Wheelchair Sports NSW

What Wheelchair Sports NSW does

Wheelchair Sports NSW/ACT is a non-profit State Sporting Organisation, founded in 1961 and domiciled in New South Wales, Australia, that serves as the governing body for wheelchair sport for people with disabilities across NSW and the ACT. The organization operates a network of 24+ wheelchair basketball clubs and 6+ wheelchair AFL clubs, and delivers programming across Wheelchair AFL, Wheelchair Basketball, Wheelchair Rugby, Wheelchair Tennis, and Para-athletics. It serves participants ranging from children aged 6–18 (Junior Wheelies Camps) to elite athletes on Paralympic pathways, as well as inclusive programs such as HER SPORT for women and girls, Rolling Rainbow for LGBTQ+ inclusion, and Adaptive Venue Management as a venue accessibility service.

The business model is a diversified non-profit funding stack rather than a commercial revenue engine. Earned income comes from individual memberships, event registration fees (e.g., $50 per Junior Wheelies camp, $60–$180 for Basketball Club Championship packages, up to $360 for elite track meets), and equipment loans at approximately $250 per six months. The remainder of operating funding is sourced from corporate partnerships (Macquarie as major partner, plus Transport for NSW, BrightSky, Forward Ability Support, Mogo Wheelchairs, City Ford, Stacks Goudkamp, Freedom Motors Australia, and others), government grants, public donations, and fundraising events including the Golf Day 2026 and Roll-A-Thon Corporate Challenge. Distribution is primarily direct via clubs, schools programs, corporate team-building experiences, and equipment loan channels across NSW and ACT.

Operationally, the organization is community-led, run by CEO Mick Garnett with a long-standing volunteer base, and operates from an office in Putney NSW. Its core technology is not disclosed; there are no proprietary software products, APIs, or AI capabilities referenced — the offering is fundamentally in-person sports programming supported by a standard website and event management platform. The announced pipeline includes new Wheelchair AFL clubs on the Central Coast and Newcastle, suggesting continued but incremental geographic buildout within the existing NSW/ACT footprint rather than broader national expansion.

Name

Wheelchair Sports NSW

Legal name

Wheelchair Sports NSW/ACT

Website

https://wsnsw.org.au

Company type

Private

Founded year

1961

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Wheelchair Sports NSW/ACT is a non-profit State Sporting Organisation founded in 1961 that delivers wheelchair sport programs and clubs (AFL, basketball, rugby, tennis, para-athletics) across NSW and ACT for people with disabilities, funded by memberships, events, grants, donations, and corporate sponsors.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Adaptive Disability Sports Services

NAICS

Sports Teams and Clubs (711211), Sports and Recreation Instruction (61162)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYMPAKACAH

Disability & Adaptive Sports Organizations (Paralympic, Special Olympics)

Media, Entertainment & Sports/Sports (Leagues, Teams, Events, Venues)/Collegiate & Amateur Sports Organizations (NCAA, Federations, Clubs)

SECONDARYMPAKADAM

Adaptive & Para-Sport Event Organizers

Media, Entertainment & Sports/Sports (Leagues, Teams, Events, Venues)/Sports Event & Tournament Organizers (Tours, Championships, Meets)

SECONDARYMPAKAJAK

Adaptive & Para-Sport Training Programs

Media, Entertainment & Sports/Sports (Leagues, Teams, Events, Venues)/Sports Camps, Academies & Training Centers

SECONDARYHSADAEAM

Adaptive & Para-Sport Coaching

Home & Personal Services/Fitness, Wellness & Personal Training/Sports Coaching & Athletic Performance

Keywords

• Adaptive wheelchair sports
• Disability sports programs
• Wheelchair basketball clubs
• Para-athletics programs
• Inclusive sports programs

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Fees: Annual membership fees for athletes and sporting members to join Wheelchair Sports NSW/ACT clubs
2. Event Registration Fees: Fees for participating in events such as Junior Wheelies camps ($50 per camp), Wheelchair Basketball Club Championships (ranging from $60-$180 depending on tournament package), and elite track meets (up to $360 for full registration)
3. Corporate Partnerships and Sponsorship: Revenue from program and event sponsorship, donated goods and services, cause related marketing, and team engagement activities with corporate partners
4. Government Grants and Support: Reliance on government support and grants to provide opportunities for everyone in NSW and ACT to participate in wheelchair sports
5. Donations: Public donations to support athletes and programs
6. Equipment Loan Program: Equipment loans for eligible members at approximately $250 per 6 months to support participants trying new sports, developing skills, and engaging in training and competition

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Wheelchair Sports NSW/ACT is a non-profit state sporting organisation that organises and delivers wheelchair sport programs for people with disabilities across New South Wales and the Australian Capital Territory. It supports specialist clubs in Wheelchair AFL, Wheelchair Basketball, Wheelchair Rugby, Wheelchair Tennis, and Para-athletics, and runs supplementary programs including Junior Wheelies Camps, HER SPORT, Rolling Rainbow, an Equipment Loan Program, Athlete Grants, and Schools and Team Building Experiences.

