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Annual Giving
$1.1M

About

Wheelchair Sports New South Wales/ACT Incorporated is a grant-making organisation dedicated to promoting and supporting participation in wheelchair sports. Its mission is to empower individuals with disabilities through sport, fostering physical activity, community engagement, and competitive opportunities. The foundation primarily supports athletes, clubs, and programs within New South Wales and the ACT.

Tips for Applicants

Applicants should clearly articulate how their project directly supports and expands participation in wheelchair sports within NSW and the ACT. Emphasise the positive impact on individuals with disabilities, promoting health, community engagement, or competitive opportunities.

Giving Philosophy

This foundation values the transformative power of sport for individuals with disabilities, focusing its giving on initiatives that promote participation, skill development, and competitive pathways. It seeks to empower athletes and build inclusive sporting communities, likely prioritising programs that demonstrate direct impact and broad engagement within wheelchair sports.

ACNC Financial History

YearGrants GivenRevenueTotal AssetsNet Assets
FY2023
$1.1M
$2.7M$2.0M$870K
FY2022
$205K
$417K$1.7M$693K
FY2021
$656K
$1.8M$1.9M$789K
FY2020
$641K
$1.6M$1.5M$662K
FY2019
$850K
$1.7M$1.4M$448K
FY2018
$2.3M$1.5M$666K
FY2017
$2.6M$1.5M$697K
7yr total$3.4MSource: ACNC Annual Information Statements

Focus Areas

sportdisabilityhealthcommunity
Geographic
AU-NSWAU-ACT
Recipients
individuals with disabilitiessports clubsdisability organisationscommunity groups

Financial Details

Source of Wealth
The foundation's wealth likely originates from a combination of community fundraising, individual donations, corporate sponsorships, and potentially government grants, reflecting its status as a community-focused incorporated entity.

Board & Leadership

DI PASS
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Alison Hernandez
board member
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David Sexton
board member
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Hester Leung
board member
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Julie Charlton
board member
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SARAH STEWART
board member
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Timothy Hodgson
board member
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Linked from structured person roles rather than unstructured foundation summary text.

Data Sources

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Foundation profile updated: 7 March 2026 (61 days ago)
Added: 5 March 2026 (64 days ago)
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