sports Incubator program, we provide tailored support to National Sporting Organisations to strengthen accessibility and inclusion, while our Disability Advisory Committee ensures lived experience is central to our work.
Supported by government and our trusted partners, our programs are co-designed with communities to deliver meaningful change.
Through the Changing Lives Through Sport campaign, we raise awareness of the social, health and community benefits of inclusive sport and drive positive social change across Australia.
Our story has always been about creating opportunities. And until every body belongs in sport, our work is not done.
Our Vision, Mission and Purpose
Our Purpose
To build the capability of sport to enable the meaningful participation of people with disability.
Our Mission
To improve opportunities for people with disability to be involved in sport in the way they choose.
Our Vision
Lives and communities changed through the power of sport.
Our History
The Disability Sports Australia Strategic Plan 2025–2028 sets out our goals and direction for the next three years. Our focus is making sure every person with disability can take part in sport in the way that suits them best.
Our Strategy
Our Strategic plan sets out our goals and priorities for the next three years. Our focus is making sure that every person with disability can take part in sport in the way that suits them best.
Our Approach
Our approach sets out the principles that guide how we support people with disability to take part in sport in the way that works best for them.
Our Impact
Our impact shows how thousands of people with disability are active, connected, and included in sport across the country.
Impact Reports
Each year, Disability Sports Australia publishes annual reports to share our activities, achievements, and financial statements.
Our Team
Meet the people leading Disability Sports Australia — our staff and Board of Directors.
Our Partners
We work with partners across the country to make sure people with disability can enjoy and take part in sport.
Our Governance
Disability Sports Australia is governed with transparency and accountability, guided by our Constitution and Board of Directors.