Have your say in inclusive sports research! The SPORTY Project is asking young people with disabilities and their families: What do researchers need to know about playing sports with a disability? Share your thoughts in a quick survey and help shape the future of inclusive sports. Participants may also join a paid workshop (online or in-person) to develop a top-ten list of research priorities. 👉 Take the survey here: http://bit.ly/3Y9Rov7 . . Project Team: UQ PhD candidate Afra Islam, Dr. Sarah McIntyre, Mr. Michael Cox, Prof. Stewart Trost, Dr. Georgina Clutterbuck. For questions, contact Afra Islam: [email protected]. This project has been approved by the UQ Human Research Ethics Committee. Ethics ID: 2024/HE000363.
Australian Sporting Alliance for People with a Disability (ASAPD)
Non-profit Organizations
Here to collaborate, advocate and facilitate inclusive sport and physical activity for Australians with a disability.
About us
Our aim is to create a world where Australians with a disability can participate in sports at all levels, without barriers or borders. From grassroot level to high-performance, we strive to provide safe and inclusive environments where everyone can participate, learn, and grow. Working with Australia's National Sporting Organisations for People with Disability (NSODs), we exist to create ‘one voice’, a unified voice that represents the broader Australian sport and physical activity sectors, and advocates for greater awareness and greater inclusion for people the ASAPD members represent. ACNC registered.
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https://asapd.org
External link for Australian Sporting Alliance for People with a Disability (ASAPD)
- Industry
- Non-profit Organizations
- Company size
- 2-10 employees
- Headquarters
- Benalla
- Type
- Partnership
- Founded
- 2020
- Specialties
- disability, sport, paralympics, sport inclusion, and physical activity
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Benalla, AU
Employees at Australian Sporting Alliance for People with a Disability (ASAPD)
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Pierre Comis
CEO | Chair | Director
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Phil Hamdorf PhD GAICD
Strategic Adviser / Board Director / Sports Administrator
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Robyn Smith OAM
CEO Sport Inclusion Australia | Governing Board member Virtus Sport & IPC Governing Board Member at Large virtus.sport/robynsmith
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Garry West-Bail
Integrity and Project Manager at ASAPD - Australian Sports Alliance for people with a disability
Updates
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Big congratulations to Pete Jacobs and ASAPD Ambassador Katie Kelly OAM PLY on being inducted into the Australian Triathlon Hall of Fame! Your incredible achievements and dedication to the sport are truly inspiring. Read more about their remarkable journeys here: https://lnkd.in/gdR8pPzw
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🎉 Congratulations to Pierre Comis and Special Olympics Australia on Melbourne being named the host city for the 2026 National Games! This milestone event will not only celebrate 50 years of Special Olympics in Australia but also showcase the transformative power of inclusive sport.
Exciting news – Melbourne has been named host city for the 2026 Special Olympics Australia National Games! Our CEO Pierre Comis said: “The event will showcase the power of our movement which is more than just sport. Special Olympics uses sport, health, education and leadership as a catalyst for inclusion of people with intellectual disability and/or autism in all walks of life.” The National Games will also coincide with the 50th anniversary of Special Olympics in Australia, creating a platform for a celebration of inclusion. Read the full announcement: https://bit.ly/3D9Hj9e #InclusiveSport #ChooseToInclude #SpecialOlympicsAus #SportsBiz #VisitVictoria Department of Jobs, Skills, Industry and Regions | Vicsport | Special Olympics | Australian Sports Commission
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Mark your calendar! 🗓️ Play by the Rules and Sport Integrity Australia are teaming up for a webinar on how to make sport more inclusive for people with disability. 📅 When: Thursday, 12 December ⏰ Time: 7:30 pm – 8:30 pm AEDT 💻 Where: Online Hear from athletes, parents, and coaches as they share their experiences, and find out how inclusive practices can create safer, more empowering environments for everyone. 👉 Register via: https://lnkd.in/gapR4wMj Don't miss this opportunity to make a difference in your sporting community.
