Ep 19 | The Para Sport Pathway You Might Not Know You’re Eligible For | Katherine Reed

Could you be eligible for para sport without even realising it?In this episode of There She Is, Katherine Reed from ParaQuad Tasmania challenges some of the biggest misconceptions around wheelchair basketball and who can play.Katherine shares her own remarkable journey from aspiring jockey to spinal cord injury at 19, discovering wheelchair basketball in rehabilitation and ultimately representing Australia. She explains why you don't need to use a wheelchair in everyday life to play, the surprising range of physical impairments that may qualify someone for para sport, and the pathways available for athletes wanting to take their sport further.We also explore the power of para sport beyond competition — from confidence and identity to friendships, community and learning from others with disabiliy — and Katherine's work creating more opportunities for Tasmanian women and girls through Her Path to Play.Whether you have a disability, a long-term injury, work within sport or simply want to understand para sport better, this conversation might completely change your perception of who gets to participate.In this episode:- Who can actually qualify for wheelchair basketball.- Katherine's journey from aspiring jockey to representing Australia.- Why para sport can offer a new pathway for athletes after injury.- The community, confidence and connection sport can provide.- How Her Path to Play is getting more Tasmanian women and girls involved.Keen to learn more?Head to ParaQuad Tas https://www.paraquadtas.org.au/Register for the Her Path to Play program 12 Sept Hobart10 Oct Devonporthttps://events.humanitix.com/host/katherine-reedBasketball Tas https://www.basketballtasmania.com.au/where-can-i-play/wheelchair-basketball/If you believe in creating stronger pathways, healthier sporting environments and better opportunities for women and girls in sport, we'd love your support.Become a WSRT member:https://wsrt.org.au/membership