Paralympics Australia

Ready to start your Para-sport journey in Wheelchair Rugby? Whether you're aiming for the thrill of the game or have your sights set on the Paralympic Games, wheelchair rugby is ready for you! Find out how you can get started at: https://bit.ly/3XwixI4 #WheelchairRugby

We're counting down the days until the Paralympian of the Year Awards on 30 November! Presenting our NOMINEES for Team of the Year: Para-Swimming 4x100m Mixed Medley Relay, Para-Rowing PR3 Mixed Double Sculls, the Australian Steelers Wheelchair Rugby Team, and Para-Table Tennis WD20 Doubles! ✨ Who will take home the Team of the Year award? We can't wait for the big reveal on the night. 🏆 #ParalympianAwards2024 #TeamOfTheYear

After three Paralympics, five world championships and a bronze medal at Tokyo 2020, long jumper Nicholas Hum feels content to call it a day. “[My wife and children] are very proud of me and when they see me, I think they see perseverance, which is really great for little kids.” Thank you for representing Australia so well, Nic. Read the full story: https://bit.ly/3C4l3x8

A huge shout-out to our Official Partner, Harvey Norman, for supporting this year’s Para-Try Days in NSW, QLD, and VIC!    Thanks to Harvey Norman, our participants had a dedicated Chill Out Zone to relax and recharge, plus everyone received $50 vouchers to take a piece of the event home. And the prizes?  With items like a coffee machine, Hisense bar fridge, Gasmate BBQ, and Tempur pillows up for grabs, the excitement was through the roof!   Thank you, Harvey Norman, for helping us create unforgettable experiences and making these days even more special.

If you never give it a go...you'll never know! Paralympics Australia and Disability Sports Australia are bringing the Bupa Try Para-sport day to Canberra this Saturday 2 November at the Australian Institute Of Sport. Register now: https://bit.ly/3C48tOc We can't wait to see you there!

The countdown is on for the Paralympian of the Year Awards on 30 November. Presenting our NOMINEES for Rookie of the Year: Alexa Leary, Korey Boddington, Mali Lovell & Jack Ireland ✨ Each one has made an unforgettable mark in their debut year. Who will be named Rookie of the Year? We can't wait for all to be revealed on the big night. 🏆 #ParalympianAwards2024 #RookieOfTheYear

AUSTRALIAN CAPITAL TERRITORY! ✨ It’s your time to try Para-sport! Disability Sports Australia and AUS Paralympics present Bupa Try Para-sport Events! These are free events across Australia to start your Para-sport journey. At each event people with disabilities will: 💛 Try a range of Para-sports and learn more about local Para-sport opportunities 💛 Make new friends 💛 Meet and greet Paralympians 💛 Have fun! It is a positive, inclusive and safe space to be active. For those looking to learn about classification, there will be classifiers available. This opportunity is open to people aged 10+ with a disability. REGISTER for this weekend by visiting: https://bit.ly/3C48tOc Bupa | Harvey Norman This project has received grant funding from the Australian Government managed by the Australian Sports Commission.

Five-time Paralympic medallist Liesl Tesch AM says she’s ‘just a person having a crack at life’. Next month Tesch will become the 10th Paralympian to be inducted into the Sport Australia Hall of Fame. Read more: https://bit.ly/4e0IG6Q

Mark your calendar for tomorrow - October 25! Series 2 of the Beyond the Games webcasts, dedicated to helping Para-athletes navigate the transition post-Games, is coming. Secure your spot in these live sessions and register here: https://bit.ly/3Abep7E Australian Institute Of Sport

🎉 Exciting news! 🎉 We’ve been nominated for the TikTok For Good Award at the 2024 TikTok Awards, and we need YOUR vote! 🏆 How to vote: 1️⃣ Click the link: https://lnkd.in/eZy-GGKt and select "VOTE FOR US: TIKTOK AWARDS." 2️⃣ Choose the *TikTok For Good* category. 3️⃣ Scroll down and vote for Vanessa Low's video under AUSParalympics. 4️⃣ Vote EVERY DAY until 11:59pm AEST on November 13th! Together, we can take home the win! #TikTokForGood #2024TikTokAwards