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Scott Kennedy- Football
Scott, 27, has been classified in swimming and athletics but has progressed rapidly in football, competing at the National Football Championships, winning 3 silver medals, ranking 9th in the world for the past 3 years and named number 1 striker for the Pararoos. Scott has been classified in athletics and swimming, however he has never competed in any...READ MORE -
Natalie Hodges- Wheelchair Basketball
Natalie, 26, has not only lost 55kg since playing sport but has represented Australia and has been selected in the Australian Gliders team in early 2013, travelling to Japan and being undefeated. Natalie started playing sport as a way to loose weight, now weighing 55 kgs with determination and love for her sport, Natalie has become a role...READ MORE -
Jordan Bartley- Wheelchair Basketball
Jordan, 19, has just returned from representing Australia on the U23 team at the World Championships in Turkey where his team won Bronze in September 2013. He has also travelled to Dubai and Thailand with his sport. Jordan has been playing wheelchair basketball for the past 7 years and has travelled with his sport, coming 2nd place at...READ MORE -
Corey Lawton- Wheelchair Basketball
Corey, 16, has been apart of the JPD Camps for Wheelchair Basketball as well as competing in the Classic for QLD Juniors, is a part of the Frenchville Rockwheelers Team competing in the Northern Challenge and was a part of the team that competed in the Sunshine Coast Spinners tournament. Corey was born premature with VSD and...READ MORE -
Claire Keefer- Athletics
Athletics Claire, 17, has represented Australia at the World Dwarf Games in August this year in the USA, winning 3 bronze medals. Claire has also set new QLD and AUS records in her classification. Clair started athletics in 2010 when she was assisted in getting started in throwing by Michael Pratt who ran a squad to encourage kids...READ MORE -
Jason Liukuey- Boccia
Boccia Jason, 30, previous achievements in Boccia include being selected in the Paralympic Preparation program, attending Road to Rio Camps, selected to play for Queensland, named 2013 Qld State Titles most outstanding player, 2013 National Titles Bronze Team event and 2013 National Titles referee award for sportsmanship. Jason began playing Boccia in briefly in high school but got...READ MORE -
Gregory Moffat- Powerlifting
Powerlifting Greg, 21, powerlifting by contacting the Australian Paralympic Committee and spoke to one of the coaches and got an invitation to attend the 2011 State Championships. Greg’s greatest sporting achievement was at the 2012 National Championships when he set the new Queensland Junior record of 110kg in the 90kg class. Greg, born with Cerebral Palsy, started powerlifting...READ MORE -
Charles Taylor- Powerlifting
Powerlifting Charles, 34, has beaten his personal best at every competition he attends. He has attended state and national events since 2012 and competes in the 2012/2013 Grand Prix series. Charles, born with Cerebral Palsy, which affects both his legs, has broken his personal best at each powerlifting competition he attends and aims top compete in an international...READ MORE -
Darron Shields- Paratriathlon
Darron, 45, made a triumphant return to triathlon in 2010, eight years after he was paralysed in a bike accident while training for a triathlon. Last year, Darron achieved his goal of completing an Olympic distance triathlon within 10 years of his accident. He has competed at two Paratriathlon World Championships and this year completed his first half...READ MORE
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To be recognised and considered for the Sporting Dreams Grant, having already received an introductory grant in 2012, and now a Developmental Athletes Grant in 2014 is an honour and a privilege. I am thankful for organisations such as the Sporting Dreams. lf it was not for such associations that exist and care for disabled athletes they would never achieve their goals and dreams. There are many disabled athletes just as deserving as me and I thank you kindly especially Marayake Jonkers, you will always be an inspiration and a legend in my eyes.
Debra McGary- Lawn Bowls
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Sporting Dreams helps inspire athletes by supporting and acknowledging disabled athletes aspirations. Attending the Ceremony showed me how many marvelous people there are striving to achieve their own personal goal. Sporting Dreams is important because it encourages you and helps you to chase your dream. I have competed in the State and National RDA (Riding for the Disabled ) championships this year. My Sporting Dreams grant enabled me to pay the entry fees for my horse riding competitions. Sporting dreams is important because it encourages you and helps you to chase your dream. Sporting Dreams helps inspire athletes by supporting and acknowledging disabled athletes aspirations.
Tarsha Tupper- Para Equestrian
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“Sporting Dreams has been a great help to my family and I because they have provided money which has been very useful towards my sporting career travelling for big events, such as Nationals. I believe Sporting Dreams is important because it provides opportunities for young athletes to do what they desire. After my Sporting Dreams grant, I have achieved School Sport Australia National age champion 2 years in a row. I would like to thank Sporting Dreams for giving me the grant so I have been able to go on to achieve such amazing goals and opportunities.” Noah Robinson & Mum Sharon
Noah Robinson- Swimming