Sports and recreation
Find resources and/or services to help your family access sport/recreation activities.
Disability Sports Australia
aims to connect Australians with disabilities to local adaptive sport and recreational opportunities.
Jooay App聽
Jooay is a free mobile app that helps children with disabilities and their families locate leisure activities that are close to where they live, accessible, and suit their needs and abilities.
You can sign up for a free account through the mobile app or .
Cerebral Palsy Alliance Sports Programs聽
offers sport programs played at a recreational level, through to elite Paralympic level.
They hold sports camps throughout the year and multi sports programs for school aged children each holiday period.
There is a sports program available for all ages and all levels of ability. This service can be funded by NDIS.
Early Links Group Programs聽
runs therapy groups and youth groups from Maitland, Ashtonfield, Kurri Kurri, and Muswellbrook.
Eligibility criteria varies and some services may be funded by NDIS.
If activity costs are not covered by your NDIS plan, they will be charged as an additional cost.
Cerebral Palsy Sporting and Recreation Association聽
The Cerebral Palsy Sporting and Recreation Association (CPSARA) provides individuals with cerebral palsy with sport opportunities and leisure activities.
CPSARA offers resources and tools to connect with their chosen sport and fellow athletes, providing event information and acknowledging sporting achievements.
They run a mentor program, pairing new athletes with experienced athletes.
Livewire powered by Starlight聽
is a free online community connecting teens across Australia and New Zealand experiencing hospitalisation or living with illness or disability, and their siblings.
Who can join? Teens aged 12-20 living in Australia or New Zealand who are experiencing hospitalisation or have a chronic health condition, serious illness or disability, and their siblings.
The Chronic Illness Peer Support (ChIPS) program
The Chronic Illness Peer Support (ChIPS) program is a service鈥痳un by our hospitals young people for young people鈥痑ged 14-25 years living with a chronic health condition and/or disability.
ChIPS provides psychosocial support in a safe and inclusive setting, offering opportunities to connect with others who share similar experiences. The service is delivered through a variety of engaging, peer-led content and projects, accessible both in-person and online.
Active and Creative Kids Vouchers
Active and Creative Kids is a program that supports eligible families with school-aged children to participate in sport, recreational, creative or cultural activities with registered providers.
From February 2024, eligible parents, guardians and carers of school-aged children can .
First Lap learn to swim voucher聽
Parents, guardians, and carers of children aged 3 to 6 years who are not enrolled in school, can towards the cost of swimming lessons.
The voucher can be used for a structured swimming lesson program with an approved First Lap provider.
Arts Access Australia (AAA)
AAA is the peak national body for arts and disability. It is a disability-led organisation that provides Representation and Advocacy, Facilitation and Development, and Information and Advice. Their website provides news, connections and information about the vibrant Australian arts and disability sector.
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Return to Sport- Royal Rehab
Royal Rehab鈥檚 Return to Sport initiative is a service to help you discover sport, recreation and leisure opportunities tailored to your abilities. Some of their programs include adapted yoga, cycling, tennis and winter sports.
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The Adaptive Movement
The Adaptive movement is a website featuring more than 150 providers of Adaptive Sport and Recreation activities throughout NSW (and ACT). It is a 鈥榦ne-stop-shop' for everyone who wants to get more active and wants their sport adapted just for them.
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