Seventh dedicated Para Sport Unit opens in Tasmania

Australia’s seventh Para Sport Unit has opened at the Tasmanian Institute of Sport (TIS) giving local para-athletes even greater support to Win Well. 

The TIS Para Sport Unit joins a growing national network of facilities, supported by the Australian Government’s historic investment in Para sport. 

The initiative is backed by $754,500 from the Australian Institute of Sport (AIS), along with additional funding from the Tasmanian Government and Paralympics Australia. 

The Australian Government has committed an additional $54.9 million to Para-sport, doubling existing funding to create the Para Uplift. 

This investment is expanding classification opportunities, improving access to fit-for-purpose training environments, and strengthening specialised coaching and performance support in the lead-up to the Brisbane 2032 Paralympic Games. 

Minister for Sport the Hon Anika Wells said the Para Uplift is changing the game for people with a disability.  

“The Albanese Government is proud to continue our commitment to Paralympic sport and ensure more Australians with a disability can pursue their sporting dreams,” Minister Wells said. 

“Our record investment in Para sport is creating even more pathways for athletes to proudly represent our country at our home Games in Brisbane in seven years’ time.” 

AIS Director Matti Clements said Australia is leading the way when it comes to providing Para-athletes with the environment and resources they need to reach their full potential. 

“We’ve now opened seven dedicated facilities at sport institutes and academies across the country in just eight months, meaning our athletes are more supported than ever before,” she said. 

“These Para Sport Units will help us in our goal to make Brisbane 2032 our most successful Paralympic Games in history.” 

The Para Uplift was born from the Win Well Strategy, which is a united commitment from 62 sports and sporting organisations to prioritise wellbeing in order to create a culture of sustainable success in the leadup to Brisbane 2032 and beyond. 

Para Sport Units have already opened at the Victorian Institute of Sport, New South Wales Institute of Sport, Queensland Academy of Sport, South Australian Sports Institute, Western Australian Institute of Sport and the Northern Territory Sports Academy with the last Para Sport Unit to open in the ACT in the coming months. 

Learn more about the Win Well Strategy and the Para Uplift.