A dedicated Para Sport Unit has been created, bolstering support for local athletes living with a disability.
The program is backed by the NT Government through the Northern Territory Sports Academy and aims to help identify and support local talent.
It’ll work to remove barriers for athletes with a disability, boost para-sport participation and create inclusive pathways to elite competition.
The program is supported by more than $750,000 in funding from the Australian Institute of Sport and Paralympics Australia.
Paralympics Australia CEO Cameron Murray says it’s a major step forward.
“Now, we move into a new era where current and possibly future Paralympians will have a dedicated and well-resourced Para-sport hub that provides them the resources they need to achieve their potential,” he says.
“Paralympics Australia is proud to work with the Federal and Territory Governments and we thank both governments for their generous contributions and for truly grasping the value of a strong Para-sport system here and right around the country.”
