Sport Inclusion Australia welcomes new Chief Executive Officer, Chantel Lewis

Sport Inclusion Australia has appointed Chantel Lewis as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective 8 January 2026, marking only the second CEO in the organisation’s history since 1986.

Lewis brings more than 20 years’ experience across inclusion, sport and human rights, having worked with Sport Inclusion Australia since 2017 and its Queensland member Life Stream Australia since 2011. Over the past year as General Manager, she has led national and international initiatives, including the “Included Through Sport – Solomon Islands” project, and was elected to the Oceania Paralympic Committee.

Paying tribute to outgoing CEO Robyn Smith OAM, Lewis said she is honoured to continue her legacy of strengthening partnerships, extending pathways and ensuring people with intellectual impairment are included through sport. Sport Inclusion Australia President Helen Croxford said Lewis will focus on deepening collaboration and championing opportunities for athletes with intellectual impairment to participate, perform and lead at every level of sport.

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