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
Australia’s first purpose-built disability sport centre is now open in Western Sydney — delivered in partnership with Blacktown City Council and funded by the NSW Government.
Our Disability Advisory Committee
People with lived experience of disability shape our programs, strategy and direction — ensuring our work is designed by and for the community it serves.
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.
View our submissions below:
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.
Diversity and Inclusion in Sport Alliance
The Diversity and Inclusion in Sport Alliance (DISA) is a national collective dedicated to breaking down barriers to participation and creating more equitable sporting environments across Australian sport.
Disability Sports Australia is a member of DISA, contributing to shared advocacy, knowledge and resources across diversity, equity and inclusion in sport.