01/06/2026
We're thrilled to share that Capital Region's very own Angela Braido has been appointed as an athlete representative on the Special Olympics Australia board. How good!
Angela started with Special Olympics Capital Region in 2017, just before the national selections held that year. Angela then attended the Special Olympics Australia National Games 2018 before being selected for the 2019 summer Special Olympics World Games in Abu Dhabi. Angela’s basketball team even won a gold medal against Special Olympics España 🇦🇺🇪🇸🏀!
In 2022, Angela was honoured with the Australian Sports Medal, which was presented to her by the ACT Disability Minister at a gala luncheon. In the same year, she also became an athlete leader, and has been actively involved in basketball training and supporting athletes to grow their skills.
Angela loves being involved in her local community, whether she’s volunteering or advocating for people with intellectual disabilities. Angela is an advocate for people with an intellectual disability in Canberra, and has co-facilitated the Confident Speakers program since 2019 at the ACT Down Syndrome and Intellectual Disability Association. If all of this wasn't enough, she also works part-time in The Australian Public Service too! Angela values spending time with family and friends, and enjoys painting, watching movies, travelling, and going on bush walks.
From everyone in the Capital Region family, Angela, we couldn't be prouder 💙💛.
Keep up the great work!
