Para-sport Equipment Fund

Apply now for Round 13 of the Para-sport Equipment Fund!

With thanks to the Toyota Community Foundation, round 13 of the Para-sport Equipment Fund is open.

Applications for Round 13 will close at 11:59pm on Sunday October 15, 2023, with notification of outcomes for Round 13 on Friday October 27, 2023.

What is the Para-sport Equipment Fund

The Para-sport Equipment fund is designed to provide opportunities for Australians with disabilities to participate and compete in Para-sport by addressing some of the most significant challenges faced by Para-athletes and programs; the costs associated with obtaining Para-sport equipment, which in many cases must be customised for the participant.

Delivered in collaboration with Paralympics Australia’s key stakeholders, the fund aims to offer a range of equipment access solutions for Para-athletes and participation programs to enable more people with a disability to participate in Para-sport.

The primary focus of the program is to support individuals and programs at the entry participation level, however Para-athletes and programs with a focus of higher levels within the pathway may also be considered.

Please read the Para-sport Equipment Fund Guidelines (PDF – 91KB) prior to submitting your application.

Read more about the impact of the fund via our athlete testimonials.

Application Form

We recommend completing this application form on a desktop or laptop computer, rather than a mobile device.

Your Details
Please ensure you read the eligibility requirements and selection process prior to starting your application.
Name*
First name Surname
Organisation (if applicable)
Role within organisation (if applicable)
Address*
Address Line 1 Address Line 2 Suburb State Postcode
Phone number*
Email address*
Who is this application intended for?*
What is the individual's name?*
What is the individual's date of birth?*
MM slash DD slash YYYY
What is the individual's address?*
Address Line 1 Address Line 2 Suburb State Postcode
Is the individual an Australian citizen or permanent resident of Australia?*
What is the individual's eligible health condition?*
Please describe the other health condition.*
Which of the following Paralympic sports is the individual involved in?*
Which of the following best describes the individual's current involvement in their sport?*
Does the individual hold, or has previously held, a classification in any Para-sport? If so, what was it?*
Are the members of the sport program citizens or permanent residents of Australia?*
What are the eligible health conditions of the members of the sport program?*
Please describe the other health conditions of the members of the sport program.*
Please list the equipment you require.*
Item Quantity Cost (AUD) per item (Do not include ‘$’)
TOTAL SUM (AUD) 0
Please provide a quote from a registered business for the requested equipment if you meet the requirements below.
Drop files here or
Accepted file types: pdf, Max. file size: 195 MB.
You are only required to provide a quote from a registered business for the requested equipment if the individual is an athlete in an Australian national squad OR you are requesting items other than an athletics track chair, entry-level seated throwing frame, handcycle or playing chair for wheelchair basketball, wheelchair tennis and wheelchair rugby.
Please provide a quote from a registered business for the requested equipment if you meet the requirement below.
Max. file size: 195 MB.
You are only required to provide a quote from a registered business for the requested equipment if you are requesting items other than an athletics track chair, entry-level seated throwing frame, handcycle or playing chair for wheelchair basketball, wheelchair tennis and wheelchair rugby.
How do you intend to use the equipment? Please provide as much detail as possible.*
How will the equipment be stored and maintained?*
Please detail any funding or sponsorship the individual has received from any organisation in the last three years.*
Please detail any funding or sponsorship the sport program has received from any organisation in the last three years.*
Do you currently have access to the requested equipment? If so, please detail how old each item is, how long you have had each item, and your reasons for requesting a new item.
Do you have an active National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) plan?*
Is there any funding in your NDIS plan which could assist you in acquiring the equipment? Please clarify.*
Referee’s Details
Please provide the details of a referee from a state or national sporting organisation, club coach or school leader who will endorse this application and verify the health condition of individual applicants. If you are a member of a National Program, your referee must be a staff member of the High Performance Program.This cannot be the same person who submits the application.
Organisation*
Role within organisation*
Name*
First name Surname
Phone number*
Email address*
Please tick the box below once you have read the Para-sport Equipment Fund Eligibility requirements and selection process*
- I have read the Para-sport Equipment Fund Guidelines.
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