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    Our Vision:
    Creating sporting opportunities that foster enjoyment and participation while empowering success.

    Our Objectives:

    • To provide sport and recreational opportunities for those who have a physical disability within the region of Otago
    • To promote a healthy lifestyle through sport and recreation
    • To create awareness of disability sport/activity within the community
    • To develop junior sport programs
    • To coordinate with existing sport and recreational groups and clubs to assist with the integration of people with disabilities.

    ParaFed Otago is the leading sport and recreation organisation in the region for those with a physical disability. We offer quality sport and recreational services, facilities, and equipment for people with physical disabilities (including visual and hearing impairments).

    Our staff are based at Sport Otago and we work with a variety of individuals, families, clubs, schools, and organisations throughout the Otago region.

    At ParaFed Otago we are passionate about creating opportunities that allow our members to participate in sport and recreation, whatever their skill level.

    Staff

    At ParaFed Otago, we have one full-time staff member titled as a Sports Development Officer. We also have a large pool of volunteers and an active committee.

    Services Provided

    Advocacy
    Advocacy on Disability Issues
    Disability Sport and Recreation
    Pathway into Competitive Sports, Training Opportunities, Equipment Loans/Adaptive Equipment, Classification Advice, Junior Sports Clubs, Halberg Games, Awards Nominations, Funding Advice

    Charges

    Membership is free for the first year and $40 for each year following. 

    Age groups

    • Youth / Rangatahi
    • Adult / Pakeke

    How do I access this service?

    • Contact us

    Fees and Charges Categorisation

    • Free
    • Fees apply

    Disability Assistance

    • Provision for wheelchair access