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Revisit the World Games!

From June 25 - July 4 2011, 130 Australian athletes competed in Athens. Revisit the highlights and share their achievements.


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Community Sports-Link

Community Sports-Link offers sports activities, training and competition through schools, sports clubs and disability service providers.

 

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Trans Tasman Games 2011
Trans Tasman Tournament

Congratulations to all Australian and New Zealand athletes who competed in the inaugural Trans Tasman Tournament in New Zealand.


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Latest News

Take Part in the Torch Run at the 2013 World Winter Games

7 February 2012 | Special Olympics Australia are excited to announce athlete nominations are now open for the Law Enforcement Torch Run (LETR) Final Leg for the 2013 World Winter Games to be held in PyeongChang (Korea).

GMS Super Trainers Wanted

18 January 2012 | Great opportunity to become a Games Management System (GMS) expert with a professional development offer from Special Olympics International. DEADLINE HAS BEEN EXTENDED.
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Kelly Wins Major Award

6 December 2011 | While 2011 US Open winner Sam Stosur took out Australia’s major award last night –  the Newcombe Medal – our own golden girl of the court Kelly Wren was recognised as Outstanding Athlete With a Disability at a gala event in Melbourne.

Special Olympics is a worldwide movement that inspires people with an intellectual disability to reach their personal best through regular sport and competition.

It is not a single event and it is not just for the elite.

Instead Special Olympics volunteers provide sports opportunities for all people with an intellectual disability regardless of their skills, and they do this every week 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 be part of a family. Whatever their motivation, we cater for them by providing meaningful sports programs delivered within a supportive environment where people with an intellectual disability are accepted and can feel proud.

People with an intellectual disability are often ridiculed, misunderstood, isolated or simply ignored. Yet, with the understanding and support of Special Olympics they discover the skills that allow them to improve their health, develop self-confidence and bring joy to themselves, their families and their community.

You can help us give more people with an intellectual disability a chance to achieve their personal best. Learn more about Special Olympics, be inspired by our athletes or best of all, get involved!

    

 

 

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