Applications for the 2025-26 Round 4 of Local Para Champions are now open!
The Local Para Champions program provides financial assistance for coaches, officials and competitors aged 12-24 participating in state, national or international championships for athletes with a disability.
If successful, applicants will receive $750-$1000 towards the cost of attending their championships
- Base Grant: $750
- Applicants travelling 800km - 1999km to their nominated championships: + $100
- Applicants travelling internationally or greater than 2000km to their nominated championships: + $200
- Applicants residing in a rural electorate: + $50
Applications open: 1 February 2026
Applications close: 30 April 2026
Notification of outcomes: From June 2026
