EPISODE · Jun 16, 2025 · 6 MIN
Sport pathway to social connection for people with disability
from SBS News In Depth
The physical, mental and social benefits of regular exercise are well-documented. Recent research shows people with disability receive the same benefits from participating in sport and physical activity as those not having a disability. However, according to data from the Australian Sports Commission, only 25 per cent of Australians with disability engage in sport or physical activity at least once a week. Sporting Wheelies hoping to change that.
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The physical, mental and social benefits of regular exercise are well-documented. Recent research shows people with disability receive the same benefits from participating in sport and physical activity as those not having a disability. However, according to data from the Australian Sports Commission, only 25 per cent of Australians with disability engage in sport or physical activity at least once a week. Sporting Wheelies hoping to change that.
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Sport pathway to social connection for people with disability
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