Paralympics Australia – Allied Health Education Session

Print

Allied Health & the Para Sport Pathway

Delivered in partnership with NSWIS Para Unit’s Transition Program

Presented by Tom Chapman -Physiotherapist, Para Sport & Classification Advisor NSWIS & ACTAS

Location: Charles Sturt University —Indoor Sports Centre, Bathurst Building 1220 map


Saturday 11th April 2026 1:00 -2:00 PM * (1 hour of CPD for Allied Health attendees)

Who should attend:
Physiotherapists, Exercise Physiologists, Occupational Therapists, and all Allied Health professionals interested in learning about classification, pathways, and opportunities in Para sport.

What you’ll learn:
• Understanding Para Sport classification & eligibility
• Role of Allied Health in the Para Sport pathway
• How to identify and refer potential Para athletes
• NSWIS Para Unit pathways and support programs
• Q&A with classification and pathway advisor

Register for the free Allied Health Education Session here**:
https://forms.office.com/r/GENexU7Tug


**If you can’t make the 11th April but are interested in receiving education, please also fill out
the registration form there is a section to request education for your practice/department

Enquiries: Thomas.Chapman@paralympic.org.au| 0412 146 048

This event runs alongside the NSWIS Para Unit Transition Program being held on 10, 11th April 2026.
If you have clients that you believe would be interested, please get them to register with NSWIS here
NSWIS Para Unit Athlete Registration

Date & Time
11 April 2026 1:00PM
End Date & Time
11 April 2026 2:00PM
Location
Charles Sturt University —Indoor Sports Centre, Bathurst Building 1220 (refer map in event info)
Target Audience
Allied Health Professionals, Community members
Event Organiser
Paralympics Australia and NSWIS Para Unit’s Transition Program
Cost

Free

Enquiries

Thomas.Chapman@paralympic.org.au | 0412 146 048

CPD Information

1 hour of CPD for Allied Health attendees