Smash Down Barriers

Smash Down Barriers The Smash Down Barriers program aims to use table tennis as a tool to improve the quality of life of people with disability.

The Smash Down Barriers program, is an Australian Government sport-for-development program, funded by DFAT under the Pacific Sports Partnership and the Asian Sports Partnership. The program aims to promote social inclusion through regular participation in table tennis activities and improve attitudes both by and towards people with a disability.

Join us for the 2026 SDB Monthly Inclusive Competition 🏓📅 21 February 2026⏰ 9:00am – 1:00pm📍 FNU, NasinuA morning of fun...
17/02/2026

Join us for the 2026 SDB Monthly Inclusive Competition 🏓
📅 21 February 2026
⏰ 9:00am – 1:00pm
📍 FNU, Nasinu

A morning of fun activities and inclusive table tennis competition for everyone in the community. Come play, cheer, and be part of an inspiring day of sport and connection.

Let’s make it a great day together 💙

❤️🎉 We are excited to continue our Para training at the Fiji Vocational Technical Training for Disabled Persons, and we ...
15/02/2026

❤️🎉 We are excited to continue our Para training at the Fiji Vocational Technical Training for Disabled Persons, and we are even more excited to see more new students taking part in the training and eager to learn. Thanks to our National Para Team, volunteers, teachers, and coaches for helping out the young ones during training.

Team Up Australian High Commission, Fiji

🖤🕊️ Smash Down Barriers Honiara extends our deepest condolences to the family of the late Jack Iroga. 🖤🕊️Mr. Iroga was a...
15/02/2026

🖤🕊️ Smash Down Barriers Honiara extends our deepest condolences to the family of the late Jack Iroga. 🖤🕊️

Mr. Iroga was a close friend of the Honiara Table Tennis Team Up program and served as one of our safeguarding volunteer coaches in 2025. Our thoughts and prayers are with his immediate family during this difficult time.

Smash Down Barriers Program was truly grateful to be part of the inspiring and inclusive FNSC Nausori Disability Sports ...
09/02/2026

Smash Down Barriers Program was truly grateful to be part of the inspiring and inclusive FNSC Nausori Disability Sports Come Try Sport Day, celebrating inclusion and showcasing sporting opportunities for persons with disabilities (PWDs) across Nausori, Rewa, and Tailevu.

Participants were excited, with many experiencing table tennis for the very first time. The day was filled with energy, smiles, and discovery, as many talented and capable potential players were identified.

A big thank you to our SDB Para Development Officer and SDB Para Table Tennis volunteers for their great work and dedication. Vinaka vakalevu to FNSC for the wonderful collaboration.

Team Up Fiji Association of Sport & National Olympic Committee

The Smash Down Barriers program kicked off its first session at the Koloale community, bringing smiles, new skills, and ...
06/02/2026

The Smash Down Barriers program kicked off its first session at the Koloale community, bringing smiles, new skills, and plenty of fun despite recent weather delays. ☔️

🏓Led by Para Men’s Development Officer Rodney Satini and supported by our senior girls’ athletes, it was great to see kids learning, playing, and connecting through table tennis.

Team Up

The Australia Day Vuvale Bootcamp & Sports Clinic kicked off with a group warm-up, setting the tone for an inspiring day...
28/01/2026

The Australia Day Vuvale Bootcamp & Sports Clinic kicked off with a group warm-up, setting the tone for an inspiring day of activity and connection.

It was a welcoming, inclusive event where people of all ages and abilities could take part, try new sports, and enjoy being active together. Thank you everyone for joining us. ❤️

Team Up Fiji Association of Sport & National Olympic Committee

🏓🌟 The Smash Down Barriers disability table tennis program has officially launched its 2026 community sessions at TAMONE...
11/01/2026

🏓🌟 The Smash Down Barriers disability table tennis program has officially launched its 2026 community sessions at TAMONE. 🙌

Focused on inclusion, opportunity, and active lifestyles: empowering girls, youth, and persons with disabilities through table tennis.

A powerful start, with more sessions to come.

Team Up

Today, the women of Buakonikai Village on Rabi Island enjoyed a fun and active session, trying out basic table tennis sk...
27/12/2025

Today, the women of Buakonikai Village on Rabi Island enjoyed a fun and active session, trying out basic table tennis skills alongside other physical activities as part of their Christmas season exercises.

Laughter, energy, and encouragement filled the space as their children watched and cheered them on.

Smash Down Barriers Program for creating these joyful moments for such inspiring women.

Wishing everyone a Merry Christmas and a prosperous New Year from Smash Down Barriers Program Fiji.

Team Up

The Smash Down Barriers Program has officially started its inclusive outreach to villages on Rabi Island, beginning with...
25/12/2025

The Smash Down Barriers Program has officially started its inclusive outreach to villages on Rabi Island, beginning with Buakonikai Village. We were also joined by the ACE Team.

During the session, basic table tennis skills were introduced through fun activities, along with other ACE activities and Olympic values. While table tennis has been played on the island before, this was the first session focused on teaching proper techniques starting from the basics.

Everyone was very excited and happy to learn the correct skills, and the session was well-received by the community. 🌟❤️

Smash Down Barriers Development Officers from Tonga conducted a "Come and Try" session at Kolokakala Hall. 🥹🏓 Team Up...
17/12/2025

Smash Down Barriers Development Officers from Tonga conducted a "Come and Try" session at Kolokakala Hall. 🥹🏓

Team Up Australia in Tonga

The Smash Down Barriers meets with the Rabi council Team to present Sevusevu to the RCL as appreciation for allowing our...
16/12/2025

The Smash Down Barriers meets with the Rabi council Team to present Sevusevu to the RCL as appreciation for allowing our program to be be part of this major events 🌟🤩🏓

Team Up Australian High Commission, Fiji

At the Opening Ceremony of the Smash Down Barriers Program, the ACE Team was grateful for the opportunity to be part of ...
16/12/2025

At the Opening Ceremony of the Smash Down Barriers Program, the ACE Team was grateful for the opportunity to be part of this very important event, marking the 80th anniversary of the arrival of the Banaban people on Rabi Island, Fiji. We also joined the march alongside the other teams. This event is celebrated annually.

This year marks the very first time that persons with disabilities (PWD) have been included in the event. We thank the Rabi Council of Leaders for accepting our request and helping make this celebration more inclusive. The Smash Down Barriers Program also invited its implementation partner, Fiji Association of Sport & National Olympic Committee, as well as the Fiji National Sports Commission, to join this inclusive mission.

We look forward to our inclusive activities starting tomorrow, with sessions for PWD in the morning and children in the afternoon.

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