Disability Sports Australia aims to connect Australians with disabilities to local adaptive sport and recreational opportunities. You can register for upcoming events through their website.
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Jooay App
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. The app also helps parents, rehabilitation professionals, educators and community to communicate and learn from each other.
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Early Links Group Programs
Early Links runs a range of therapy groups and youth groups from our offices in Maitland, Ashtonfield, Kurri Kurri, and Muswellbrook.
Eligibility criteria vary 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.
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Livewire powered by Starlight
A free online community connecting teens across Australia and New Zealand experiencing hospitalisation or living with illness or disability, and their siblings.
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 can join.
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Nursed Day Programs
Nursed is a registered NDIS provider that offers a range of disability support services, including day programs tailored to match several interests and hobbies, such as sports, art, games, and cooking. You may request a consultation to ensure it a right fit for your child.
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The Chronic Illness Peer Support (ChIPS) Program
The Chronic Illness Peer Support (ChIPS) program is a service run by young people for young
people aged 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 content and projects, accessible both in-person and online. -
Active and Creative Kids Vouchers
A voucher program to support eligible families with school-aged children (aged 4 – 18 years) to participate in sport, recreational, creative or cultural activities with registered providers.
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NSW DET Guidelines and Resources – Additional Support for Employment
These guidelines provide information and resources for acquiring additional support for employment after leaving school.
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Return to Sport- Royal Rehab
Royal Rehab’s 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 in locations including Ryde, Collaroy, Cairns, Brisbane, Melbourne, Penrith, Petersham, and Townsville.
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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 ‘one-stop-shop’ for everyone who wants to get more active and wants their sport adapted just for them.
Available in the following locations: ACT, Central Coast, Central West and Orana, Far West, Hunter, Illawarra, Metropolitan Sydney, New England North West, North Coast, Riverina Murray, South East and Tablelands