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Congratulations to all winners and nominees at the 2024 AIS Sport Performance Awards held on Wednesday evening. It’s wonderful to see so many inspiring achievements celebrated! 🙌🥳 #ASPAs
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🌟 Today, we celebrate International Day of People with a Disability! This year’s theme, Amplifying the leadership of persons with disabilities for an inclusive and sustainable future, highlights the incredible impact of empowered voices in shaping a better world. 🎥 Meet the ambassadors leading the way—check out the video below and join us in celebrating their leadership and contributions! 💙 #IDPwD #Leadership #Inclusion #IDPwD2024 https://lnkd.in/gPbckAja
Ambassadors Compilation IDPwD 2024
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💚💛 Dream of Wearing Green and Gold? 💚💛 The Australian Institute Of Sport is on the hunt for Australia’s next sporting superstars! 🌟 Whether you're 13+ and new to sport or already an athlete ready to transition, this is your chance to discover your potential in over 40 sports—including Paralympic pathways. ✨ No experience? No worries—we’ll guide you to the sport that’s perfect for you. ✨ Living with a disability? Paralympics Australia ensures everyone gets their moment to shine. 📅 Talent Search Dates: ACT: 30 November, Australian Institute of Sport, Bruce VIC: 1 December, Melbourne Sports and Aquatics Centre, Albert Park SA: 7 December, South Australian Sports Institute, Mile End QLD: 8 December, Sleeman Complex, Chandler Register now and take the first step towards greatness! https://lnkd.in/gpuAVtYu #FutureGreenAndGold #Inclusion #SportingDreams
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The UTS School of Sport, Exercise & Rehabilitation is looking for input on return-to-sport decisions following injury. If this sounds like you, check out their project below and see how you can help!
Are you an athlete or professional involved in the return-to-sport decision process in Australia? We need your help! The UTS School of Sport, Exercise & Rehabilitation is conducting The RUDDER Project on Return-to-Sport, with support from the Australian Institute Of Sport. The project aims to better understand the differences in return-to-sport decisions following injury among stakeholders involved in this process and determine why these differences occur. For more information and to register your interest, access our website, or send us an email at [email protected] https://lnkd.in/g72WDVXN
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Ready to get active this summer? 🌞 Sport brings us together, boosts our health, and strengthens communities. And with the Australian Sports Commission ’s handy list of sporting bodies, it’s easy to find your place—whether you’re looking to play, coach, or volunteer! Check it out here: https://lnkd.in/gQPa7Min
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🎉 Huge congratulations to the CommBank ParaMatildas on their historic World Cup victory! 🏆⚽ What an incredible achievement for the team and a proud moment for disability sport in Australia. Special shoutout to Rae Anderson, a true champion and leader both on and off the field! 🌟👏 #ParaMatildas #WorldCupChamps #InclusiveSport Disability Sports Australia
A Truly Historic Moment for Australian Football! ⚽ The CommBank ParaMatildas have made history by becoming the first-ever Australian national football team to win a World Cup! 🏆🇦🇺 Their journey to this incredible achievement is nothing short of remarkable. The new program was launched by Football Australia in 2022, and the ParaMatildas have quickly risen to the top. What makes their victory even more impressive is their funding model. Despite receiving no government funding, the team has often relied on fundraising campaigns and sponsorships to ensure they can compete without financial burden on the athletes. Congratulations to Football Australia and all the sponsors, individuals and supporters who have helped the team reach this milestone. Most importantly, well done to all the athletes and coaches who have worked so hard and with determination to achieve this result. We are also personally very proud of Rae Anderson, our Abilities Unleashed Officer at Disability Sports Australia. Rae exemplifies everything good about disability sport. A former dual-Paralympian, she is a mentor, leader, and now a world champion! Now let's get this sport reinstated and into the Brisbane 2032 Paralympics Games! What a day for disability sport in Australia! Australian Sports Commission | Allianz Australia | Commonwealth Bank | Nike | Coles Group
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