The QAS Para Unit is designed to support Queensland’s Para athletes from grassroots to the podium, building a lasting legacy for Para sport in Australia. Our goal is to ensure more athletes with a disability can get involved in Para sport, be discovered and chase their dreams to represent Australia on the world stage.
Part of the national Para Uplift program, in partnership with the Australian Institute of Sport (AIS) and Paralympics Australia, the QAS Para Unit has identified 64 athletes across 18 sports since its launch in February 2025.
Queensland’s Para sport community thrives through the support of athletes, coaches, health professionals and volunteers. Join us in helping the next generation of Para athletes succeed.
Curious about Para sport? You don’t need experience, just a willingness to have a go. Check out the latest Paralympic Talent Search testing opportunities.
Register your interest to access development pathways and support opportunities. You don’t need experience, just a willingness to have a go.
Join Paralympics Australia’s network to expand your Para sport knowledge.
Want to support the next generation of Para athletes? Sign up to assist with events, programs, and athletes across Queensland.
Stay up-to-date on Queensland’s elite Para athletes and events.
The Queensland Academy of Sport (QAS) Talent team is heading to Townsville this July and you could be exactly who we’re looking for.
No prior sports experience required. Just the drive to find out how good you could be. The YouFor2032 Para testing session is your pathway to enter the QAS Para Unit.
Stay up-to-date on Queensland’s elite Para athletes and upcoming events.
“We want to create this groundswell of talent that is existing in the community that might not know there is a pathway to Paralympic sport and give them every opportunity to achieve at the highest level.”
Learn more about Para sport pathways and opportunities.
Learn about national Para sport programs, athlete stories, events and the pathway to the Paralympic Games.
Explore the different Paralympic sports, classification details and what’s required to get involved in each discipline.
Access education, tools and resources designed to build Para sport capability across coaching, support teams and sporting organisations.
