Competing in elite sport
The following organisations can help you with:
- checking your eligibility
- finding major championships and event details
- sports nutrition, training and other topics.
Peak organisations for different sports may also be able to provide you with information about elite disability sport. See QSport's member directory as a starting point for state sports organisations in Queensland.
Australian Paralympic Committee (APC)
The Australian Paralympic Committee runs Para Sport activities to find new elite athletes and assist participants who may be looking for a suitable sport. You can also check out APC videos.
Special Olympics Queensland
As part of Special Olympics Australia, Special Olympics Queensland provides information about elite competitions for athletes with an intellectual disability.
Deaf Sports Australia (DSA)
Deaf Sports Australia is the peak body for deaf sports in Australia. It provides information about national and international competitions for athletes who are Deaf. Email dsa@deafsports.org.au, or phone TTY (03) 9473 1154 or (03) 9473 1191.
Blind Sports Australia
Blind Sports Australia is the national sporting organisation for athletes who are blind or have a visual disability.
Life Stream Australia
Life Stream Australia is the Queensland organisation for people with an intellectual disability. Phone (07) 3394 4399 or email info@lifestream.org.au.
Sporting Wheelies and Disabled Association
Sporting Wheelies and Disabled Association provides information about competition pathways for athletes with a range of disabilities.
Sport Inclusion Australia
Sport Inclusion Australia is the national organisation for people with an intellectual disability.
Australian Sports Commission
The Australian Sports Commission provides general nutrition resources and information about various sports-related topics.
Queensland Academy of Sport (QAS)
Queensland Academy of Sport (QAS) supports elite and identified developing athletes in Queensland, including athletes with a disability. Phone (07) 3872 0200 (Brisbane) or (07) 4760 7521 (Townsville), or email qas@communities.qld.gov.au.