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Promotional graphic for the ASAPD Sport and Disability Forum on Friday March 20th, 2026, featuring the event title and main sponsors—Achieve Australia, Uber, and Dentons. On the right, a photograph of a person is shown with their face obscured. The design uses orange and purple tones, with Achieve Australia's logo prominently displayed.
5 November, 2025

Achieve Australia Backs ASAPD Forum with Emma Bennison MBA GAICD Keynote

ASAPD warmly welcomes Achieve Australia as a Bronze Sponsor for the inaugural ASAPD Sport and Disability Forum. With over 70 years of experience, Achieve Australia is a leading for-purpose organisation
A group of male athletes with race bibs from different countries, including Australia, France, Japan, Italy, and Spain, are running on a blue track during an international athletics event. The runners are captured mid-stride, with focus and intensity as they compete. In the background, officials are watching and the grassy area of the track venue is visible. The image is captioned with "Sport Inclusion Australia."
3 November, 2025

Athletes Shine at the 2025 Virtus World Athletics Championships with Record Breaking Brilliance in Brisbane

Over four unforgettable days in Brisbane, elite athletes with an intellectual impairment broke 27 Virtus World Records at the 2025 Virtus World Athletics Championships. Italy led the medal tally with
31 October, 2025

Gold Coast to host 2026 Para Swimming World Series Australia

Swimming Australia, Experience Gold Coast and City of Gold Coast have announced the event will take place from 20–22 February at the Gold Coast Aquatic Centre, opening the 2026 season at one of
31 October, 2025

Brisbane woman runs 50km for 50 days to break barriers for para-athletes

Dr Jessica Hill is taking on the 50x50x50 Challenge — running 50km a day for 50 days to raise $50,000 in support of UQ’s ParaSTART, a program that helps people with high support
20 October, 2025

2025 Para Triathlon World Champions wow the crowds in Wollongong

The competition course was tough, but near-perfect conditions and an enthusiastic crowd made for an exciting day at the Para Triathlon World Championships in Wollongong. Lauren Parker won her fifth
Four powerchair football players compete on an indoor court, each using a motorized wheelchair equipped with protective metal guards. One player is positioned near a large, colorful ball, while others maneuver nearby, wearing team uniforms. Spectator seats and officials are visible in the background.
20 October, 2025

Poweroos launch bid for powerchair football to be in Paralympic Games

While his classmates studied for exams, 17-year-old Jack Parry was making his debut for Australia’s national powerchair football team, the Poweroos, who claimed victory at the 2025 Asia Pacific Oceania
15 October, 2025

‘It Just Depends On The Person’: Para-Athletes Discuss The Familiar White Cane

The white cane – a universal symbol of mobility for people with low vision – can mean very different things for the athletes who use it. For Para-biathlete Taryn Dickens,
Special Olympics Logo. Text states 'Special Olympics Australia' with a red circular logo.
2 October, 2025

Ballarat to host 2025 Special Olympics Victoria State Games

The City of Ballarat will host the 2025 Special Olympics Victoria State Games from 3–5 October, welcoming over 500 athletes with intellectual disability and autism for a weekend of competition