Australia's peak national body representing athletes with a physical disability changed its name from AAWD to Disability Sports Australia during 2013.
Perform the role of National Coordinating Body, providing a single point of contact between partner organisations (eg. ASC, APC and NSOs) and State and Territory members (eg. Wheelchair Sports NSW, Sporting Wheelies and Disabled Association etc).
Provide opportunities for development of athletes at a national level and supporting pathways from grassroots to national level.
Administer the Wheelchair Rugby and Wheelchair Basketball National Leagues, and the Lawn Bowls Multi-Disability National Championships.