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Bronte Marshall – Rowing for Gold
March 25, 2022With her eyes fixed on representing Australia at the 2019 Virtus Global Games in Brisbane NSW’s Bronte Marshall knew she had to make a choice – does she continue with swimming or does she focus on Rowing? It wasn’t an easy decision for the young athlete who took up swimming… Read more
Australia Day honours list awards the Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) to Robyn Smith for service to people with a disability through sport
January 26, 2022The Chief Executive Officer of Sport Inclusion Australia for over 30 years Robyn Smith has dedicated her life to improving the lives of people with a disability. “It is a privilege to be recognised and receive this award for a role that I cherish. I am just as passionate today as… Read more
Gold Coast to host first Para Sailing World Championships in 2022
December 5, 2021International Day of People with Disabilities 2021 is a fitting day to announce the inaugural Virtus Para Sailing World Championship to be held as part of the Official OAGames 2022 Sports Program, delivered by Sport Inclusion Australia in Queensland in November 2022. The Championship is sanctioned by World Sailing and… Read more
Celebrating International Day of People with a Disability
December 5, 2021Sport Inclusion Australia acknowledges International Day of People with a Disability and acknowledges the theme for 2021 which is ‘Leadership and participation of persons with disabilities toward an inclusive, accessible and sustainable post-COVID-19 world’. With more than 4.4 million Australians living with a disability, today is an opportunity to focus… Read more
Virtus Oceania Asia Games 2022 one year to go
November 5, 2021The inaugural Virtus Oceania Asia Games 2022 in Brisbane is just one year away and has received welcomed support from all levels of Australian government. OAGames 2022 is the inaugural event in the Virtus Asia and Oceania region for athletes with intellectual impairment. The Games will invite 1000 plus athletes… Read more
2032 Brisbane Games offers great opportunities for people with a disability
July 22, 2021The Australian Sporting Alliance for People with a Disability (ASAPD) has welcomed the historic announcement overnight by the International Olympic Committee that Brisbane, South East Queensland has been awarded the hosting rights of the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games. ASAPD Chair Robyn Smith said “Many of us were there to… Read more