Programs

Abilities Unleashed

Logo for Abilities Unleashed Australia. The design features three stylised human figures in dark and light green shades, each engaging in different activities: one holding a fishing rod, one in a wheelchair holding a ring overhead, and one with swim goggles also holding a ring. Below the figures is a dark green curved banner with the words “Abilities Unleashed” in bold white text, and the word “Australia” underneath in green. The logo visually represents inclusive sport and recreation.

Abilities Unleashed connects people with disability to sport in their local community.

Through free come-and-try events, participants can explore different sports, build confidence and connect with local clubs.

Delivered across Australia in partnership with local providers, each event creates a direct pathway into ongoing participation.

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Participant celebrating with raised arms during an indoor sport session, with participants and volunteers smiling and clapping in the background.
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Logo of the Australian Sports Commission.

Find an Kids event near you

Abilities Unleashed Kids events give children with disability the opportunity to try different sports and connect with local opportunities.

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Child with disability participating in an inclusive sport activity archery indoors, holding equipment and engaging with a coach while other participants take part in the background.
Logo for Abilities Unleashed Australia. The design features three stylised human figures in dark and light green shades, each engaging in different activities: one holding a fishing rod, one in a wheelchair holding a ring overhead, and one with swim goggles also holding a ring. Below the figures is a dark green curved banner with the words “Abilities Unleashed” in bold white text, and the word “Australia” underneath in green. The logo visually represents inclusive sport and recreation.

Find an Adults event near you

Abilities Unleashed events support adults with disability to explore sport and connect with local clubs.

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“Sporting Schools” logo in white script text on white background, with the word “SPORTING” in uppercase above.

Sporting Schools

Schools can now use Sporting Schools funding to support students to attend Abilities Unleashed Kids events.

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Child with disability sitting on the floor during an inclusive sport activity, smiling and raising their hands while supported by an adult, with a coach engaging them using a ball in an indoor sports setting.

Council Partnership Program

We work with local councils to deliver Abilities Unleashed events in communities across Australia through our Partnership Program.

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Man speaking into a microphone while holding notes during a Disability Sports Australia event in an indoor sports hall, with banners reading “Inclusive Activation Zone,” “Abilities Unleashed Kids,” and partner signage including Campaspe Shire Council and Variety visible in the background.
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Our Impact

3,309

Participants engaged in 2025

50

Events delivered in 2025

137

Schools involved in 2025

181

Local sporting organisations engaged nationwide.

 

552

Sport delivery partners supporting program delivery.

11,000

hours of adaptive sport delivered for people with disability

CREATE LASTING IMPACT TOGETHER

Support Abilities Unleashed

Participation doesn’t happen by chance.

Abilities Unleashed is delivered through the support of partners and funders who invest in local opportunities for people with disability.

Your support helps ensure these events remain free in communities across Australia.

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Coach supporting a young person using a wheelchair during an Abilities Unleashed event.