ParaQuad Association of Tasmania Inc.

15/03/2026

🌟 A huge thank you to Catherine Whitington (Disability Commissioner Tasmania) and our amazing panelists for sharing their perspectives at our International Women’s Day Forum held on Friday!

This year’s theme, “Balancing the Scales,” sparked powerful conversations about challenges, strengths, and collective action to create a fairer, more inclusive community for everyone. 💜🤝

Thank you to everyone who joined us – your voices are helping shape a stronger, more equitable future! ✨

11/03/2026

Fancy learning more or even trying out Wheelchair Curling? Could you be a future Paralympian? See the below opportunity and click the below link for further details:

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09/03/2026

You are invited!

07/03/2026

Happy International Women’s Day! 🌸
Today, we celebrate the strength, resilience, and leadership of women with lived experience of disability. At ParaQuad, we recognise the unique challenges women face at the intersection of gender and disability—and the incredible contributions they make to their communities. From advocacy to leadership, innovation to lived experience, women with disability inspire change every day. Let’s amplify their voices, celebrate their achievements, and continue building a more inclusive, equitable future for all.
Celebrate women with disability at our FREE forum, lunch & networking event on Friday 13th March proudly supported by the Tasmanian Government. RSVP https://bit.ly/4a2U1Vu

06/03/2026

How fantastic was our Wheelie Wellness session at Kingborough Community Hub on Wednesday! From wheelchair skills and airline travel tips to shoulder health and emergency preparedness, our agenda was packed with useful topics for our attendees.

It’s about sharing knowledge and supporting each other.

We are so pleased to share this feedback from one attendee "It was amazing and covered so many topics which were relevant to me. The group was unlike what I had expected and admire greatly: It was welcoming, respectful and most of all positive and taught me so much"

Wheelie Wellness will be back after Easter!

04/03/2026

📣 Have you visited a GP in Tasmania?

The Department of Health, Disability and Ageing is running the Primary Care Enhancement Program (PCEP) in Tasmania & would love to hear from you. This program helps GPs and nurses better support people with intellectual disability.

Our research team — including researchers with intellectual disability — wants to know if the program is making a difference.

🗣️ We’re inviting people with intellectual disability and carers to talk with us (up to 1 hour) about their recent GP visits.

We’ll ask:
✔️ What you liked
✔️ What you didn’t like
✔️ What could be better

💳 Participants will receive a $50 gift card as a thank you.

For more details or to sign up, please contact Nic and Katie: pcep2eval@uq.edu.au or (07) 3163 7584.

Thank you for helping improve GP care 💙

01/03/2026

Today we celebrate ability — recognising the skill and independence of wheelchair users everywhere. International Wheelchair Day is about inclusion in all spaces, innovation that removes barriers, and the freedom that mobility brings. From everyday independence to game-changing assistive technology, wheelchairs are tools of empowerment. Today, and every day, we champion access, equity and a world designed with everyone in mind. Celebrate with us at our Wheelie Wellness event in Kingston on Wed 4th March - RSVP at: https://bit.ly/3YwiID3

25/02/2026

We love bringing our community together 💛
We have plenty of events happening in March at ParaQuad.

Whether you’re coming for the coffee, the learning, connection or community — we can’t wait to see you!

RSVP Here:
Kingston WW: https://bit.ly/3YwiID3
International Women's Day Forum: https://bit.ly/4a2U1Vu
Boccia State Titles: https://www.boccia.com.au/events/337271
Monthly Social Hobart: https://bit.ly/4kiXa6T
Monthly Social Launceston: https://bit.ly/49YX9Sd

19/02/2026

Community is everything. It's great to see the numbers at our Coffee & Connection catch up's growing each month!

Thank you to everyone who came along to our Launceston gathering and was part of the great conversation, exchanging wheelie tips and tricks and sharing a good coffee together too. A big thanks to Jack at Tidal Café for being such a great host. See you next month on March 26th!

Keep an eye on our socials for your next local Coffee Catch Up! ☕️

17/02/2026

If you haven't been able to attend an in-person session to have your say on the Tasmanian Disability Inclusion Plan - an online webinar covering all themes in the discussion paper is being held on Monday 23 February 2026 11am – 12noon.

Registrations are open via: https://events.humanitix.com/tasmanian-disability-inclusion-plan-webinar-consultation

Information about the consultation process, background materials, can be viewed at the following link: www.dpac.tas.gov.au/disability-inclusion-plan

In-person forums to provide input into the Tasmanian Disability Inclusion Plan will be held this week and next in Hobart, Launceston, and Ulverstone.

The dates are:
• Hobart – Thursday 12 February from 5:30pm-7:30pm and Friday 13 February from 11:00am-1:00pm at the Bellerive Function Centre, 15 Derwent Street, Bellerive
• Launceston – Tuesday 17 February from 11:00am-1:00pm and 5:30pm-7:30pm at the Launceston Conference Centre, 50 Glen Dhu Street in South Launceston
• Ulverstone – Thursday 19 February from 11:00am-1:00pm and 5:30pm-7:30pm at the Ulverstone Sports and Leisure Centre, Flora Street, Ulverstone.

More information and to register - https://www.dpac.tas.gov.au/divisions/cpp/community-and-disability-services/tasmanian-disability-inclusion-plan-consultation

The Tasmanian Disability Inclusion Plan is a whole of government approach to setting clear expectations and responsibilities to ensure Tasmanians with disability can participate fully, safely, and with dignity in everyday life.

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15/02/2026

Less than one month until the 2026 Tasmanian State Titles hit Hobart! 🔥🏐

We’re gearing up for an action-packed weekend of boccia at Hobart Netball & Sports Centre, proudly presented by ParaQuad Association of Tasmania Inc.

Whether you’re competing, supporting, or just keen to see some incredible skill on display, this is a weekend not to miss. Expect great matches, great people, and a fantastic atmosphere in Hobart.

Register now, 👉 Head to https://www.boccia.com.au/events/337271

Let’s fill the courts and make it a brilliant 2026 State Titles! 💙

One month to go! Game on in Hobart for the 2026 Tasmanian State Titles – a huge weekend of boccia and plenty of fun at Hobart Netball & Sports Centre in New Town.

Presented by ParaQuad Association of Tasmania Inc. – scan the QR code or head to https://www.boccia.com.au/events/337271 to register.

13/02/2026

⚖️ Balancing the Scales this International Women’s Day!

Celebrate women with disability at our FREE forum, lunch & networking event, proudly supported by the Tasmanian Government on Friday 13th March at C3 Convention Centre, South Hobart. Connect, learn, and be part of this community committed to inclusion with keynote speaker, our Inaugural Tasmanian Disability Commissioner Catherine Whitington.

✨ RSVP Now - https://bit.ly/4a2U1Vu