Disability Sports Australia is delighted to announce VicHealth, Victoria’s peak health promotion agency has partnered with the organisation as part of the JumpStart! Program.

Disability Sports Australia is excited to announce the appointment of Ayden Shaw as the new General Manager- Programs and Partnerships commencing from July.

Disability Sports Australia are pleased to advise that we have partnered with WeFlex to provide Australians living with a disability the opportunity to gain support to improve their health & fitness.

Disability Sports Australia are pleased to announce a successful application through the NSW Office of Sport’s Centre of Excellence round one grant fund for a new facility to be built in partnership with Blacktown City Council on the Blacktown International Sports Park site in Western Sydney’s Rooty Hill.

Disability Sports Australia have partnered with Sunshine Coast Council and hosts University of Sunshine Coast to host a three day Sports Symposium. The conference will feature a keynote speech from Australian Sports Commission CEO and dual Olympic gold medallist Kieren Perkins OAM and newly elected member of the International Paralympic Committee and current Chair of the Australian Sporting Alliance for people with a disability (ASAPD) Robyn Smith.

Disability Sports Australia are pleased to announce our working partnership across disability sport with National Rugby League. This partnership will focus on several key aspects that allow National Rugby League to progress participation and pathways across disability.

Disability Sports Australia are pleased to announce an exciting partnership with Sunshine Coast Council in collaboration to host the first Disability Sports Australia National Conference on Thursday, June 16th at USC Stadium.

Photo courtesy of Visit Sunshine Coast

Disability Sports Australia launched its new podcast series titled “Breaking Disability” on August 20th, with an interview with Paralympic Legend Louise Sauvage. In Episode 1 - Part 1 Louise spoke about her childhood, her career and how her obsession with sport shaped her life. In Episode 1 – Part 2 Louise will talk about coaching the Tokyo Gold Medallist, Madi Di Razario and how she views employment and social isolation for people with disabilities.

Disability Sports Australia (DSA) is delighted to announce the appointment of Murray Elbourn as Chief Executive Officer.

Australian sport will be more inclusive of people with a disability, impairment or limitation thanks to the formation of the Australian Sporting Alliance for people with a disability. This Alliance consists of nine core organisations who have come together to form a key peak agency for sport and physical activity for people with a disability in Australia.

Disability Sports Australia (DSA) is excited to welcome two new Directors to the DSA Board, Ilona Alsters and Chris Bond.

Disability Sports Australia (DSA) Chair, John Croll AM, today announced that Chief Executive Officer, Jenni Cole, will be leaving the organisation to spend time with family during this unprecedented time and pursue other interests.

In the light of the rapidly evolving COVID-19 pandemic, Disability Sports Australia has been working closely with multiple agencies and reviewing the evolving information and recommendations arising from key agencies such as the World Health Organisation, the Australian Department of Health and various other agencies.

CPISRA, the Cerebral Palsy Foundation and Disability Sport Australia are thrilled to announce the inaugural CPISRA Conference on Physical Activity and Health for People with Cerebral Palsy or Acquired Brain Injury. This unique and exciting conference will take place at the University of Sydney from the 4th to the 6th December 2020.

Disability Sports Australia (DSA), together with @SportAustralia and all National Sporting Organisations for People with a Disability (NSOD's) are proud to announce this exciting Australian-first joint working statement on Buidling a Collective Voice and Collective Vision so everyone with a disability has an opportunity to participate in sport.