Help Aussie Paralympic stars shine bright in Paris and beyond
Your support will help our talented Para-athletes like Chris achieve their extraordinary potential on the world’s biggest sporting stage.
Like many Aussie kids, representing Australia was a childhood dream for Chris Bond. But in 2005, Chris’s dream of pulling on the green and gold looked shattered. He was 19, had just finished year 12 when his whole world turned upside down.
Chris had contracted a severe bacterial infection and was diagnosed with a rare form of leukemia.
With his life on the line, doctors made the decision to amputate both his legs below the knee, his left wrist and all but one of his fingers on his right hand.
It was a pretty dark time for Chris, until a chance meeting with the Australian wheelchair rugby coach, Brad Dubberley, opened a door and presented a new opportunity. It wasnt long beore his passion for sport and phenomenal talent helped pull Chris out of the darkness and towards becoming one of Australia's leading Paralympic athletes.
Paralympics Australia supports athletes like Chris at every stage of their sporting journey
Your generous support today is vital to making Paralympic dreams come true.
Wheelchair rugby’s high performance program is one of two sports managed by Paralympics Australia. And our Australian Steelers wheelchair rugby team is one of the most successful teams in the world, winning two gold medals at the Paralympic Games (2012 and 2016) and world championships in 2014 and 2022.
A lot has changed for Chris since he first sat in a wheelchair rugby chair and experienced the full contact sport that used to be known as murderball. He has built a reputation for himself as a strong and passionate competitor and is now recognised as one of the best 3.5 wheelchair rugby players in the world.
“When I go an represent my country, I’m doing it for Australia but also my family who have seen me in my darkest times.”
Our team is going for gold in Paris. Will you support Chris and the team on the road to Paralympic glory in Paris this year?
Help our Aussie Para-athletes compete and succeed at the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games this August.
Did you know Paralympics Australia is a registered charity, reliant on generous individuals to help get the Australian Paralympic Team to the Paralympic Games?
Will you help make sure Aussie Paralympic heroes like Chris get the chance they deserve to compete and succeed at the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games? Here’s how you can help.
$150 could help run a virtual school visit to help more students get involved in the Paralympic movement.
$6,000 could purchase equipment like a rugby wheelchair through our equipment fund to allow individuals to participate in the sports they love.
$15,000 could fund a classification training course allowing Australia to have more classifiers.
$80,000 would fund the cost to freight a horse to the Paralympic Games.
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FAQs
Is Paralympics Australia an ACNC Registered Charity?
Yes. Paralympics Australia is an ACNC (Australian Charities and Not-for-Profits Commission) Registered Charity and complies with all ACNC regulations. To find out more, please visit the ACNC website.
Where does my donation go?
Your support will give the 20% of Australians with a disability a platform to shine through sports and community programs. It will:
- Change perception – create a more inclusive Australia by normalising disability.
- Educate – through our curriculum-based schools program, educate and inspire Australian school children.
- Innovate – develop better, more innovative equipment so that all participants in Para-sport have every chance to join in and do their best.
- Identify – Identify and develop the next generation of Para-athletes so that they can excel on the world stage.
Can I give a monthly donation?
Yes, regular monthly donations assist Paralympics Australia to provide a platform for the 20% of Australians with a disability to shine through sports and community programs. Donations can be set-up through our website or by contacting our Fundraising team via email.
Will I get a receipt?
Yes, donations over $2 are tax deductible for Australian residents. If you make a one-off donation via our website, a receipt will be emailed to you immediately. If you generously sign up to donate monthly, your receipt will be sent at the end of the financial year.
Who can I contact with a question about donations?
Please call our Fundraising team on +61 2 9704 0500, or via email fundraising@paralympic.org.au
Paralympics Australia Ltd. is registered as a charity with the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC). Eligible tax-deductible donations have Deductible Gift Recipient (DGR) status with the Australian Tax Office.
