Special Olympics Queensland

08/10/2026

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08/10/2026

Congratulations to Athlete Leader Stephen Lawley from Special Olympics Brisbane who is representing QLD as part of the Athlete Ambassador Team at the Special Olympics Australia National Games Melbourne 2026!

08/10/2026

50 years. 50 stories.

Meet Ruby.

When Ruby Lawler first joined the Special Olympics Australia Board, she began a nine-year chapter that saw her develop new skills, find her voice and become an even stronger advocate for athletes across Australia.

For Ruby, being an Athlete Representative on the board was about making sure athletes had a voice in the decisions that affect them.

"The most rewarding part has been helping shape decisions that support athletes," she said.

Read the full story: https://bit.ly/4jIfWq7

This is... 15 of 50.

08/10/2026

08/10/2026

Table Tennis makes its competitive debut at the Special Olympics Australia National Games this month, and ABC News caught up with three Bundaberg athletes who are heading to Melbourne to make history.

Read the full story here: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-10-07/table-tennis-to-debut-at-australian-special-olympics/107158652

04/10/2026

50 years. 50 stories.

Meet Shaun. 💛

Shaun started out as a support worker, bringing a few athletes along to Moreton North basketball training. Then he picked up a whistle - and never looked back.

"We all win together. We all lose together. And no matter what, we do it as a team."

That's what coaching means to Sean. And watching athletes come out of their shell, push past their own barriers and find their people along the way? That's the reward.

This is... 14 of 50.

Special Olympics Queensland

02/10/2026

From an idea on paper to the final Team QLD pin!

At our Special Olympics Queensland Team QLD training camp, athletes were invited to get creative and design their own Team QLD 2026 lapel pin.

The first five (5) images show just some of the creative ideas our athletes came up with — from Queensland icons and wildlife to colorful designs inspired by Team QLD.

From all the entries, three (3) of the most chosen designs were selected as finalists, before our athletes had the final say by voting for their favorite.

And here it is — the final Team QLD 2026 pin!

A design shaped by our athletes, chosen by our athletes, and created to represent .

Special Olympics Australia

30/09/2026

Registration for the 2026 Special Olympics Coach Webinar Series, presented by Gallagher, IS NOW LIVE!

October 13 - Unified Sports Coaching
October 15 - Coaching Youth Sport Athletes

Register now: https://brnw.ch/21x642x

30/09/2026

Every torch helps light the way for inclusion

29/09/2026

Do you run sport programs for athletes with intellectual impairments?

A new online course is now available to support officials in delivering more inclusive sporting experiences for athletes with autism and/or intellectual disability.

The course explores communication strategies, divisioning, meaningful involvement in Unified Sports, adapting rules with purpose, understanding behaviours and creating inclusive competition environments.

Launched by Special Olympics Australia, the course has also been designed for officials from community and mainstream sports.

It’s the first dedicated education resource of its kind in Australian sport, recognising the important role officials play in shaping positive, safe and meaningful participation experiences for athletes.

Find out more and sign up to the course: https://bit.ly/4xM6lC8