Becoming Paralympic champion: Emily Petricola
September 17, 2021In 2007, following the sudden onset of numbness throughout her body, Emily Petricola was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis (MS). She was 27. Fast forward six years, Emily is a Paralympic Champion!
The marathon men: Clifford and Logan reflect on Tokyo
September 17, 2021Jaryd Clifford returned to Australia as a three-time Paralympic medallist, winning silver in both the T12/13 Marathon and the 5000m, and a bronze in the 1500m.
Tokyo 2020: Our Paralympians Inspired the World
September 16, 2021Emily Petricola wins gold at her first Paralympic Games.
Dylan Alcott completes Golden Slam at US Open
September 14, 2021With a third quad wheelchair singles title secured at the US Open, world No.1 Dylan Alcott also makes history as the first man in tennis to win a Golden Slam.
R U OK? Day 2021
September 9, 2021Today is R U OK? Day. This year the message is: “Are they really OK? Ask them today”.
Celebrating Father's Day: Dave Crosbee
September 5, 2021The celebration of Father’s Day reminds us about both the importance and the challenges of fatherhood.
Unfinished business
September 1, 2021Carol Cooke AM, a three-time Paralympic gold medallist, arrived in Tokyo as the athlete to beat. For Cooke, Tokyo turned out to be a Games like no other, for many different reasons.
Lei and Yang help Australia to most successful ever day
August 31, 2021Australia’s Para-table tennis program enjoyed its most successful ever day on Monday, claiming a remarkable two gold medals – as many as Australia had won in total in the 61 years since the first Paralympic Games, in Rome in 1960.
It’s Go Time in Tokyo: Paralympics Preview
August 25, 2021After having to overcome so much adversity, the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games are finally here! Our Paralympians serve to remind us that anything is possible.
Returning Olympians share stories with school's across Victoria
August 24, 2021Tokyo Olympic Games athletes have dialled into virtual classrooms across Victoria.
