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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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Young Athletes

Young Athletes focuses on play-based activities to support social and physical growth for children with and without disability aged 2-8. It is fun and inclusive.

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Inclusive Sport in Schools

Our Inclusive Sport in Schools program improves the health and wellbeing of students with and without disability through the delivery of sport and physical activity at school.

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Playing for All

Playing for All is a games-based program for youth (8-17) and adults (18+) with and without disability. It helps them get active, make friends and have fun while learning important life skills.

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Affiliate Program

Our Affiliate Program is how we collaborate with groups who want to offer an inclusive environment for athletes with intellectual disability/autism.

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Inclusive Sport Academy

Our online learning space will teach you the principles, techniques and tools to coach, teach and guide people with intellectual disability/autism.

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Unified Sports

Special Olympics Australia is on a mission to make our country more inclusive, and you can lead the way by using your sports expertise to help deliver Unified Sports.

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