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Paralympics Australia Announces Simon Rabbitt As New Chief Operating Officer

Paralympics Australia is excited to announce the appointment of Simon Rabbitt as the new Chief Operating Officer effective Monday 6 January 2025. Mr Rabbitt brings more than 25 years’ experience across the sport, major events , media and global interactive games sectors. In his most recent position as Chief Financial and Operating Officer with ASX...

Seven to broadcast 2019 World Para-athletics Champ...

The Seven Network’s groundbreaking coverage of Australian Paralympic sport will step up yet another gear during the 2019 World Para-athletics Championships next month (November)

Kelly and Corry set new world records

Leading the Para-swimming contingent today (26 October) at the 2019 Australian Short Course Championships in Melbourne, VIC, was Ahmed Kelly, who set a new SM3 world record in the

Melbourne reaches fever pitch as four records fall

Four world records were broken by Australian Paralympians on Thursday (24 October), the opening day of the 2019 Australian Short Course Championships.

Swimming showcase set for Saturday

In an Australian first, Para-athletes and able-bodied athletes will team up to compete in the mixed 4x50m freestyle at the 2019 Australian Short Course Championships in Melbourne,

Global Games helping to drive more Aussie Para-spo...

Over the last 18 months, Australia has proven itself to be a powerhouse in Paralympic sport, not only on the track or in the pool, but as a host of some of the most elite Para-spor

IPC President visits Australia

The International Paralympic Committee's (IPC) President, Andrew Parsons, completed a six-day visit of Australia on Thursday (17 October), during which time he met the country's Pr