Sporting Wheelies Disability
Sports Seminar – Cairns

August 30th, 2025, Spinal Life Health Living Centre (2-4 Smith St, Cairns North QLD 4870)

Join us to explore the latest trends, techniques, and strategies in disability
sport. Perfect for coaches, educators, advocates, or anyone passionate
about disability sport—no matter where you are in your journey

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What is the Sporting Wheelies Disability Sports Seminar?

The Disability Sports Seminar is one of the only events in Queensland that brings together coaches, athletes, researchers and community leaders who are passionate about inclusion in sport. Held in Cairns in 2025, the seminar offers a mix of practical workshops, expert talks and real-world case studies focused on adaptive sport, rehabilitation, and community participation.

Whether you’re working in high performance, grassroots development or simply want to create more inclusive spaces, this is your chance to learn, connect and be inspired by others leading the way.

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Date: Saturday 30th August 2025

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Experts Presenters

Hear from a diverse lineup of speakers including coaches, researchers, and allied health professionals who are leading the way in inclusive sport and rehabilitation. They’ll share real-world experience, current research and fresh perspectives to challenge and inspire your practice.

Practical Demonstrations 

Get off the sidelines and see inclusion in action. Our hands-on demonstrations will showcase adaptive sport techniques, coaching strategies and rehab approaches you can use in your own setting—whether that’s in a gym, clinic, school or community space.

Networking Opportunities

Meet people who are just as passionate as you are about making sport and movement more inclusive. With time built in to connect over coffee, lunch and social sessions, this is your chance to swap ideas, share stories and build lasting connections across sport, health and education.

Featured Talks & Speakers

This year’s lineup brings together some of the most respected voices in adaptive sport, rehab, coaching and research. From insights on para powerlifting and swimming adaptations, to strategies for supporting adults with cerebral palsy and veterans through sport—each speaker brings something unique to the table.

You’ll hear real stories, practical takeaways, and evidence-backed approaches that you can apply straight away.

Full Schedule & Profiles (Coming soon)

Aug. 30 — 9:45 AM

Brain Heilbronn

Performance with purpose: Adaptive Training for Wounded Warriors 

Aug. 30 — 9:15 AM

Dr Dan van den Hoek

Insights into Para Powerlifting research and application

Aug. 30 — 10:30 AM

James Czencz

Moving Beyond Childhood: Supporting Adults with Cerebral Palsy in Inclusive and Authentic Community-Based Physical Activities

Aug. 30 — 11:00 AM

Herbie Howard

Adaptations for swimmers with functional disabilities

Aug. 30 — 11:30 AM

Linda Bayfield

Inclusive coaching – High Standards & High Care 

Watch our video from last years Seminar

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Join us at the Disability Sports Seminar 2025 in Cairns. General admission is just $30, or $20 for students and anyone who identifies with a disability. Your ticket includes access to all speaker sessions, hands-on demonstrations, and catering throughout the day.

Spots are limited and expected to fill quickly, so don’t wait to secure your place.

If you have any questions, get in touch with us at sport@sportingwheelies.org.au.

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