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Celebrating Inclusion, Today and Everyday

Special Olympics Australia has celebrated inclusion everyday for almost 50-years. Today, we recognise International Day of People with Disability (IDPwD).

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Downpour of Support at SPLASH Sydney

SPLASH Sydney, our annual corporate swim challenge was electric with 11 corporate teams, 9 sports champions and 8 Special Olympics athletes...plus a thunderstorm!

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If you have intellectual disability/autism, you can enjoy sport at Special Olympics Australia. If you want to do good and be inspired, you can volunteer. If you love to coach or officiate, you’re welcome here.

Athletes

If you have intellectual disability/autism, come and join Special Olympics Australia. We can help you get fit, have fun, build confidence and make friends. Regardless of your age, ability or aspirations, this is your place to belong.

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Volunteers

Join Special Olympics Australia to be part of a supportive sporting community where athletes with intellectual disability/autism consistently inspire joy.

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Coaches and Officials

Join Special Olympics Australia to bring quality instruction and support to people with intellectual disability/autism so they can enjoy sport and community. If you need to learn how, or upskill, our Inclusive Sport Academy has you covered.

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Special Olympics World Winter Games

From 8-16 March 2025, 12 Australian athletes will compete at the Special Olympics World Winter Games in Turin, Italy. The World Games is a flagship event of the Special Olympics Movement and the pinnacle of competition success for Special Olympics athletes. The World Games in Italy will host 1,500 athletes from 103 delegations.

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Inclusive Sport Academy

If you want to polish your skills to deliver sport and physical activity programs to people with intellectual disability/autism you should enrol in our Inclusive Sport Academy. Through this platform we share our sports inclusion expertise for the benefit of teachers, coaches, tertiary students, allied health professionals and inclusion advocates.

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Partners in Inclusion

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