We're Launching The Sporting Wheelies Cairns Hub | Coming Soon!
Five adaptive sports. Two locations. Starting October 2026.
Cairns is already home to a growing disability sports community, and now there’s something new to get excited about.
This October, we’re launching the Sporting Wheelies Cairns Hub, bringing a fresh and exciting range of five adaptive sports to Cairns across two venues.
Whether you’ve played sport your whole life or you’ve never set foot on a court or in a gym, there’s a spot for you.
Here’s the part worth knowing up front: $80 covers the term for four sports. Not $80 each. One payment
*Sporting Wheelies annual membership of $55 applies
Get more sport into your week for one affordable fee.
Your $80 term fee gives you access to four social sport programs from 12 October to 11 December:
- Para Powerlifting
- Wheelchair Fundamentals
- Table Tennis
- Boccia
You don’t have to choose just one. Come along to multiple sessions each week, try different sports, or stick with the ones you enjoy most. Your term fee covers it all, so you can build your skills, try something new and find the sports that are right for you — without paying extra.
Note: Adaptive Aquatics is the only program with a separate fee, at $160 for the term. This program runs in the hydrotherapy pool with one-on-one sessions.
What’s on
Five programs, running weekly from Monday 12 October through to Friday 11 December.
Session times confirmed
Here’s when you can get started:
Wheelchair Fundamentals— PCYC Cairns, Manunda
5pm – 7pm, Mondays: 12 Oct, 19 Oct, 26 Oct, 2 Nov, 9 Nov, 16 Nov, 23 Nov, 30 Nov
Register HERE
Boccia — PCYC Cairns, Manunda
5pm – 7pm, Mondays: 12 Oct, 19 Oct, 26 Oct, 2 Nov, 9 Nov, 16 Nov, 23 Nov, 30 Nov
Register HERE
Adaptive Table Tennis — Spinal Life Healthy Living Centre, Cairns North
4.30pm – 6.30pm, Fridays: 16 Oct, 23 Oct, 30 Oct, 6 Nov, 13 Nov, 20 Nov, 27 Nov, 4 Dec
Register HERE
More session times for Para Powerlifting, Wheelchair Fundamentals and Adaptive Aquatics coming soon.
Para Powerlifting
Cairns already has a strong lifting community, and now adaptive athletes have a dedicated space to get involved, with a purpose-built bench and coaching from people who understand the sport. Whether you’re lifting for fun, fitness or competition, it’s up to you how far you take it.
Where: Spinal Life Healthy Living Centre, Cairns North Cost: $80 for the term
Adaptive Aquatics
Warm water, accessible entry, and room to move without negotiating a busy public pool. Runs in the hydrotherapy pool, which makes a real difference if you’re managing pain or working through an injury. Sessions are one-on-one tailored sessions focussing on the individuals goals, whether that is water safety, stroke control, fitness or hydro-therapy
Where: Spinal Life Healthy Living Centre, Cairns North Cost: $160 for the term.
Wheelchair Fundamentals
Chair skills first, sport second. Pushing, turning, stopping, positioning. This is where you start if you’re new to a chair or new to adaptive sport, and it feeds into everything else. Sport chairs available if you don’t have one.
Where: PCYC Cairns, Manunda Cost: $80 for the term Time: 5:00pm – 7:00pm | Mondays: 12 Oct, 19 Oct, 26 Oct, 2 Nov, 9 Nov, 16 Nov, 23 Nov, 30 Nov
Table Tennis
Fast, social, and you’ll be playing within ten minutes of walking in. Played standing or seated. Probably the easiest way to have a go if you’re not sure about any of this yet.
Where: Spinal Life Healthy Living Centre, Cairns North Cost: $80 for the term Time: 4.30pm – 6.30pm | Fridays: 16 Oct, 23 Oct, 30 Oct, 6 Nov, 13 Nov, 20 Nov, 27 Nov, 4 Dec
Boccia
Precision, tactics, and a bit of friendly trash talk. Played seated, with ramps and assistive equipment available. Suits a wide range of support needs, and there’s a competitive pathway if you want one.
Where: PCYC Cairns, Manunda Cost: $80 for the term Time: 5:00pm – 7:00pm | Mondays: 12 Oct, 19 Oct, 26 Oct, 2 Nov, 9 Nov, 16 Nov, 23 Nov, 30 Nov
Two locations across Cairns
Programs run across two venues, so there’s a reasonable chance one is close to you.
Spinal Life Healthy Living Centre 2-4 Smith Street, Cairns North QLD 4870 Para Powerlifting, Adaptive Aquatics, Wheelchair Sport Fundamentals, Table Tennis
PCYC Cairns 91-97 Macnamara Street, Manunda QLD 4870 Boccia
No experience required.
If you’re new to adaptive sport, you’re very welcome here.
You don’t need previous sporting experience, a high level of fitness or any prior knowledge of the sport. Our programs are designed to support people at all stages, including those taking part for the very first time.
Our coaches are experienced in working with beginners and will guide you through the basics, help you build confidence and support you at your own pace.
Come along, have a look, meet the coaches and try something new. There’s no pressure to have it all figured out before your first session.
Two free trial sessions
New participants get two free trial sessions. Have a go, meet the coaches, work out which sport you like before committing to anything.
No obligation to continue. If it’s not for you, that’s genuinely fine.
What it costs
Program fees
| What you pay | What it covers |
|---|---|
| $80 for the term | Para Powerlifting, Wheelchair Fundamentals, Table Tennis and Boccia. All four, as many sessions as you like. |
| $160 for the term | Adaptive Aquatics. One-on-one private sessions. |
Annual membership
There’s also a one-off $55 Sporting Wheelies annual membership to take part in any of our programs. It runs for the year, so you pay it once no matter how many sports you play or how many terms you do.
Your membership includes a Sporting Wheelies shirt, water bottle and tote bag.
Using your NDIS plan
Sporting Wheelies is a registered NDIS provider. Term fees may be claimable through your NDIS plan, depending on your goals and funding. Please check with your plan manager to make sure you can claim this through your NDIS plan.
Coming up before we start
Two things happening before Term 4 if you’d like to see what we’re about first.
Cairns Disability Network Expo — Tuesday 18 August | Come and say hello. We’ll have the team there to answer questions.
Abilities Unleashed Cairns – Tuesday 25th August | We’ll be running a Boccia session here, Children aged 5 – 18 years living with disability are invited to this free event.
Join the waitlist
Registrations open soon. Add your details and we’ll be in touch with session times and how to book your two free trial sessions.
[Join the waitlist →] CLICK HERE
Questions in the meantime? Call 07 3253 3333 or email sport@sportingwheelies.org.au