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Para Sport Unit

The VIS Para Sport Unit is designed to support Victorian Para athletes from grassroots to elite levels, ultimately increasing Australia’s representation and medal prospects at major Para events.

A game-changer for Victoria’s Paralympic future, the Para Sport Unit is delivered in partnership with the Australian Sports Commission (ASC) and Paralympics Australia (PA) and supports a coordinated, national approach to reduce barriers for participation and talent identification.

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Discover untapped potential and fast track the development of Para athletes in a multi-sport format.

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Provide dedicated coaching, classification and performance support services.

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Support a coordinated approach to talent identification and athlete development.

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Connect athletes with appropriate sport pathways opportunities.

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GET INVOLVED

We’re seeking talented Victorian athletes aspiring to compete at the Los Angeles 2028 or Brisbane 2032 Paralympic Games, or the French Alps 2030 Winter Paralympic Games.

If you are an athlete or organisation who’s interested in being part of the VIS Para Sport Unit, or know someone who might benefit from this initiative, please register your interest below and a member from our team will be in touch.

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Para Sport unit NEWS

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24 August 2026

Road to Brisbane 2032 starts now for Australia’s future Paralympians

Six years out from Brisbane 2032, a new competition has been created to help emerging Para athletes from across Australia realise their dream of wearing the green and gold at a home Paralympic Games. Athletes from every state and territory will compete across 12 sports at the inaugural Para Futures Cup at the Australian Institute…
A green and gold graphic with the AIS and ASC logos, and bold text reading Future Green + Gold
16 March 2026

Future Green + Gold returns in 2026 to discover Australia’s next generation of Brisbane 2032 athletes

A nationwide talent search to discover Australia’s next generation of Olympic and Paralympic athletes returns in 2026 with registrations opening today for the Future Green and Gold campaign. Delivered by the Australian Institute of Sport (AIS) in partnership with state institutes, Paralympics Australia and more than 30 national sporting organisations, the initiative identifies athletes with…
08 August 2025

Australia unearths 346 future stars in historic talent search ahead of Brisbane 2032

Australia's ambitious goal to pull off a record-breaking performance at Brisbane 2032 is gaining momentum, with 346 Olympic and Paralympic hopefuls uncovered through the nations largest-ever talent search.