The Start Line | Paralympics Australia

The Start Line is Paralympics Australia’s dedicated home for information, guidance and opportunities for thriving Para-athletes to begin or continue their Para-sport journeys.

By collaborating with our national network of system partners, our mission is to identify and progress Para-athletes with the potential to represent Australia on the global stage.

GET STARTED

Get Involved in Para-sport

Submit an enquiry to begin your Para-sport journey

Try Para-sport events

Register for a ‘Try Para-sport’ event in your state

Paralympic Talent Search

Register to be part of the Future Green and Gold Program

START LINE STORIES

Shooting for 2032

Roller legends Grant Mizens and Tristan Knowles discuss their Para-sport journeys with Zara, an up-and-coming wheelchair basketballer

On Track for Success

Para-athletics superstar Vanessa Low and Paralympic legend Scott Reardon chat with Cooper, a junior Para-sprinter with a bright future.

GET INVOLVED

Check your eligibility

Use the Impairment Mapping Tool to understand Para-sport eligibility

PA Events Calendar

Explore some of the events coming up in your local area

Para-Play Makers

Register to join our Para-Play Makers network and support the movement

Resources

Learn more about Classification 

Learn more about Pathways

Para-sport FAQs

Learn more about Para-sports

Learn more about Paralympians

Learn more about the Paralympic Games

Official cheer squad of the
Australian Paralympic Team and Paralympic Movement.

Major Partners

Official Partners