Find Your Pathway to Disability Sport
Within Australia, numerous sports pathways are available for people with disability. While we recognise that individuals may have multiple disability, this section is tailored to help you connect with the various National Sport Organisations for People with Disability.
The National Sports Organisations for People with Disability (NSODs) are a great starting point for people with disability who want to become more active.
They provide advice, support, and opportunities for people of all ages with specific disabilities.
Disability Sports Australia was previously the peak body for people with physical disability.
Now, we focus on connecting you to the specialist expertise of the other NSODs to help you get moving and enjoy a healthy, active lifestyle.
Our goal is to support your participation in grassroots sport.
This page is organised by different disability sport pathways and sporting interests, making it easier for you to find the right fit for your needs and goals.
On the NSOD websites, you can explore how each organisation can support your journey toward greater physical activity.
If you are a person with disability who is interested in getting involved in para-sport we suggest you connect with Paralympics Australia and check out their Start Line.
If you are a person with an intellectual disability or intellectual impairment, we encourage you to connect with the following organisations.
Special Olympics Australia provides inclusive sport and lifelong participation opportunities for people with intellectual disability.
Sport Inclusion Australia supports the inclusion of athletes with an intellectual impairment into mainstream sport, including access to representative and elite pathways.
If you are a person who is Deaf or Hard of Hearing, we suggest you connect with Deaf Sports Australia for information, support, and opportunities to get involved in sport.
If you're a veteran or family member interested in sport, Invictus Australia can support you to stay active—whether you're joining local activities or aiming for events like the Invictus Games.
If you are a person who is blind or has low vision, we encourage you to connect with Blind Sports Australia for support, information, and opportunities to participate in sport.
If you are a person who has received a transplant, which is recognised as a disability, we encourage you to connect with Transplant Australia for support, community connection, and opportunities to get involved in sport and active living.
If you are a person with disability interested in snow sports or equestrian activities, we encourage you to connect with the following organisations.
Riding for the Disabled Australia offers therapeutic and recreational horse riding programs, while Disabled Wintersport Australia provides pathways for skiing and snowboarding participation and competition.
