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Australian Paralympic Youth Games 2009
 The Australian Paralympic Youth Games will be held in Melbourne from 5-10 October 2009.
Hosted by Wheelchair Sports Victoria, with the support of the Australian Paralympic Committee, the Games will provide an opportunity for young athletes with a disability to compete in world class sporting venues across a range of Paralympic sports. Sports will include: Athletics, Wheelchair Basketball, Handcycling, Swimming, Table Tennis, Wheelchair Tennis and 7 a-side Football. Athletes will experience an event promoting competition, friendship and culture. The Games are open to athletes aged 20 years or younger as at 31 December, 2009. Melbourne's premier sporting venues including the Melbourne Sports & Aquatic Centre will be used for the Games. For more information or to find out how you can participate, please contact the Australian Paralympic Youth Games on 03 9473 0133 or via email at apyg@wsv.org.au. Or visit the Wheelchair Sports Victoria website at www.wsv.org.au The first edition of Australian Paralympic Youth Games e-news can be dowloaded here . |
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Call for Nominations - 7th Annual ACT Chief Minister's Inclusion AwardsNominations are now open for the 7th Annual ACT Chief Minister's Inclusion Awards. If you work in or own a business or organisation, or work in or know of a government department or team who may qualify for one of these valuable awards, please visit www.inclusionawards.com.au to download a nomination form and for more information. Key Dates: Award Nominations Close: Monday, 3 August, 2009 Award Submissions Close: Monday, 7 September, 2009 2009 Chief Minister's Inclusion Awards - Presentation Event and Celebration - Thursday, 22 October - Great Hall, Parliament House, Canberra |
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