Empowering inclusive sport legacy for Queenslanders with disability
Queensland’s commitment to delivering a lasting legacy from the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games took an important step forward with the launch of the Empower Legacy Research Project.
This is a pioneering research initiative focuses on increasing sport and physical activity participation for Queenslanders with disability.
Held at QUT’s Room Three Sixty, the launch event brought together leaders from across the disability, health, sport and research sectors to mark the official start of the two-year project, which is being led by the Jamieson Trauma Institute (JTI) and supported by the Department of Sport, Racing and Olympic and Paralympic Games.
The Empower Legacy Research Project will map participation levels, identify barriers, and recommend evidence-based strategies to make sport more inclusive and accessible across the state.
This important work directly supports the goals of the Elevate 2042 Legacy Strategy, which seeks to ensure that all Queenslanders benefit from the Games—especially those who have historically faced barriers to participation.
The research is being delivered in partnership with Queenslanders with Disability Network (QDN), Sporting Wheelies, QUT Centre for Data Science, University of Queensland, Griffith University, and other sector stakeholders.
The final report, due in 2027, will provide data-driven recommendations to guide future programs, policy and investment—ensuring Queensland’s Games legacy delivers lasting, inclusive impact.
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