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    INCLUSION THROUGH COLLABORATION.

    The ASAPD Sport and Disability Forum is a breakthrough national event for the disability sport sector taking place on March 20, 2026, in Sydney. This inaugural and exclusive industry forum brings together leaders, innovators, and changemakers to connect, collaborate and drive real impact across inclusive sport and active recreation.

    ASAPD is the peak body for Disability Sport in Australia, dedicated to championing inclusion and breaking down barriers so that people with disability have equitable opportunities in all aspects of sport. Through national collaboration, advocacy, and leadership, ASAPD drives systemic change.

    Be part of the movement! This forum provides an exclusive opportunity to connect with professionals from all sectors of sport and disability. Learn the latest insights and best practices to help everyone from grassroots clubs to elite programs become more inclusive.

    What to expect

    • 12 Engaging segments

    • Dynamic speakers and presenters

    • Authentic voices and lived experience-led discussions

    • Thought-provoking panels, keynotes and interactive sessions

    • Inclusive networking and sector showcases

    • An environment designed to inspire, educate, and connect

    Forum Highlights

     

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    Forum MCs

    Cindy-Lu Bailey Fitzparick OAM and Katie Kelly OAM PLY will serve as Masters of Ceremonies. As trailblazers in Paralympic sport, they bring lived experience and passion to the ASAPD Sport and Disability Forum.

     
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    Sport and Disability Panel

    Session Gold Partner – Uber

    Learn from Paralympic champions Carol Cooke OAM PLY and Jamieson Leeson PLY, alongside Ben Felten a lifelong elite para-athlete, and more recently the world’s fastest blind motorcyclist, as they share powerful stories of resilience, dismantling ableist attitudes, and everyday challenging the narrative of what people with disability can do.

     

    3 Minute Research

    Session Partner – Griffith University

    Discover groundbreaking academic research through this unique 3 Minute Research session showcase Griffith University. The 3 Minute Research is a unique and engaging format where researchers who pitched their research to the Griffith University Forum panel, and have now been selected from across Australia to present their work to all of you, in what will be an engaging, dynamic format designed to spark new ideas across the sector and showcase the latest research of inclusion across sport, community and disability.

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    Session Partner – Gold Coast Airport

    Gain practical tools and resources grounded in real-world application. From grassroots participation to elite performance pathways, the Forum shares knowledge to support inclusive growth across sport and active recreation.

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    Surf Life Saving Australia Case Study

    Disability and Inclusive Leaders and Advocates, Narelle Duggan and Sharon Deans will present the keynote, “Breaking down the Barriers for Adaptive Surf Sports,” sharing how Surf Life Saving Australia is opening surf sports to people of all abilities. Narelle Duggan is a sport leader shaping pathways for inclusion and high performance in Australian surf sport. Sharon Deans drives inclusive participation and programs, making surf life saving more accessible for all backgrounds and abilities.

     
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    ASAPD Member Showcase

    Learn from four of our eight (8) Australian Sporting Alliance of People with Disability (ASAPD) Members – Sport Inclusion Australia (SIA), Deaf Sports Australia (DSA), Blind Sports Australia (BSA), and Special Olympics (SO) Australia, as they showcase the groundbreaking initiatives and programs they are leading to advance participation, accessibility, and inclusion for people with disability in sport across Australia.

    Why attend?
    • Practical tools for inclusive program delivery
    • Evidence-based policy and research insights
    • Networking with national and grassroots leaders
    • Inspiration to lead inclusively in your space
    • An exclusive opportunity – attendance is capped at 110 delegates to ensure meaningful connections and engagement

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    Gold Sponsors

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    Silver Sponsors

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    Bronze Sponsors

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    Support Sponsors

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    Principle Partners

    Strategic Partners

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