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In recognition of International Day of People with Disability #IDPwD, we have put together a short video of Blind Sports Australia stakeholders, to highlight the importance of this day and the contribution sport makes. Read more
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With many people discovering Goalball for the first time, particularly with the success of the Aussie Belles in Tokyo, many people are asking what are the rules and how is it played? Read more
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
20+
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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! |
384k+
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In 2016 it was estimated there were over 384,000 people who were blind or vision impaired, living in Australia! Growing to 564,000 by 2030. |
40+
Years
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Blind Sports Australia was founded in 1980 and has been supporting Blind and Vision Impaired Sport for 40+ years! |
Latest news
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Blind Sports Australia (BSA) 2021 Annual Report online. This all new version of our Annual Report highlights our yearly activities and accomplishments in a fresh style, reflecting our new brand. Our report follows three central themes that embody what we are all about at BSA - creating awareness, building engagement and driving growth. Read more
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In recognition of International Day of People with Disability #IDPwD, we have put together a short video of Blind Sports Australia stakeholders, to highlight the importance of this day and the contribution sport makes. Read more
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Flashback to our first ever Webinar - listen to the history making Aussie Belles reflect on their unforgettable Tokyo experience.
As the first Aussie female goalball team to make the quarter finals at a Paralympics, we are super proud of their strong performance and ‘one team’ dynamics that saw them win four matches against tough opponents. Read more
Latest events
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The Victorian Blind and Low Vision Tennis Open will be held at the National Tennis Centre from Saturday May 7th to Sunday May 8th. Read more
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The 2022 ABBA National Championships will be held between 16 – 25 May 2022 at Tweed Heads Bowls Club, NSW. Read more
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National Volunteer Week (NVW) is Australia's largest annual celebration of volunteering and will be held on 16 – 22 May 2022. Read more