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Cowdrey is Young South Australian of the Year
( APC 19-Nov-08 )
Australian Paralympic Committee Acting CEO Jason Hellwig today extended his congratulations to swimmer Matthew Cowdrey after the 19-year-old Paralympian added another accolade to his growing resume.
Who is Australia's Sports Performer of the Year?
( APC 18-Nov-08 )
Six Paralympians are among the seven nominees vying for the prestigious 2008 Australian Sports Performer of the Year Award for Athletes with a Disability.
Health Risks For Large, Retired Athletes May Be Lowered By Staying Active
( AHA 14-Nov-08 )
Compared to other men, retired National Football League (NFL) players had a significantly lower prevalence of diabetes, hypertension, sedentary lifestyles and metabolic syndrome. However, the NFL retirees had a higher prevalence of elevated cholesterol and impaired fasting glucose that could lead to diabetes.
Sky's the limit for TPEP
( APC 14-Nov-08 )
More than a quarter of a million students are already involved, and now it seems the sky is the limit for the Telstra Paralympic Education Program (TPEP).
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1800 kids to get grants under Local Sporting Champions program
( DoHA 11-Nov-08 )
Over 1800 individual young sportspeople and over 200 teams across Australia will be awarded grants each year under the Government’s new Local Sporting Champions program.
Fearnley is New York's finest
( APC 6-Nov-08 )
Near freezing temperatures and fierce winds were not enough to stop Kurt Fearnley from posting a stunning victory in the New York Marathon.
Care Recommended With Amateur Sports
( AFTAU 3-Nov-08 )
Taking up bowling or tennis is an excellent way to stay fit. But if you're not careful, you might find that these amateur sports can have unexpected long-term health risks.
WorkCover NSW lifts support for Paralympians
( APC 31-Oct-08 )
The Australian Paralympic Committee's relationship with WorkCover NSW has been significantly strengthened following an announcement this week by the NSW Government.
Background Information On Sudden Cardiac Death In Young Athletes
( BMJ 28-Oct-08 )
The sudden death of Wakefield Wildcats rugby player Adam Watene at the age of only 31, after a training session, has highlighted the rare but shocking occurence of sports-related deaths.
Cowdrey Is The Best Of The Best
( APC 24-Oct-08 )
The Australian Paralympic Committee (APC) tonight recognised swimmer Matthew Cowdrey as Australia’s 2008 Paralympian of the Year during a gala ceremony at the Sydney Entertainment Centre.
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The Value of Sport In A Disaster Setting
( ICSSPE 15-Oct-08 )
There are many examples of sport being used as a healing tool after a disaster, from the implementation of a programme in Iran by the Swiss Academy for Development (SAD), to the community rallying behind spectator sport in North America after 9 September 2001 and Hurricane Katrina. But how does one measure what is a successful programme, and its effects?
End Of A Paralympic Era
( APC 15-Oct-08 )
Australian Paralympic Committee President Greg Hartung today publicly acknowledged the significant contribution made by its departing Chief Executive Officer, Darren Peters.
Support For The Sydney World Masters Games
( DoHA 14-Oct-08 )
The Minister for Sport, Kate Ellis, has called on potential competitors and volunteers to sign up for the 2009 World Masters Games in Sydney.
Aussie Team All Set For Commonwealth Youth Games
( DoHA 14-Oct-08 )
The Minister for Sport and Youth, Kate Ellis, wished the Australian team good luck for the 2008 Commonwealth Youth Games in Pune, India.
Fearnley Defends Title In Chicago Marathon
( APC 13-Oct-08 )
Less than a month after his stunning victory in the Paralympic Games marathon in Beijing, Australian Kurt Fearnley surged to a resounding win to defend his Chicago Marathon title overnight.
Rawlinson Makes Her Comeback At The AIS
( AIS 13-Oct-08 )
Dual 400m hurdles world champion Jana Rawlinson took to her new home track at the Australian Institute of Sport (AIS) today, announcing that she would base herself at the AIS and in Europe in the lead up to the London 2012 Olympics.
Senator McLucas Opens 11th Transplant Games
( DoHA 7-Oct-08 )
More than 600 people from Australia and overseas will take part in the 11th Australian Transplant Games, which were opened in Perth today by the Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Health and Ageing, Senator Jan McLucas.
Paralympian Of The Year Awards
( APC 7-Oct-08 )
Following the thrills, drama and excitement of the 2008 Beijing Paralympic Games, it's time to acknowledge the spectacular results of our Australian Paralympic Team.
Skin Virus Spreads In Rugby Players And Sumo Wrestlers
( SGM 7-Oct-08 )
Rugby players may get more than just the ball out of a scrum - herpes virus can cause a skin disease called "scrumpox" and it spreads through physical contact.
First Dialysis Patient Set To Complete 5-City Triathlon Tour
( FMCNA 3-Oct-08 )
Triathlete Shad Ireland is used to overcoming challenges. A dialysis patient since the age of 10, 36-year-old Ireland has fought his way back from near-certain death to become an elite athlete.