- Must be a minimum of 18 years old
- Hold a valid passport
- Must have a disability
Simply head to our donations page or contact us if you wish to become a corporate partner or help out in other ways.
People with a disability who would like to be considered for the next International Abilympics competition are invited to post or e-mail Abilympics WA using the contact details on the Contact Us page.
The Australian Abilympics team provides for the support needs of the competitors. This usually includes a State registered nurse and several people who are available to assist with transferring of people with mobility disabilities. The amount of support provided depends upon the need of the competitors for that particular competition.
Any person with a disability who has a skill in the categories being offered for competition by the host country for that particular International Abilympics competition.
There is an Abilympics WA annual subscription of $10.00.
Competitors are asked to pay their own registration with the International Association (normally approximately $250.00), to arrange their own passport and travel insurance costs, and they are also asked to contribute to or arrange fundraising towards their own fare.
Abilympics previously used Telemarketing and door-to-door fund-raising, and now relies purely on asking for donations. We are also seeking assistance from corporate partners.
Prior to each international competition Abilympics selects up to two competitors for each skill area where there are suitable applicants. If there are more than two suitable applicants for the same skill area than Abilympics arranges an appropriate work skills competition to select the best two applicants.
Abilympics raises funds to support the selected competitors so that they can compete in the international competitions that are held in different countries approximately every four years.
Abilympics is based on the belief that given the opportunity to compete at an international level people with disabilities will have increased confidence in their work skill capabilities and that this will enhance their subsequent employment potentials.