Wheelchair AFL in the Illawarra Expression of Interest

Wheelchair AFL is one of the fastest-growing wheelchair sports in Australia. A unisex game open to all abilities, Wheelchair AFL offers a great opportunity for people living with disabilities—and those without—to play sport alongside one another.

The sport has been developed to give all Australian Football enthusiasts with a disability a match-play experience that closely mirrors the traditional game. Wheelchair AFL is easy to learn, not overly physically demanding, and is played in an environment that prioritises participation, enjoyment, and safety.

At its core, Wheelchair AFL allows people of all ages and ability levels to take part in mixed competitions. These can fit around busy lifestyles while offering both a social and fitness outlet.

Read the rules of the game here

This survey is designed to gauge interest in starting a Wheelchair AFL club in the Illawarra region. There are currently six Wheelchair AFL clubs in the state: three in Sydney, one in Canberra, one in Wagga Wagga, and one in Temora. Two additional clubs are set to open later this year on the Central Coast and in Newcastle.