News & Resources

This winter, Disabled WinterSport Australia are conducting a Woman’s Camp as an opportunity to bring woman together around the issue of advancing the participation of females in Adaptive snowsport and recreation. It is a new pilot program run in NSW from the 23-28th June, skiing at either Perisher or Thredbo. We will be on snow for four days and will also run some social events through the week. This week is for anyone interested in learning how to ski or board, just wanting to have some fun with friends or already be an avid lover of snow sports. It’s a chance to get together, talk about some issues that face female participation, and have a good laugh. We are also seeking Expressions of Interest for Volunteers to attend in the role of an Adaptive Snowsport Guide. Please let Sven know if you would like to come to NSW and help out with this camp....Read more...

The Snow Travel Expo 2013 will be here Sunday MAY 19th 10am – 4pm Melbourne Exhibition Centre. Sunday May 26th 9am - 4pm Sydney Exhibition Centre, Darling Harbour, Hall 1. The Snow Travel Expo is an independent, privately owned business run by snow enthusiasts who ski and snowboard. This year these guys have generously given DWA a stand, and all gold coin donations collected at entry. How good is that! I will be there all day Sunday 19th May, and in Sydney on the 26th May and would love to see as many familiar faces as possible. Everyone is welcome to stop by, help out for an hour or so or just come and enjoy the expo. Details below: Back again in 2013 for its eighth year, The Snow Travel Expo is your ticket to great deals and a world of inspiration and information! The Expo is a comprehensive ski show, with the latest ski gear on show and deals available on the day....Read more...

DWA in conjunction with the APC are pleased to announce the ADP Talent ID is open again for 2013!! What do all the acronyms mean you ask?? I’m glad you did. Disabled WinterSport Australia and the Australian Paralympic Committee work in partnership with a supported approach to Talent Identification and development for adaptive winter sport in Australia. If you have an Intellectual disability you can join the pathway to Special Olympics run with Special Olympics Australia.  For details on Special Olympics please contact: sven@disabledwintersport.com.au The ADP schedule for 2013 involves selecting athletes from across Australia to participate in 4 Athlete Development Camps. (ADP camps) These camps are run throughout the season in NSW at either Perisher or Thredbo Mountain. Participants identified with having future potential following the ADP Camps, will have the...Read more...

It all began 1976, in the mountain town of Banff, Canada, where the week long festival in November attracts over 300 films entries; award-winning films and audience favourites are among the films chosen to travel the world. Award Categories Include, Best Film on Mountain Sport, Best Film on Mountain Environment, Best Film on Mountain Culture, Best Film on Exploration and Adventure, People’s Choice Award and more. Travelling from remote landscapes and cultures, to up close and personal with adrenaline-packed action sports, the Banff Mountain Film Festival is an exhilarating and provocative exploration of the mountain world. This year’s Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour features 9 short films. One of these amazing films is about three ambitious amputee climbers. They have their sights set on achieving the first all-disabled ascent of El Capitan, Yosemite National...Read more...

This season, immerse yourself in the Flow State with Warren Miller Entertainment and experience the ultimate winter from a lens of absolute clarity. Warren Miller’s Flow State is a place of such singular focus and connection with the environment that, in this place, the faster you ride, the slower time passes. The Warren Miller Flow State Tour is happening nationally through capital cities and regional areas with an ski and snowboard expo happening in Melbourne and Sydney. Don't miss this amazing tour that has become an annual pilgrimage for snow lovers all over the world in the lead up to the snow season. All the dates and venue information for the Warren Miller films are listed on our Calendar of events, click here and give yourself a great night out. You can also find out more about the festival at http://www.warrenmiller.com.au/    DWA is lucky enough ...Read more...

The 2013 Season has begun here at DWA. Our opener was an Ice Skating get together for volunteers at the Ice house in Melbourne. The event was run by Dan Jade and Ben Blackburn, two dedicated volunteers who decided to kick of this season on a wintery note. Mind you it was about 29’...Read more...

The Victorian Curling Association is pleased to once again offer an opened invitation to all DWA members to come and try visually impaired and wheelchair curling at the Icehouse in Melbourne! The hour-long ‘come and try it’ curling sessions, run on Monday evenings from May 6th are...Read more...

Here at DWA we’re all about skiing and snowboarding, however we are also on the lookout for new sports and opportunities for our members to get involved in.  Living in Australia equates to short snow seasons but there are some other winter sports that happen all year round. Ice Dancing ...Read more...

At last the wait is over….2013 DWA Memberships are now open!! Insert " hoot and hollar" here. Yes it has come to that time of the year again, when we all have to ask ourselves, where will I be riding this year?? Luckily, membership is a much easier question to answer, all you ...Read more...

From humble beginnings through hell and beyond, emerges a potential Australian Paralympic Snowboarder named Trent Milton. His story reminds us how successful we all can be with a little bit of self-belief.  How past events although change us, do not define who we are in the future. Trent...Read more...