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Wheelchair basketball is currently hailed as the fastest-growing sport for athletes with a physical disability. It is now played in over 80 countries with over 100,00 players at all levels globally.
“Sport has the power to change the world … We believe that sport and society need to evolve to be more inclusive and collaborative; to live and reflect the Australian values of equality, mateship, and a fair go — for everyone.” -Paralympics Australia Pathways Guide
If you are a coach, educator or just keen to extend your knowledge of Para-sport, please get in touch. We run quarterly 'Come & Learn' sessions to help people upskill in making sporting sessions more inclusive for everyone. Manly Wheelchair Basketball Association has designed an Inclusive PDHPE Basketball Program for 'Come & Learn' participants.
Explore our handy Quick Guide below for practical tips on making sport more inclusive and supporting players & coaches as they start their wheelchair basketball journey.
Australia has a proud history of participating in the development of wheelchair basketball both nationally and globally, producing world renowned Para-athletes and our Rollers & Gliders National Programs.
Find out more from Basketball Australia
Learn more about 'The Start Line' from Paralympics Australia
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