2021 Victorian Disability Sport and Recreation Awards

The annual Victorian Disability Sport and Recreation Awards recognise the achievements of people with disability, those who support them and the inclusive sport and recreation sector in Victoria.

It is an opportunity to celebrate the athletes, volunteers, officials, coaches, clubs, communities, venues and programs that enable and empower people with disability to get active and achieve their goals.

Drinks and canapes will be served on arrival from 4:30pm and at the conclusion of the award ceremony

Formalities begin at 5:30pm and end at approximately 7:30pm. We look forward to celebrating excellence in our sector with you!

[Image ID - Campbell and Jason, two recipients of DSR Awards in 2019 smiling at each other in front of a white photo banner with the Victorian Disability Sport & Recreation Awards and DSR logos printed on it. Campbell is on the left side of the photo and is light-skinned, bald, wearing a navy blue jumper over a blue and white checkered shirt, black pants and is sitting in a wheelchair. Jason sits on a wheelchair on the right side, has short brown hair, is light skinned and is wearing a white shirt with dark blue jeans]

Getting there

Public transport

Train/Tram/Bus: Flinders Street Station is a five minute walk from PwC.

Parking

The following car parks are nearby:

Wilson Parking – Riverside Quay, 2 Riverside Quay, Southbank ($10 after 4.00pm)

Wilson Parking – Eureka, 70 City Road, Southbank ($10 after 4.00pm)

Taxi

The closest taxi rank is located on the corner of Riverside Quay and Cook Street.

[Image ID -Jason and Peter have their arms around each other posing for a photo at the DSR Awards in 2018 in front of a white photo banner with the Victorian Disability & Recreation Awards and DSR logo printed on it. Jason is on the left and Peter is on the right. Jason is light-skinned with fair hair and a thick beard, wearing black rectangle glasses, a blue and white checkered shirt with a black sleeveless jumper with black pants and is sitting in on a red and black wheelchair. Peter is dark-skinned with very short hair and facial stubble. Peter is wearing a black shirt, brown pants and is sitting on a black and grey wheelchair.]

Accessibility

Please let us know if you have any accessibility, mobility or dietary requirements when you register.

The venue is wheelchair accessible. There are steps to the left and centre of the building entrance and ramp access on the right.

Auslan will be available for the formal part of the ceremony. If you would like an interpreter to help you network with other guests before and after the ceremony, please let us know when you register.

Dress code

Business casual. A cloakroom will be available at the venue.

Photography

There will be photographers at the event. Please let us know if you do not wish to be photographed or have any issues with flash photography.

COVID safe

The safety of our attendees is paramount.

We will be providing a Service Victoria QR code for checking in and manual sign in option for those without smartphones so that we have details for contact tracing and don't go over the capacity limits and hand sanitiser. You will need to bring proof of your double vaccinated status and we ask that you not attend if you have COVID symptoms or have been to a hotspot. Masks are mandatory for this event.

Thank you for understanding.

[Image ID – An overlayed image of Tamika celebrating her Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2019 DSR Awards. There are this year’s partnership and sponsor logos overlayed on the image of Tamika. Tamika has down syndrome, is light-skinned, wearing a white knitted beanie, a grey cardigan and is holding her certificate proudly. Tamika is smiling with an open mouth with her right fist in the air. The sponsors supporting this event are listed below.]

This event is proudly supported by:

Major Sponsor: Polytan

Associate Sponsors: Everyday Independence, My Sport Live, Carbine Club, PricewaterhouseCoopers, Victorian State Government, VicHealth

Broadcast Sponsor: Mobility Plus

Event Supporters: Responsible Gambling Foundation, Mable, WorkSafe Victoria, Box Hill Institute, Craig Wetjen Photography

If you have any questions, please email: max.reilly@dsr.org.au.

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Disability Sport & Recreation aims to create an environment where all people feel welcomed, supported and safe.

We acknowledge the Wurundjeri and Bunurong people of the Kulin Nations as the traditional custodians of the land on which we live, work and play. We recognise their continued connection to land, sea and community. We acknowledge sovereignty was never ceded and pay our respect to all Elders, past and present.