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When Rosemary Little was 12-years-old, she contracted a form of autoimmune encephalitis, causing idiopathic spastic quadriplegia and generalised dystonia. This meant that she had to relearn all of the skills…

Guy Henly has earned his stripes as one of the Australian Para-athletics team’s most respected members, having won a medal at every World Para-athletics Championships since 2013. In an exceptional…

After coming within a whisker of selection for the 2008 Australian Paralympic Team, wheelchair basketballer Bill Latham was over the moon to qualify for London 2012. Bill contributed a sizeable…

You can download a copy of Paralympics Australia’s current and past annual reports (PDF versions) below. Australian Paralympic Federation 1994 1994-APF-Annual-Report 1995 1995-APF-Annual-Report 1996 1996-APF-Annual-Report 1997 1997-APF-Annual-Report Australian Paralympic Committee…

Honorary President Alison Creagh AM CSC Alison Creagh was appointed to the Paralympics Australia board in June 2022. Alison is a chair, non-executive director and strategic adviser. Her experience spans…

Rising track and road cycling star David Nicholas made the best possible start to his international career when he won gold in the 3000m individual pursuit and silver in the…

Two-time Paralympian Carol Cooke is one of the most motivating figures in Australian sport. She first dreamed of representing her country as a 14-year-old Canadian national watching the Opening Ceremony…

Sharon Jarvis is one of the most experienced and skilful Para-equestrian riders in the country. The WA native has been riding horses since she was just three years old. At…

In October 1994, 24-year-old Stuart Tripp was involved in a car accident when he veered off the road and into a tree. After spending several weeks in a coma, he…