THE START LINE

Your Para Sport Journey Begins Here

Sean Pollard, Ivy Walker and Josh Hanlon stand on top of a mountain peak

The Start Line is Paralympics Australia’s dedicated home for information, guidance and opportunities for thriving Para athletes to begin or continue their Para sport journeys.

By collaborating with our national network of system partners, our mission is to identify and progress Para athletes with the potential to represent Australia on the global stage.

GET STARTED

Get Involved In Para Sport

Get Involved in Para sport

Submit an enquiry to begin your Para sport journey

Try Para Sport Series

Try Para Sport Series

Presented by Bupa. Register for Try Para Sport 2026 events across Australia

Paralympic Talent Search

Paralympic Talent Search

Register to be part of the Future Green and Gold Program

START LINE STORIES

Sean Pollard, Ivy Walker and Josh Hanlon stand on top of a mountain peak

Chasing Winter Dreams

Para snowboarder Sean Pollard and Para alpine skier Josh Hanlon talk Winter Para sport with up-and-coming visually impaired skier Ivy Walker.

Shooting for 2032

Roller legends Grant Mizens and Tristan Knowles discuss their Para sport journeys with Zara, an up-and-coming wheelchair basketballer

On Track for Success

Para athletics superstar Vanessa Low and Paralympic legend Scott Reardon chat with Cooper, a junior Para-sprinter with a bright future.

GET GOING

Vanessa Low competing in the long jump T63 at the World Para Athletics Championships in Delhi.

Learn More About Para Sports

From track to snow, explore 29 Paralympic sports

Learn More About Classification

Learn More About Classification

See how classification ensures fair competition

Learn More About Pathways

Learn More about Pathways

Check out our guide to understanding Para sport and Classification Pathways

RESOURCES

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Para Units

Event Calendar

Para Sport FAQs

Para sport FAQs

Classification FAQs

Classification FAQs

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Watch our Athlete Story Videos

Watch our Athlete Story Videos

Learn More about Paralympians

Learn More about Paralympians

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Para Sport Equipment Enhancement Program

Para Play Makers

Para Playmakers

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