countdown to wheelchair rugby champs
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countdown to wheelchair rugby champs
The former governor of New South Wales , His Excellency General The Honourable David Hurley AC DSC , has been named as the patron of the 2018 Wheelchair Rugby World Championships , to be held in Sydney in August 2018 .
“ Seeing the joy that this very physical sport offers to our veterans whose injuries through service to their nation resulted in them requiring the use of a wheelchair is inspiring ,” Governor Hurley said .
“ As Patron , I am looking forward to fast and furious games of strength , skill and speed , as the 11 international teams battle it out against our champion Australian Steelers . I welcome the world to play in our city of Sydney , whose Paralympics brought wheelchair rugby to the world .”
Organisers also announced GIO as the naming right sponsor of the event , which will be the largest disability sporting event held in Australia since the Sydney 2000 Paralympics .
GIO spokesperson Mr Matthew Kayrooz said “ sport is an important part in the wellbeing of all of our lives , and for people with a disability it is no different ”.
“ We are very proud of our ongoing partnership with Disability Sports Australia ( DSA ), and fully support their vision to enrich the lives of people with a disability through participation in sport .”
DSA chief executive Ms Jeni Cole said partnerships with the Australian Rugby Union and the support of the Department of Defence had assisted in DSA ’ s successful bid to bring the GIO 2018 IWRF Wheelchair Rugby World Championship to Sydney , and the announcement of Governor Hurley ’ s patronage further exemplified the significance of the event .
better access for sydney
Accessing Sydney Collectively is a new campaign designed to enable greater access to the arts and cultural life of the City of Sydney , removing barriers online for people with disability through just one click .
The campaign includes a new Access Symbol that supports improved online access awareness , connectivity and navigation for people with disability . The Access
Symbol will be found on the home page of 12 leading cultural organisations in the City of Sydney .
Launched by the Disability Discrimination Commissioner Mr Alastair McEwin at the Sydney Theatre Company Bar in March , the world-first initiative also includes a free pocket guide that lists the participating organisations and directs visitors with disability to current access programs and initiatives using the campaign short URL , ASYD . CO and braille .
Inaugural participating organisations include : Sydney Theatre Company , City Recital Hall , Maritime Museum , Museum of Contemporary Art , Belvoir , Sydney Festival , Sydney Writers ' Festival , Art Gallery of NSW , Sydney Film Festival , Carriageworks , Australian Museum and State Library of NSW . www . asyd . co
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