Advocacy
Disability Sports Australia is committed to working with governments, partners, and the sports sector to ensure that every person with disability has a place in sport
Blacktown Disability Sports Centre
Opening mid-2025, the Blacktown Disability Sports Centre will set a new standard for disability sport.
Our Disability Advisory Committee
Our Disability Advisory Committee ensures lived experience guides our direction.
Government Advocacy
Disability Sports Australia advocates to all levels of government to improve access to sport for people with disability.
We actively raise awareness of the barriers to participation, making submissions, engaging with policymakers, and collaborating with key partners to drive change and ensure everyone has the opportunity to participate in sport.
Our Disability Advisory Committee
This advisory committee ensures that Disability Sports Australia’s work includes people with disability is by and for people with disability.
Disability Sports Australia has established a Disability Advisory Committee to ensure that our work and the advocacy we undertake genuinely reflect the needs of the community. The committee provides valuable insights and guidance, ensuring that the perspectives of people with disability are central to the decisions we make.
Community Consultation
Disability Sports Australia conducts community consultations to better understand the barriers to participation in sport for people with disability.
Through surveys and direct engagement, we gather valuable insights from the community to ensure our initiatives reflect their needs. We actively use this feedback to drive positive social change and improve access to sport, ensuring everyone has the opportunity to participate