The Australian Paralympic Committee supports 15 Summer Paralympic Sports through the delivery of the Paralympic Preparation Program (PPP). The PPP aims to provide Australia's elite Paralympic athletes with the guidance and support necessary to allow them to perform to their potential at the Paralympic Games.

APC Managed Sports

The following summer sports are managed by the APC who act as their National Federation:

• Boccia
• Goalball
• Powerlifting
• Wheelchair Rugby

National Federation

The following summer sports are managed by their respective National Federations and are funded through a mainstream agreement with the APC:

• Athletics
• Cycling
• Equestrian
• Football 7 a-side
• Rowing
• Sailing
• Shooting
• Swimming
• Table Tennis
• Wheelchair Basketball
• Wheelchair Tennis

The following summer sports have been added to the program of events for the 2016 Games:

• Para-Canoe
• Para-Triathlon

Other Paralympic Sports

The following summer sports are contested at the Paralympic Games but are not currently supported by the APC:

• Archery
• Football 5-a-side
• Judo
• Volleyball (sitting)
• Wheelchair Fencing