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Disabled Wintersport Australia

Established in 1978, DWA has assisted thousands of individuals with disabilities to participate in winter sports annually. Not for Profit Organisation.

Established in 1978 as the Australian Disabled Skiers Federation, we are now known as Disabled Wintersport Australia (DWA). The organisation has assisted thousands of individuals with disabilities to participate in winter sports annually. From its programs some of the world’s finest alpine skiers have emerged recording victories at the highest level of international competition. The organisations

members range from recreational skiers to Australia’s Winter Paralympians. DWA is an organisation with a national perspective taking responsibility for development of disability winter sport in Australia. Through building the capability and capacity of a National Sport System, including accountability at the National level, we provide members with technically sound sports programs, policies and service. DWA’s mission is:

“To promote and foster the advancement of participation by people with a disability in wintersport both in Australia and overseas”. Our Vision is:

“The equality of opportunity for people with disabilities to participate at all levels in the winter sport of their choice.”

DWA is The National Sporting Organisation (NSO) body responsible for Adaptive Winter Sport in Australia. We have developed Sporting Pathways at the social, active recreational and elite level. They currently include:
Winter Paralympic preparation pathway
Special Olympic Australian Athlete Development Pathway
Australian Military Athlete Development Pathway
Australian Professional Snowsport Instructors Pathway
Volunteer Adaptive Snow Sport Guide Development Pathway

DWA members range from recreational skiers to Australia’s Winter Paralympians. Membership to the organisation entitles membership holders to concessions on lift passes and private lessons at all ski resorts in Australia. It also gives them access to an extensive range of adaptive ski equipment, discounted accessible accommodation, and a range of skill development, sport and recreational programs. A unique organisation DWA is a:
Public Benevolent Institute. Deductible Gift Recipient and Income Tax Exempt Charity. Registered Fundraising Organisation under the Charitable Fundraising Act. Adaptive Snow Sport Training Organisation

09/09/2026

2nd Annual - FINSKO'S CUP
Join us for a community fundraising race this Saturday at Perisher - | Snow Australia

27/08/2026

Retro night is back 🪩🕺⭐️
This Saturday 29th August, DWA is hosting their fundraiser at Chill Bar & Café - RETRO THEMED!
Wear you best retro outfits and listen to some groovy tunes from 5pm
Join us for a drink and buy some raffle tickets, support a great cause for Disabled Wintersports Australia!

26/08/2026

You don't have to attend to be a winner, head to www.galabid.com/dwafallscreek and bid now for your chance to win over $22,000 worth of incredible donations from local and afar businesses to help support DWA Falls Creek.

26/08/2026

🎉 THE FINAL & BIGGEST RAFFLE OF THE SEASON! 🎉
Join us this Thursday, 27 August, at the Loft Bar – Breathtaker for DWA Thursday Night Raffle! ⛷️❄️

🎟️ 1 ticket $5 | 3 tickets $10
🏆 THREE awesome prizes up for grabs
🎶 Live music from 4:30–6:30pm
🍹 Drink specials all night

Come down, have a drink, enjoy the tunes and support Disabled Wintersport Australia in style! 💙

Don’t miss the last raffle of the season! 🙌

26/08/2026

Anyone in Jindabyne tomorrow night?

Come and support the Kiandra Film Festival at the Snowy Mountains Grammer School, Jindabyne. All funds raised will be donated to DWA.

Thanks to Snowy Mountains Grammar School - we can't wait to see this year's entries.

25/08/2026

Mt. Hotham 2026 Auction - Thank you!

What an amazing afternoon and evening last Saturday at the Chill Bar for DWA’s annual fundraiser auction – we raised a record amount!

A massive thank you to all our supporters, to those who donated all the wonderful auction items and to the fabulous Mt Hotham Alpine Resort community generally. A special mention to the Chill Bar and to Red Brick Radio who have entertained us many times this season. All funds raised will go to the Mt Hotham DWA program to purchase much needed equipment and to maintain what we have so we can continue to deliver life changing experiences to people living with a disability.

See you at our next regular meat/veg raffle this Saturday at the Chill Bar, who knows when the season might end?!... So we’ve decided to make it snow retro themed! Dig out your finest gear and come along – it will be a lot of fun!

24/08/2026

19/08/2026

Address

Ross House 247-251 Flinders Lane
Melbourne, VIC
3000

Telephone

+611300265730

Website

http://www.disabledwintersport.com.au/

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