Calling all Games changers ready to make a difference

• Advancing accessibility and empowering people with disability will be one of the major legacies of the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games
• Nominations are now open for a new advisory group to input and advise accessibility and inclusion initiatives for the Games
• Leaders in accessibility and inclusion, including people with disability, are encouraged to apply to the Games Venue and Legacy Delivery Authority

The Games Venue and Legacy Delivery Authority (GVLDA) is calling for people to help create a more accessible and inclusive Queensland for all, including those with disability, as one of the biggest legacies of the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games.

Nominations are now open to join a new advisory group that will help drive changes in accessibility and inclusion for the Games and beyond.

The Accessibility and Inclusion Program Advisory Group will work with GVLDA to make the Games a catalyst for change.

The Advisory Group will advise GVLDA’s Accessibility and Inclusion Program Steering Committee, including new participation opportunities in sport, recreation, employment and lifestyle.

Those being sought include people with lived experience of disability, and accessibility and inclusion experts to work alongside key organisations to maximise the opportunities offered by hosting the Games.

GVLDA is targeting opportunities, through the Games, to make Queensland communities more accessible and inclusive for people with disability in all aspects of life.

Nominations for the Accessibility and Inclusion Advisory Group are open from today (26 September) until 25 October 2024.

Quotes attributable to Minister for State Development and Infrastructure Grace Grace:

“Sport breaks down barriers and we want the world’s biggest sporting event to improve outcomes for people with disability.

“Games projects will be bringing amazing improvements to Queensland sports facilities, venues, transport and public spaces.

“That means better accessibility for everyone, including people with disability.”

Quotes attributable to Games Venue and Legacy Delivery Authority Interim CEO Emma Thomas:

“Now’s the time to make a difference by working with GVLDA as a part of our Accessibility and Inclusion Program Advisory Group.

“GVLDA is committed to ensuring that people with disability, as well as accessibility and inclusion experts, are at the centre in the planning and delivery of the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games.

“But it doesn’t stop there. People with disability can help ensure the Games can be a catalyst for wider change that brings new social and economic participation opportunities.”

Quotes attributable to Paralympics Australia Interim CEO Cameron Murray:

“The power of the Paralympic Games lies in its ability to progressively transform and improve societies.

“Australia, and specifically Queensland, now have a precious opportunity to set up a future in which everyone has the ability to achieve their potential.

"Paralympics Australia is proud to work with our fellow stakeholders to help guide this transformation and we encourage Paralympic athletes – who understand the obstacles and opportunities around accessibility – to nominate for the Accessibility and Inclusion Program Advisory Group.”

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