Changing Lives Through Sport
Disability Sports Australia’s new disability sport storytelling campaign, launching November 2025.
The Challenge
Too many Australian’s with disability are still left out of sport- missing out on health confidence and connection.
1 in 5
1 in 5 Australians live with disability, yet many are left on the sidelines — missing out on health, confidence, and connection.
Only 25% of Australians 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 compared to people without disability.
The Campaign
Changing Lives Through Sport is Australia’s first grassroots disability sport storytelling campaign.
It shines a light on the gap in participation and celebrates the role of inclusive sport in building confidence, connection and community.
This November we’re releasing three short stories that show how sport has transformed lives, alongside a national call-out inviting people with disability, their friends, families and the sporting community to share their own stories.
Sport has the power to change lives, this campaign shows how.
The Stories
James
Through Special Olympics, James found routine, confidence and a sense of belonging. Training, competing and making friends matter as much as medals.
Harriet
After acquiring a disability, Harriet discovered wheelchair basketball through her physio. What began as therapy grew into confidence, friendship and a pathway to the National League.
Rae Anderson PLY
A chance encounter at school led Rae from grassroots sport to becoming a Paralympian and Para Matilda. She now mentors young athletes and helps shape programs for people with disability.
Where the Stories Will Be Seen
Partner with Us
Show your organisation’s commitment to disability sport by supporting Changing Lives Through Sport. A limited number of exclusive partnership opportunities are available:
Naming Rights Partner
Lead the campaign with exclusive naming rights and visibility across all activity
Story Presenting Partner
Present one of the three campaign stories — with very limited availability — gaining visibility across video, social and media promotion.
Storytelling Platform Partner
Gain exclusive recognition on the digital storytelling platform where people with disability, their families and the sporting community share their own stories.
Campaign Supporter
Join as a recognised supporter of Australia’s first grassroots disability sport storytelling campaign and demonstrate your organisation’s commitment to inclusion.
Presenting Partners
