Meet the Team – Mel Wilson

Name: Melissa Wilson 

Role: General Manager, Classification and Pathways 

Interesting fact about you: I was once featured in an article in the New York Times discussing my research on birth order and sports performance 

What do you like to do outside of ‘work’? Having dance parties in the lounge room with my 3 young children 

How long have you been with PA? Nearly 2 years 

What are your goals for your role at PA? To increase the number of athletes entering and progressing through Para-sport pathways by improving access to Para-sport opportunities and enhancing athlete experiences. 

What makes you proud to work for PA?  Knowing that I play a role in enabling individuals to reach their full potential through sport and in the process, am contributing to changing societal perceptions of disability – including shaping my own children’s views of disability and raising avid fans of Para-sport! 

Why should someone donate to PA? Through your generous donation, you too will play a role in enabling individuals to reach their full potential through sport! Your support enables PA to create more opportunities for more people to participate in Para-sport, have amazing experiences, and show the world what they can do. 

Is there anything you would like to say to our generous donors?   

Thank you so very much for your wonderful support. Your donation enables the Classification and Pathways Team to develop the next generation of Paralympians and Social Champions, and assists us to lead significant change across the Australia Sport system to ensure a lasting legacy well into the future. Your investment in our Para-athletes of the future is greatly appreciated by all of us here at Paralympics Australia and our athletes, coaches and support staff. 

By Paralympics Australia.

Published 20 June, 2025.