Specialist Advisors Appointed To Keep Breaking Down Barriers

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Australia’s progress in Para-sport is accelerating with the appointment of four Para Sport and Classification Advisors in institutes and academies across the country, supporting equity and excellence for athletes with disability. These specialist advisors, developed through partnership between Paralympics Australia, the Australian Sports Commission, and state-based Para Sport Units, will help streamline the classification process, provide education, and boost collaboration within the Para Uplift program under the High Performance 2032+ Sport Strategy. They will work in key regions to increase accessibility, build community knowledge, and support both athletes and local sport providers, ultimately expanding opportunities and improving experiences for aspiring and elite Para-athletes across Australia.

Crisafulli Government announces Expert panel to shape the future of Para sport

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The Queensland Government has appointed a new Para Reference Panel—made up of Paralympians, advocates, and high-performance experts—to advise on Para sport and accessibility as the state prepares for the 2032 Paralympic Games, now seven years away. This independent panel of six will use their knowledge and lived experience to help improve accessibility and opportunities in sport for people with disability across Queensland. The panel will play a key role in shaping the legacy and ensuring more Queenslanders with disability can be active and pursue sporting ambitions.

For full details and the original announcement, please see the official release below.