Special Olympics Australia launches practical new online course with support of My Plan Manager

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Special Olympics Australia, in partnership with Playbk Sports and supported by My Plan Manager, has launched a free online course to help coaches, parents, and volunteers better understand the NDIS and support people with intellectual disability and autism through sport.

The 30-minute course, available via the Inclusive Sports Academy, offers practical coaching strategies, examples of funded supports, and real stories to show how sport can build skills, confidence, and independence for NDIS participants. Developed collaboratively with support from the Australian Sports Commission, this initiative empowers communities to create inclusive sporting environments and make sport more meaningful and accessible for everyone.

New TIS Para Unit to uncover future Paralympic champions

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The Tasmanian Institute of Sport has launched its first dedicated Para Unit, doubling athlete scholarships from four to eight and expanding its Talent Program from 10 to 20 para-athletes by 2026, ahead of the Brisbane 2032 Paralympic Games. Developed with the Australian Institute of Sport and Paralympics Australia, the initiative will strengthen pathways and remove barriers for athletes with a disability, backed by $1.32 million in funding from state and federal governments. This milestone builds a stronger para-sport system and creates new opportunities for Tasmanian athletes and coaches to achieve at the highest level.