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Recreation & Travel in NSW

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Recreation in NSW

Australian Paralymic Committee
Originally formed by its members in 1990 as the Australian Paralympic Federation, the Australian Paralympic Committee (APC) is the peak national body responsible for Australia’s elite athletes with a disability.

Disabled Surfers
was established in 1986 by Gary Blaschke after a motorcycle accident which he lost his knee cap and under went extensive rehabilitation.

Disabled WinterSport — Jindabyne
a multi-faceted, self-help sporting organisation founded in 1978 by Australia's first Paralympic skier Ron Finneran and Canadian instructor Bruce Abel. The purpose of DWA is to provide opportunities for people with disabilities to enjoy winter sports.

Riding for the Disabled Association
provide most people with a disability, the opportunity to ride and enjoy all the activities connected with horse riding.

Sailors with Disability
is committed to changing society's perception of people with disabilities. Harbour sailing, ocean racing, the youth program and the inshore and coastal training program are just some of the ways of achieving this.

Rocks Wheelchair Accessible Self Guided Walking Tour
starts in the park just outside of Circular Quay train station and winds its way through the atmospheric streets of the Rocks and Miller’s Point districts. There are 9 stops along the way, where you’ll listen to tales about the first fleet’s landing, the horrific conditions at Sydney’s first hospital and gaol, the unruly ‘Rocks Push’, Cadman’s Cottage and the inspired entrepreneur Robert Cambpell.

Water Skiing
provides information on water skiing for people with physical disabilities & vision impairments.

Wheelchair Sports NSW
based out of Ryde, Sydney Australia. Supporting and conducting a wide range of wheelchair sporting events and programs for athletes of all ages and skill levels, in Sydney and across most of the state. Currently we cater for 14 different sports including; Athletics, Tennis, Basketball, Rugby.

Travel in NSW

Byron Bay Rainforest Resort
Just 300 metres from the sparkling clear waters and white sand beaches of the Pacific Ocean, adjoing Cape Byron Marine Park and Arakwal National Park, Byron Bay Rainforest Resort is a peaceful retreat where you can escape to relax and revitalize.

Disability Hire Vehicles — Oakville, NSW
was established after a trip to the UK to research driving aids for people with a disability.

Wheelchair Access Bed and Breakfast NSW

Accessible cinema locations

  • AMC Tweed Heads 6, NSW
  • Palace Verona, Paddington NSW

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this page updated 5 May 2009

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