Join the team shaping the future of boccia in Australia. Boccia Australia is seeking a passionate, forward-thinking Director who’s ready to roll up their sleeves and help drive a bold, inclusive strategy for growth—from grassroots to Paralympic podium to internationally sanctioned competition in Australia.
Boccia Australia’s Sport Development Coordinator, Charles Eriku, spoke to ABC Alice Springs about Boccia’s rules, Australia’s success, and the launch of the Alice Springs Mini Paralympics.
Boccia Australia was proudly represented at the Alice Springs Mini Paralympics from 1–4 September, with Sport Development Officer Charles leading a series of Boccia activities.
Australia’s boccia team, featuring athletes Dan Michel and Jamieson Leeson alongside ramp assistants Ash Maddern and Jasmine Haydon, have captured gold in Seoul—dominating the BC3 Pairs event at the 2025 World Boccia Cup.
Australia is taking a major step toward equity in Paralympic sport, with the Para Athlete Barrier Fund now removing financial roadblocks for over 120 athletes. Discover how this support is changing the game for Boccia athletes like Dylan Schwarz, Ashlee Maddern, Jean-Paul La Fontaine, and Lachlan Kavanagh.
Click on the link for the latest edition of Around the Courts!
This edition has updates on from the Board, a story by a new boccia player in Tasmania, the results of the ACT as well as what to do if you think someone has behaved in a way that is not acceptable to BA
Applications will open in December 2024 for the ASC Women's Mentor Program for community coaches and officials who identify as women. During this program, coaches and officials will be supported by the ASC team to develop and implement mentor programs, and drive gender equity and positive sport experiences for women and girls within their club or organisation.
ASC announces sweeping investment package for Australian sport
Historic $385m Win Well and Play Well investment for 70 sports
High Performance funding to kickstart preparations for LA2028 Games
More sports than ever receiving Play Well participation funding
Play Well – Australia’s Sport
Participation Strategy (Play Well
Strategy) has been developed to
create great sporting environments
and experiences, where individuals
of all ages, backgrounds, genders
and abilities can come together to
access the benefits of sport.
Disability Sports Australia and Paralympics Australia are excited to present Try Para-Sports!
These are free events across Australia to start your Para-Sport journey.
What's on:
Learn more about local Para-Sports
Make new friends
Meet and greet Paralympians and see their medals up close
Have fun!