Who is Blind Sports Australia

Blind Sports Australia (BSA) is a national sporting organisation for blind and vision impaired sport. BSA helps create pathways and opportunities for blind sports participation from grassroots community level, right up to elite competition at national and international level.

We work with our members and other organisations across Australia to grow sporting opportunities for people who are blind or have low vision. BSA is a not-for-profit organisation, a founding member of Paralympics Australia and the Australian Sporting Alliance for People with a Disability and is Australia’s representative to the International Blind Sports Federation.

Our Impact

Blind Sports Australia’s unwavering commitment has transformed lives, empowering blind athletes to surpass boundaries and achieve greatness in the world of sports.

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There are more than 20 sports in Australia that people who are Blind or Vision Impaired can participate in currently, with that number continuing to grow!
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It is estimated there are over 575,000 people who are blind or vision impaired currently living in Australia, with more than 70 per cent over the age of 65 and over 66,000 people who are blind!
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Blind Sports Australia was founded in 1980 and has been supporting Blind and Vision Impaired Sport for 40+ years!

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Vision Australia and Blind Sports Australia team up to support blind and low vision athletes in the 2023 IBSA World Blind Games

International Events

Vision Australia and Blind Sports Australia are thrilled to announce their support for the largest ever Australian Team of blind and low...
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Help us Support our Athletes at the 2023 IBSA World Games

International Events

Help us to support our Australian Blind Sports Team heading to the 2023 IBSA World Games in Birmingham!Blind Sports Australia is...
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Australia name Chef de Mission for 2023 IBSA World Blind Games

International Events

Blind Sports Australia is pleased to share some big news about the Australian Team heading to the IBSA World Games 2023, with the...
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2023 IBBA World Blind Bowls Championships

Sport

The IBBA World Championships for 2023 will take place at Club Tweed in Tweed Heads Australia, from March 5 - 15, 2023. Australian Blind...
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