PARA UNIT

PARA
UNIT

The NSWIS Para Unit is designed to support New South Wales Para athletes from grassroots to elite levels, ultimately increasing Australia’s representation and medal success at future Commonwealth Games, Paralympic Summer and Winter Games.

CALLING ALL PARA ATHLETES

This is an exciting opportunity for people with disability to be discovered, and to engage with Para sport experts, coaches, classification advisors, sports scientists, and other NSWIS Para athletes. The Para Unit will enable athletes with opportunities to sample Para sports, access coaching, performance support services and progress to elite level competition.

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For a long time, I never thought I’d be able to play sport as a result of my disability. I lived my sporting life vicariously through my brothers and watching them. And while that was awesome, it wasn’t quite the same as being able to do it myself. When I found Boccia a whole new life opened up to me . . .

Daniel MichelParis 2024 Paralympic Silver Medallist

ACCESS TO SPORT

Whether you’re just beginning your sporting journey or exploring which Para sports might be the right fit for you, familiarising yourself with the options is a great first step. Paralympics Australia offers a wealth of information on the wide range of Para sports available, participation pathways, and how to get started on your journey toward competing at the highest level, even on the world stage.

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A para athlete wearing a yellow racing top and helmet powers a handcycle down a road during competition. The athlete
A male para swimmer wearing a bright yellow swim cap wipes his amputee leg with a blue and purple towel. He sits poolside in swim trunks, preparing for competition, with a focused expression and aquatic equipment blurred in the background.

OUR
PURPOSE

TO SUPPORT THE IDENTIFICATION & DEVELOPMENT OF FUTURE PARALYMPIC ATHLETES

We will enable exposure to aligned sports and events, provide guidance with classification, and create access to coaching expertise, performance support staff and participation in competition.

A female para archer dressed in a teal Australia uniform and cap draws back her bow with precision. Her eyes are focused downrange as she prepares to release the arrow. The background is dark, emphasizing her concentration and the intensity of the moment.

OUR
VISION

More NSW athletes representing Australia & winning medals

We will strengthen our position as a world leading sporting organisation and ensure NSW athletes are consistently representing Australia and winning medals at major events.

Sport is a way to bring everyone together. It helps make friends and work towards a goal. It’s made me go outside, get more fit, and I get stronger each and every day when I’m around people.

Lachlan ReidJunior Wheelchair Racing Athlete

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