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CEO Update – September 2026

Disability Sports Australia graphic for the September 2026 CEO Update, featuring the DSA logo on a dark green background.

There are months where a number of things seem to come together. September felt like one of those. It also reinforced just how challenging some of the work in front of us is. There is a lot changing in how we think about access and participation for people with disability in Australia, with greater emphasis […]

Community Football and Inclusion Unite at the Inaugural Callaghan Cup

Graphic with a dark green background featuring the University of Newcastle FC logo, the Callaghan Cup logo, and the Disability Sports Australia logo across the top. Beneath the logos, white text reads: "University of Newcastle FC to host inaugural Callaghan Cup in support of Disability Sports Australia."

By Disability Sports Australia Media Team University of Newcastle FC to host community football showcase in support of Disability Sports Australia  University of Newcastle FC will host the inaugural Callaghan Cup on Saturday 1 August 2026 at Ray Watt Oval, raising funds to help Disability Sports Australia create more opportunities for people with disability to […]

Disability Sports Australia and Bupa launch Every Body Moves to help more Australians connect through sport

A promotional graphic on a dark green background featuring the Disability Sports Australia and Bupa logos. Below the logos, white text reads: “Bupa Every Body Moves launches across Australia, helping people with and without disability get active together.” The graphic announces the national launch of Every Body Moves, a free community initiative connecting people with and without disability through sport, recreation and physical activity.

By Disability Sports Australia Media Team Disability Sports Australia and Bupa have launched Every Body Moves, a new national community participation series bringing people with and without disability together to connect, belong and get active through sport.  Developed by Disability Sports Australia and presented by Bupa through its Healthy Cities initiative, the series is also supported […]

Disability Sports Australia and Australian Melanoma Research Foundation to host inaugural Charity Golf Day at Kingston Heath

A dark green promotional graphic featuring the Australian Melanoma Research Foundation and Disability Sports Australia logos centred at the top. Below the logos, white text reads: "Disability Sports Australia and Australian Melanoma Research Foundation to host inaugural Charity Golf Day at Kingston Heath." The clean, minimalist design highlights the partnership and announces the inaugural fundraising golf event at Kingston Heath Golf Club.

By Disability Sports Australia Media Team Disability Sports Australia (DSA) and the Australian Melanoma Research Foundation (AMRF) will host their inaugural Charity Golf Day at Kingston Heath Golf Club, bringing together leaders across sport, business and community to support two areas where access to sport directly impacts health, wellbeing and participation. Set at one of […]

Disability Sports Australia acknowledges continued Play Well investment from the Australian Sports Commission

Cover graphic for a Disability Sports Australia media release featuring the Disability Sports Australia logo on a dark green background with the headline: "Disability Sports Australia acknowledges continued Play Well investment from the Australian Sports Commission."

By Disability Sports Australia Media Team Disability Sports Australia (DSA) has acknowledged continued investment from the Australian Sports Commission (ASC) through the Play Well Strategy following the first full implementation of the Play Well Investment Framework. Under the 2026–27 Play Well investment outcomes, Disability Sports Australia’s allocation will reduce from $217,000 to $135,000. The ASC […]

CEO Update – May 2026

By Disability Sports Australia Media Team May marked a significant milestone for Disability Sports Australia. Following the support of members at our Extraordinary General Meeting, we adopted a new Constitution that modernises our governance and better reflects our history, membership and role. For more than 65 years, Disability Sports Australia and our members have helped […]

One year on: Disability Sports Australia reflects on first year of 2025–2028 Strategic Plan

Cover graphic for Disability Sports Australia’s Strategic Plan 2025–2028 Year One Reflection, featuring a smiling child playing badminton indoors with the Disability Sports Australia logo and white text on a blue background.

By Disability Sports Australia Media Team One year ago, Disability Sports Australia (DSA) launched its 2025–2028 Strategic Plan. The strategy set a clear direction for the organisation’s work across grassroots participation, capability building and improving how sport works for people with disability. Over the past twelve months, Disability Sports Australia launched Australia’s first national grassroots […]

Disability Sports Australia releases Play Well Participation Plan 2026–2029

Disability Sports Australia Play Well Participation Plan 2026 to 2029 document cover featuring the DSA logo on a dark green background

By Disability Sports Australia Media Team Disability Sports Australia and members release Play Well Participation Plan Disability Sports Australia (DSA) and its members have released the Disability Sports Australia Play Well Participation Plan 2026–2029, outlining a shared national approach to strengthening grassroots sport participation for people with disability. Aligned with the Australian Sports Commission’s Play […]

NDIS Changes Require Investment in Grassroots Sport

Disability Sports Australia graphic calling for sustained investment in grassroots sport as NDIS changes reshape community participation

By Disability Sports Australia Media Team Disability Sports Australia calls for sustained investment in grassroots sport as NDIS changes reshape community participation Disability Sports Australia acknowledges Minister Butler’s announcement yesterday on the future of the NDIS as a significant moment for grassroots sport, while calling on government to ensure The Inclusive Communities Fund is designed […]