Play Well Participation Plan 2026–2029
For more than 60 years, Disability Sports Australia and its predecessors have worked alongside member organisations to support disability sport participation across Australia.
This plan outlines how we will work together to strengthen participation in grassroots sport for people with disability from 2026 to 2029.
About This Plan
Disability Sports Australia is not a single-sport organisation.
We represent a diverse network of member organisations across many sports and roles, united by a shared focus on disability sport at the grassroots level.
This plan has been developed through ongoing consultation with our members, reflecting the diversity of roles, sports and approaches across our membership.
This plan aligns with the Australian Sports Commission’s Play Well Participation Strategy.
Our Five Priority Areas
From 2026 to 2029, Disability Sports Australia and its members will focus on five priority areas:
Every Body in Sport, for Life
Delivering participation programs and products that support lifelong involvement in sport and improve awareness of accessible local sport options for people with disability.
Enabling Connection
Collaborating across the sport sector to strengthen relationships, clarify roles, and improve participation outcomes for people with disability.
Building Capability Together
Supporting sporting organisations to design and deliver inclusive strategies and initiatives that remove barriers and create more opportunities for people with disability.
Sharing Stories that Matter
Sharing authentic stories that promote awareness of disability sport and highlight its social value and contribution to communities.
Building the Evidence Base
Establishing consistent participation data collection and analysis to guide decision-making and support system-wide improvement.
Developed with Our Members