Product overview

Wheelchair Sports NSW/ACT is a State Sporting Organisation for people with disabilities, providing a portfolio of sport programs and support services. The offering consists of competitive sport programs (Wheelchair AFL, Basketball, Rugby, Tennis, and Para-athletics) alongside developmental and inclusive programs including Junior Wheelies Camps for children, HER SPORT for women and girls, Rolling Rainbow for LGBTQ+ inclusion, Equipment Loan for members, Athlete Grants for financial support, and Schools/Team Building Experiences for education and corporate sectors. The organisation operates as a membership-based non-profit supporting clubs across NSW and ACT.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Junior Wheelies Camps: Holiday camps for children aged 6-18 years who want to try wheelchair sports
• HER SPORT
• Equipment Loan Program
• Rolling Rainbow
• Adaptive Venue Management

Products and services

• Wheelchair AFL A unisex wheelchair sport open to all abilities, allowing people with and without disabilities to play together in a competitive and social environment. Delivered through a network of clubs across NSW and ACT including Sydney, Canberra, Wagga Wagga, and Temora, with planned expansion to Central Coast and Newcastle.
• Wheelchair Basketball Competitive wheelchair basketball leagues and club competitions including Junior Club League, Club Championships, and the Her Sport Festival, delivered through 24+ clubs across NSW and ACT such as Lismore Lightning, Rolling Thunder, Sydney Blues, Illawarra Eagles, Sutherland Sharks, and Canberra Chargers.
• Wheelchair Rugby Contact team sport for wheelchair users featuring mixed teams of male and female players with varying disabilities.
• Wheelchair Tennis Tennis program for wheelchair users including club challenges and competitions at various locations across NSW and ACT.
• Para-athletics (Wheelchair and Frame) Athletics program including track events, road races, and field events for wheelchair users and frame runners.
• Junior Wheelies Camps School holiday camps for children aged 6-18 years who want to try wheelchair sports including Wheelchair AFL, Basketball, Rugby, Tennis, Track and Road, Archery, Kayaking, and Swimming. Pricing is $50 per camp for children living with a disability, $100 per camp for children not living with a disability, and $30 for single-day attendance, with optional parent/guardian/carer accommodation at $350.
• HER SPORT Program celebrating women in sport, designed to increase confidence and participation among women and girls in wheelchair basketball.
• Equipment Loan Program Provides eligible members with access to multi-sport chairs, racing chairs, and rugby chairs for training and competition. Pricing is $250 per 6 months, with loan durations available up to 24+ months; equipment test fittings are conducted at the Putney NSW office.
• Rolling Rainbow LGBTQ+ inclusion program that ensures wheelchair sport is welcoming and inclusive, including an annual Rolling Rainbow Sports Day celebration, delivered in partnership with Pride in Sport.
• Schools Experience Educational program for schools combining road safety presentations with wheelchair sports experiences including Wheelchair Basketball or Wheelchair AFL, offered directly to schools.
• Team Building Experience Corporate team building activities using wheelchair sports (Wheelchair Basketball and Wheelchair AFL Para-Sports) to build teamwork and inclusion awareness, offered directly to corporate clients.

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

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AI maturity

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Partnerships

23 partnerships are on record, tiered major partner, key partner and general partner.

• Macquariemajor partnerGTM or Marketing PartnerMajor partner of Wheelchair Sports NSW/ACT, supporting the organization's mission to change lives through wheelchair sport.
• Transport for NSWkey partnerGTM or Marketing PartnerGovernment transport partner supporting wheelchair sports programs and accessibility initiatives.
• BrightSkykey partnerGTM or Marketing PartnerPartner presenting Junior Club League and Basketball Club Championships, providing support for wheelchair basketball programs.
• Forward Ability Supportkey partnerGTM or Marketing PartnerPartner presenting Junior Club League and Basketball Club Championships, supporting wheelchair sports participation.
• Mogo Wheelchairskey partnerGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor of Mogo 3x3 tournament at Wheelchair Basketball Illawarra Festival.
• City Fordgeneral partnerGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate partner supporting wheelchair sports programs.
• Stacks Goudkampgeneral partnerGTM or Marketing PartnerLegal partner providing support for wheelchair sports NSW/ACT.
• Freedom Motors Australiageneral partnerGTM or Marketing PartnerMobility partner supporting wheelchair sports participants.
• Independent Mobility & Rehabgeneral partnerGTM or Marketing PartnerMobility and rehabilitation partner for wheelchair sports programs.
• Royal Rehabgeneral partnerGTM or Marketing PartnerRehabilitation partner supporting disability sports participation.
• Blacktown City Councilgeneral partnerGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal government partner supporting events and programs in the Blacktown region.
• McGrathNicolgeneral partnerGTM or Marketing PartnerProfessional services partner supporting wheelchair sports NSW/ACT.
• Sargoodgeneral partnerGTM or Marketing PartnerPartner providing support for wheelchair sports programs and athletes.
• Breakthrugeneral partnerGTM or Marketing PartnerDisability support services partner, part of Royal Rehab Group.
• Neuromovesgeneral partnerGTM or Marketing PartnerNeuroMoves service provided by Spinal Cord Injuries Australia, offering physiotherapy and exercise physiology services.
• Cauliflower Clubgeneral partnerGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate partner supporting wheelchair sports NSW/ACT.
• Spin Mastergeneral partnerGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate partner supporting wheelchair sports NSW/ACT.
• NSW Australia Day Councilgeneral partnerGTM or Marketing PartnerGovernment partner supporting Australia Day events and celebrations.
• Charity Challengegeneral partnerGTM or Marketing PartnerCharitable partner supporting fundraising initiatives.
• Stuart Alexandergeneral partnerGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate partner supporting wheelchair sports NSW/ACT.
• 360 HRgeneral partnerGTM or Marketing PartnerHuman resources partner supporting organizational needs.
• Pride in Sportkey partnerStrategic or Co-development PartnerLGBTQ+ inclusion partner working with Rolling Rainbow program to ensure wheelchair sport is welcoming and inclusive for the rainbow community.
• Play By The Rulesgeneral partnerStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner supporting inclusive and safe sports practices.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/wsnsw
• Facebookfacebook.com/wsnswact

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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