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Blind Sports WA 

Blind Sports WA is a not-for-profit organisation for children and adults living with blindness or vision impairment.  We use the power of sport and recreation to help change the lives of people and support them to lead more active, healthy and independent lives.

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A festive looking poster that contains all the details of the Christmas Tennis event including a Tennis ball wearing a santa hat, logo's for BSWA, PGTC, Tennis West and International Day of People with a Disability.

🎾🎄Celebrate Inclusivity and Sport this Holiday Season! 

Blind Sports WA and Peppermint Grove Tennis Club invite the blind and vision-impaired community, friends, family, and caregivers to an unforgettable Christmas Tennis Event!

Step onto the court and experience tennis with expert guidance from BVI coaches, suited for every skill level! Whether you're brand new to tennis or a seasoned player, you'll enjoy high-level coaching tailored to enhance your game.

This event celebrates IDPwD by bringing together individuals of all sporting backgrounds for a joyful afternoon of play, learning, and connection. Wrap up an incredible year with us in a festive, inclusive gathering that’s sure to bring holiday cheer!

After the tennis fun, relax and connect over a delicious BBQ, share stories, and enjoy the camaraderie of fellow sports enthusiasts.

📅 When: Sunday, 8th December 2024
Time: Tennis from 2pm to 5pm, BBQ at 5pm to 7pm
📍 Where: Peppermint Grove Tennis Club
🎾 Dress: Sport's clothes and running shoes

This FREE event is open to all, but spots are limited! Be sure to RSVP to secure your place and join us in celebrating diversity, inclusion, and the joy of sport. Let’s swing into the festive season together!


Don't delay, register here today

🎉 Let's Get Visible is Back for Term 4! 

*New location - Now in Rockingham

Let’s Get Visible offers an after-school sports and recreation program tailored for children aged 5-15 who are blind or vision-impaired. 

Our program provides a supportive environment where kids can develop essential gross motor skills. 

We have four convenient locations across Perth, 2 Locations South of the river, North of the River and also in the Peel Region.

Tuesdays: (Cockburn SOR) Jandakot

Wednesdays: Alternating venues of Mandurah and Rockingham 

Thursdays: (Joondalup NOR) Kallaroo

Thanks to the support from Telethon 7, the cost is only $40 for a term of 8 sessions. 

Come and Try sessions are FREE - book in a session today!

Find out more here

Raquelle and Julie from Blind Sports WA at the Telethon7 Family Festival dressed up as Bees, with Grace.  Grace is one of our gorgeous kids who participates in our Let's Get Visible programs.
 Human Nature and the Telethon Weekend cast celebrate smashing $83 million.

🌟 Thank You, WA! 🌟

At Blind Sports WA, we are deeply grateful for the incredible support from our community. Thanks to your generosity, we are able to provide the Let's Get Visible Program for blind and vision-impaired children, making a positive impact in their lives.

Together, we have achieved an astonishing milestone of $83,264,216 raised for Telethon! Your inspiring contributions—whether through donations, volunteering, or fundraising—will change the lives of our sickest and most vulnerable children.

WA, we truly are incredible together! Thank you for your unwavering support! ❤️

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We need your help!

Join the impactful journey at Blind Sports WA! Seeking passionate volunteers for coaching, driving, tandem cycling pilots, golf caddies and various vital roles.

Find out more here

Funding Partners 

Telethon 7 Logo
Logo for DLGSC

BSWA gratefully operates through the support of a range of funders and partners  to facilitate children's after-school sports programs, a Youth recreation program and to grow opportunities for blind and vision-impaired individuals to access sport both in the Perth Metro and the Southwest.

Partnerships 

Blind Sports WA is proudly endorsed by Act-Belong-Commit. Through our sports programs and community events, we are dedicated to promoting positive mental health by encouraging active participation, fostering a sense of belonging, and supporting commitment to personal and collective goals. Together, we create an inclusive environment where physical activity and social connection support mental well-being. Join us in embracing the Act-Belong-Commit message and building a stronger, healthier community!