Para Uplift
Historic Investment
In June 2024, the Australian Government announced the biggest ever Paralympic spend to address systemic and structural barriers to performance for Para-athletes. The $54.9 million additional Para-sport funding, doubling the existing support, will address better classification opportunities, access to fit-for-purpose training environments, and specialised coaching and performance support.
Read about the Australian Government's investment
Our vision
To create an inclusive and equitable HP sports system where Para-athletes can fully realise their potential and unite, inspire, and motivate Australians for generations to come.
Key enablers
Project Para will ensure the nation’s Para-athletes have access to the world’s best coaches in the lead up to Brisbane 2032 and beyond.
Create additional opportunities for people with a disability to be discovered and to provide world-class services which supports athletes on their pathway from identification through to the Paralympics.
An evolved national classification system that will remove bottlenecks and support sports through the 2025 IPC Classification Code changes.
Project Para
Para Sport Units
Para Sport Units are being established at all 8 state and territory institutes and academies of sport (SIS/SAS) to allow more Para-athletes opportunities in sport.
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