Special Olympics Australia
Run With The Law
Run With The Law

Australia's biggest fun run starts on
19 March 2010. Register today and join the Flame of Hope as it travels through 40 cities in 29 days.

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National Games April 2010
National Games April 2010

In April 2010, Adelaide will come alive when over 850 Special Olympics athletes come together for a week-long celebration of sport. Don't miss out!

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Become an Athlete
Our Patron

See how Her Excellency Ms Quentin Bryce, Governor General of the Commonwealth of Australia supports Special Olympics athletes.

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Latest News

Siblings Can Now Join The Fun of The National Games

The Games Organising Committee are delighted to announce the first-ever National Games Siblings Day on Tuesday 20 April 2010.

Socceroos Show Their Support for Queensland Footballers

The Queensland state football team took a bold step in their National Games preparations as they met their Socceroos heroes today.

Welcome to Our New Website

Special Olympics Australia is delighted to launch our brand new website!

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Introduction to Special Olympics

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Transforming lives of people with intellectual disability

Special Olympics is the not-for-profit organisation that transforms the lives of people with an intellectual disability through regular sports participation and competition.

Despite some common misconceptions, Special Olympics is not one single event and it’s not just for elite athletes.

Instead, our volunteers provide sports opportunities for all people with an intellectual disability, regardless of their skill level, and they do this every week of the year in communities right across Australia. 

While some Special Olympics athletes strive to win medals, others enjoy the chance to get active, have fun, make friends and feel part of a family.

Whatever their motivation, we encourage all athletes to do their personal best and feel proud, because people with an intellectual disability can face many challenges in life.

They are often ridiculed, misunderstood, isolated or simply ignored.

Yet, with understanding and support they can show their talents and feel the pride of achievement.

People with an intellectual disability who participate in Special Olympics improve their fitness, develop greater self-confidence, and grow socially and spiritually.

Special Olympics is a place where they often discover new abilities, and find their voices as well.

So help us transform the lives of people with an intellectual disability.

Learn more about Special Olympics, be inspired by our athletes, help challenge people’s perceptions and, best of all, get involved.