Playing social sport

If you know what sport you are interested in, you can:

contact the relevant state sporting organisation for information about programs and services offered in your area
use the Australian Sports Directory for contact details of national sporting organisations for people with a disability.

Organisations specialising in accessible sport

The following organisations provide sport and recreation services for people with a disability in Queensland:

Sporting Wheelies and Disabled Association provides information about sports, recreation and fitness programs. Phone (07) 3253 3333 or email mailbox@sportingwheelies.org.au.
Life Stream Foundation provides opportunities for people with an intellectual disability to participate in sport and recreation. Phone (07) 3394 4399.
Special Olympics Queensland supports children and adults with an intellectual disability by providing training and competitive programs for team and individual sports. Phone (07) 3420 5761.
The Australian Paralympic Committee (APC) can advise participants about sports and link them in with local clubs.
Riding for Disabled Association of Queensland (RDAQ) provides sporting and therapeutic equestrian programs for people with a disability and volunteers. Phone (07) 3888 5277 or email admin@rdaq.org.au.

Deaf Sports Australia has information about different Deaf sports in Australia.
Check out the Australian Sports Commission's YouTube channel.
A Swimming for People with Disability video has been produced by Swimming Australia.
Videos about disability surfing are available on YouTube from the Disabled Surfers Association.

LifeTec Queensland provides information about specialised equipment to help people participate in recreation and leisure activities. Read their fact sheets relating to assistive technology.