Deaf Sports Australia

Deaf Sports Australia (DSA) was established in 1954 and is the National Peak Body (recognised by the Federal Government) for deaf sport with our mission being to support and facilitate the participation of deaf and hard of hearing people in sport. Deaf Sports Australia owns the Australian Deaf Games.

Vision of DSA

Passion through Sport .

Mission of DSA

To facilitate and support the participation of deaf Australians in all levels of sport.

Objectives of DSA

To be the peak body for Deaf Sports in Australia;
To host, facilitate and manage deaf specific sporting events where appropriate;
To foster, promote and encourage deaf people's participation and skill development in all forms of sport in partnership with our members;
To continually advocate, educate, inform and support the mainstream sporting structure to make it deaf friendly and capable of including deaf people within the structure;
To foster relationships with government, deaf and mainstream sporting bodies to support the access requirements and participation of deaf people in sport at all levels; and
To ensure DSA has a sustainable governance and management approach to support its vision and mission over time.