Wheelchair Sport Skills
The Wheelchair Sport Skills resources are designed to introduce and develop fundamental wheelchair skills that support participation in sport, recreation and community activities. They provide accessible, bite-sized information that builds confidence and creates opportunities for individuals to use a wheelchair as a tool for positive participation. The content covers both awareness and access considerations, as well as practical skills for using a wheelchair in sporting environments.
What's included in the resources
The videos and fact sheets in this suite of resources provide practical guidance for anyone interested in learning about wheelchair sports and developing fundamental wheelchair skills. They are designed to promote safe, inclusive and confident participation at all levels.
About wheelchair sports
These videos introduce you to wheelchair sports. Find out what they are, how they feature within para sport and who can take part, from people with disability to those involved in inclusive community programs.
Fundamental wheelchair sport skills
These videos show you the basic wheelchair skills – like moving, turning, stopping and handling a ball – to help you play safely and confidently.
Who can use these resources?
These resources are designed for a broad audience, including:
- people who are new to wheelchair use in community, school, or sport settings.
- teachers, coaches, and facilitators who want to include wheelchair activities into their programs.
- sporting clubs, schools and organisations working to create more inclusive environments.
- anyone interested in developing empathy and understanding of wheelchair use.
How to use these resources
Flexible formats
The resources will be available as both videos and PDF fact sheets, making them easy to use in classrooms, coaching sessions, or community workshops.
Step-by-step guidance
Each resource provides clear, practical demonstrations of wheelchair skills, supported by simple explanations.
Integration into programs
Educators and coaches can embed the resources into existing lessons, training sessions, or awareness activities to encourage inclusive practice and broaden participation.
Engagement tool
They are designed as a “hook,” inviting people who may not have previously considered wheelchair use to give it a try and discover the enjoyment, connection, and confidence that can come through participation.
Want to get involved?
Explore over 20 wheelchair sports you can play at community level on the Disability Sport Australia, opens in a new tab website.
Learn about classification and explore opportunities to get involved in para-sport on the Paralympics Australia, opens in a new tab website.