Special Olympics Western Australia
At Special Olympics our goal is to ensure people with intellectual disability get to have special moments.
Moments that give them joy and confidence. Magical moments that will stay with them for a lifetime.
We aim to give all people with intellectual disability the opportunity to play sport their way, on their terms.
To set their own goals and dreams and to reach them, to exceed them and to share these moments with the ones they love.
If you’d like to get involved or join our program, please complete our online form and we’ll be in touch with you soon.
Click here for our online form.
Offerings
Sport Training Programs
Our Special Olympics sport training programs run throughout the year, across all four seasons.
Our current autumn training programs will run from 2 May – 1 July. All program information is available on the below flyer.
Autumn Sport Training Program Information
To participate, please register for each program via the link below.
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Sport Competitions
Below is all the information on our upcoming competitions. Make sure to register for each event to get involved!
DanceSport Development Day – Sunday 15 May 2022
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Community Event
Information on our social community events is below:
- Community Fun Day – 13 February 2022
- Mid-year Community Event – more information coming soon!
- End of Year Awards (TBC)
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Athlete Leadership
Athlete Leadership will commence in May 2022.
- Flyer
- Athlete information sheet
- Mentor information sheet
To register to participate as an athlete or mentor, please complete the relevant online expression of interest form below.
- Athlete expression of interest form
(Manual form available here)
(Due date: 30 April)
- Mentor expression of interest form
(Due date: 15 May)
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Contact
Special Olympics WA State Office
City West Lotteries House
Unit 6, 2 Delhi Street
West Perth, 6005
Please note that the WA staff and volunteers are often outside the office at events/meetings.
Please call the office before you drop in.
Phone: 08 9420 7276
Map: SO WA State Office
City West Train Station – Fremantle Line (Blue) - Fully accessible
Green CAT – stops G09, G13
Yellow CAT – stops Y18, Y21
For general enquiries contact:
info.wa@specialolympics.com.au
State Staff:
Tara Schwarze
Participation Manager
taras@specialolympics.com.au
State Committee:
Chair
Vacant
wa.chair@specialolympics.com.au
Vice Chair
Dianne Claffey
wa.vicechair@specialolympics.com.au
Secretary
Hannah Brown
wa.secretary@specialolympics.com.au
Memberships
Vacant
wa.membership@specialolympics.com.au
Athlete Representative
Vacant
Finance
Caitlyn Smith
Fundraising
Mei Teo
wa.fundraising@specialolympics.com.au
Communications
Abbey Hayes
wa.communcations@specialolympics.com.au
Events
Oliver Loweth
wa.stategames@specialolympics.com.au
Parent Representative
Dee Furnell
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Get in Touch
If you’d like to get involved, please complete our online form and we’ll be in touch with you soon.
Click here for our online form.
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Athlete Membership
Become part of our community now and gain access to a range of opportunities.
Athlete Membership Information Sheet
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Become a Volunteer
We always need help! We have a range of opportunities big and small that you can get involved in.
Sign up as a volunteer now by clicking here
Once registered, you will receive the latest news and updates on all our current volunteer opportunities.
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Partners
Are you interested in strengthening inclusion in your community or sport? You can become a partner with us today.
To find out more please contact us directly on info.wa@specialolympics.com.au.
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Return to Sport
Click here to read the Return to Sport Plan
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COVID-19 hub
Click here for COVID-19 resources for athletes, caregivers, and families.
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Donations
Special Olympics gives Western Australians with intellectual disabilities the confidence they need to succeed, on and off the playing field.
By donating through the link below will ensure your donated funds support Special Olympic Athletes here in WA.
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