Wheelchair Sports NSW / ACT

07/05/2026

07/05/2026

Thank you to the Parliamentary Friends of People with A Disability for inviting us to celebrate an all-time record number of Specialist Wheelchair Sports Clubs across NSW/ACT.

We're grateful to Co-Chairs Abigail Boyd and Liesl Tesch MP for a very memorable lunch, alongside our many friends in the NSW Parliament. Great to see Kate Washington MP, Natalie Ward, Marjorie O’Neill - Member for Coogee, Judy Hannan MP, Robert Dwyer, Kobi Shetty MP, Dr Amanda Cohn, Michael Regan, Jacqui Scruby, Phil Donato and many more join us.

We were thrilled to celebrate alongside our Partners who share our belief in the power of sport to change lives. Thank you Michelle Bain GAICD and Kannan Rajalingam from Suncorp, Tony Staveley AM and Matthew Mackay from Royal Rehab Group, Sharis Matevossian Doumit and Kelly Wallace from Forward Ability Support, Mark Wright and David Maxwell from UNSW, Jason Preston and Matt Fehon AM from McGrathNicol.

We thank important friends of Wheelchair Sports NSW/ACT Adam Berry from the Office of Sport and Jane Spring AM, Chair of the Disability Council NSW for being with us.

Everyone in the room enjoyed the opportunity to mingle with some of the world's greatest Wheelchair Sportspeople, and emerging stars of the Wheelchair Sports NSW/ACT community.

This milestone of 39 Specialist Wheelchair Sports Clubs demonstrates the crucial role Disability Sports Clubs play in the Australian sports system. With expertise in impairments, the right equipment, deep knowledge of delivering disability sport, and a safe space for people with disabilities to enter sport surrounded by others living with a disability, Specialist Disability Sporting organsiations are the unlock for growing participation in sport for Australians with a disability.

The future is very bright for Wheelchair Sport in this country.

📸 by Karen Watson

30/04/2026

Round 2 of the Wheelchair AFL Club League rolls into action this Saturday at Kevin Betts Stadium. It’s set to be another great day of competition, community and sport.

26/04/2026

Full time at the Wheelchair Rugby National Championships, delivered by Wheelchair Rugby Australia

A huge congratulations to the ACT Buccaneers who powered their way to a bronze medal finish.

While it wasn’t the result the NSW Gladiators were hoping for, their effort, resilience and commitment never wavered.

Special mention to player and coach Richard Voris, who was awarded the Quentin Fleischfresser Spirit of the Game Award, a well-deserved recognition of sportsmanship and integrity on and off the court.

Well done to all athletes, officials and supporters who made the championships such a great event.

Photos by B.Rad Sports Photography & Joep Buis Photography

25/04/2026

Finals are calling at the Wheelchair Rugby National Championships, delivered by Wheelchair Rugby Australia

After a huge few days of competition, it all comes down to tomorrow.

NSW will hit the court in a must-win clash, fighting for their place in the finals.

Meanwhile, ACT is ready to leave it all out there in the 3rd place playoff and secure a spot on the podium.

Two teams. Two big games. One final day of action.

Let’s get behind our NSW Gladiators and ACT Buccaneers.

Pics by B.Rad Sports Photography

24/04/2026

Day One done and what a start to the Wheelchair Rugby National Championships!

Delivered by Wheelchair Rugby Australia the competition is officially underway and both of our teams have hit the court. The ACT Buccaneers came away with a strong win to open their campaign, and the NSW Gladiators fought hard but fell short in their first game.

Plenty more action to come and we’ll be backing both teams all the way, bring on Day Two! Photos by B.Rad Sports Photography

22/04/2026

The wait is over, the Wheelchair Rugby National Championships starts today!
Delivered by Rugby Australia

Our five-time National Champions, the NSW Gladiators, and the 2025 Division Two Champions, the ACT Buccaneers, are ready to take to the court and defend their titles.

Get behind our teams as they begin their championship campaign, let’s go NSW and ACT!

20/04/2026

WHEELCHAIR SPORTS TEAM BUILDING EXPERIENCE

The Wheelchair Sports Team Building Experience is a hands-on, high-impact session designed to build stronger teams and create genuine connection in the workplace.

Your team will:

- Hear from elite athletes sharing powerful, real-life stories

- Experience Wheelchair Sport firsthand

- Build communication, trust and teamwork

- Strengthen understanding of diversity and inclusion

This experience is equal parts inspiring, challenging and fun. By taking part, your organisation is directly supporting our mission to change the lives of people living with disability through sport.

If you’re looking for a corporate experience that goes beyond the usual this is it.

https://www.wsnsw.org.au/teambuilding-experience-information

19/04/2026

A fantastic result for the NSW Juniors, finishing 3rd at the Foot Locker National Junior Wheelchair Basketball Championships delivered by Basketball Australia

Each athlete brings a strong connection from their local club, where their skills are formed, their confidence grows and a love for Wheelchair Basketball is built.

Congratulations to the coaches and staff from Basketball NSW on an outstanding campaign and thank you to the Wheelchair Basketball clubs across NSW/ACT who continue to be such an important part of each athlete’s journey.

Pic by Basketball NSW

16/04/2026

We have officially partnered with The University of Newcastle, Australia and NUsport to launch TWO brand new Wheelchair AFL teams.

Introducing the Central Coast Rolling Tides & The University of Newcastle Seahorses

This exciting collaboration is creating more opportunities for people of all abilities to get involved in sport, build community, and experience the fast-paced action of Wheelchair AFL.

Find out how to join your local club here https://www.wsnsw.org.au/play-sport/wheelchair-afl

13/04/2026

WHEELCHAIR AFL CLUB LEAGUE

Round One is done and dusted on the Central Coast, with plenty more action to come.

Interested in playing? We have 8 Clubs that are free to join https://www.wsnsw.org.au/play-sport/wheelchair-afl

Working in partnership with AFLNSWACT