Special Olympics Ballarat

05/04/2026

Happy Easter to our amazing athletes, dedicated carers, supportive families, and wonderful supporters! This special time of year is a perfect opportunity to celebrate not only the spirit of renewal and hope that Easter brings but also the incredible community we've built together. Your hard work, commitment, and encouragement inspire us all to reach new heights and create lasting memories. As we gather to enjoy this joyful season, let’s take a moment to appreciate each other and the strength of the bonds we've formed. Wishing you all a delightful Easter filled with laughter, love, and plenty of chocolate treats!

05/04/2026

Love golf or keen to give it a try? ⛳️

Join the Special Olympics Ballarat Golf Program, a fun, inclusive program for people aged 8+ with an intellectual disability and/or autism.

Build skills, confidence and friendships in a supportive environment Led by Andrew Cartledge, PGA Professional and founder of Ballarat Junior Golf Academy.

📍 Mt Xavier Golf Club – Fortune Street, Ballarat East
📅 Saturday 14th March, Saturday 21st March, Saturday 28th March, Saturday 2nd May, Saturday 9th May
🕒 3:00pm
💲 $60 for the five-week program Register and pay for the program

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To learn more about the program, contact Andrew Milligan:
📞0419 590 674 📧 andrewm@sportscentral.org.au

Come along and have some fun!

04/04/2026

Come and join us when we start back next term!
We provide specialized basketball training at Phoenix College during the school term, tailored for athletes with intellectual disabilities and autism.
Sunday 10:30am - 12:00pm
Cost is $7.00
For further details, please contact Nicole Strickland at ballarat.basketball@specialolympics.com.au.

03/04/2026

If you'd like to experience the joy of Special Olympics Australia, become a volunteer. Whether you’re interested in helping at an event or looking for longer-term opportunities, your contribution can make a lasting impact to the lives of people with intellectual disability and/or autism.
Please contact Karen Tuddenham at ballarat.chair@specialolympics.com.au to find out more!

02/04/2026

Ballarat Gymsports is joining forces with SOA – Ballarat & Victoria, and their partners to create and deliver empowering Gymnastics opportunities for individuals living with a disability, motivating them to reach new heights in sport. Gymnastics sessions are held Saturday mornings from 11.30am to 12pm for an intro casual session and 12pm to 12.45pm for a structured session. For further information, please contact Don Pennell at ballarat.gencom1@specialolympics.com.au

31/03/2026

29/03/2026

Swimming training is on
Monday 6:00pm-7:00pm
This is the last training for term 1.
Ballarat Aquatic Centre
Please contact Jim Leighton with any questions at ballarat.swimming@specialolympics.com.au 🔵⚪️🔵⚪️🏊‍♂️🏊🏊‍♀️