2005
After Athens the APC went looking for talent (and found it)
After Athens the APC went looking for talent (and found it)2006
The APC took responsibility for a coordinated approach to classification
The APC took responsibility for a coordinated approach to classification2007
An education program would create a base of understanding and support
An education program would create a base of understanding and support
A new tagline for an awareness campaign leading to Beijing
A new tagline for an awareness campaign leading to Beijing
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"They said I'd never live a normal life..."
Three powerful radio ads were played thousands of times around Australia
Three powerful radio ads were played thousands of times around Australia
The Prime Minister announced the largest ever funding increase for Paralympic sport
The Prime Minister announced the largest ever funding increase for Paralympic sport2008
Key sports had their own team announcements for the Beijing Games
Key sports had their own team announcements for the Beijing Games
The UNBELIEVABLE print campaign kicked off as the Games approached
The UNBELIEVABLE print campaign kicked off as the Games approached
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The TV ad was the final element of the UNBELIEVABLE campaign
The TV ad was the final element of the UNBELIEVABLE campaign
The full Beijing team was launched by a new Prime Minister at Parliament House
The full Beijing team was launched by a new Prime Minister at Parliament HouseOur stories
Australia’s team of 289 athletes and officials to the 2008 Beijing Paralympic Games was the largest ever to an away Games.
Australia at the Beijing Summer Paralympics 2008
Australia at the Beijing Summer Paralympics 2008Our stories
List of the members of the 2008 Australian Paralympic Team for the Beijing Games, with links to the members’ Wikipedia articles.
2008 Summer Paralympics Australian Team List
2008 Summer Paralympics Australian Team List
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Almost like being there – feel the excitement of the opening ceremony
Almost like being there – feel the excitement of the opening ceremony
The medals started coming on the first day for Australia at the cycling
The medals started coming on the first day for Australia at the cycling
Kieran Modra in a familiar position – winning Australia’s first gold medal of the Games
Kieran Modra in a familiar position – winning Australia’s first gold medal of the Games
Chris Scott was also in a familiar position – on the top of the podium
Chris Scott was also in a familiar position – on the top of the podium
And for ‘Milto’, just being there was a huge achievement
And for ‘Milto’, just being there was a huge achievement
Matthew Cowdrey, Medal Ceremony Beijing Summer Paralympics
Matthew Cowdrey, Medal Ceremony Beijing Summer Paralympics
Beijing is introduced to Australia’s Clare Burzynski
Beijing is introduced to Australia’s Clare Burzynski
Comedian Adam Hills in the Beijing Paralympic Village
Comedian Adam Hills in the Beijing Paralympic Village
Australian wheelchair basketballer Gauci looks to pass to Chaplin
Australian wheelchair basketballer Gauci looks to pass to Chaplin
Chris Mullins crosses the finish line in the 400m final
Chris Mullins crosses the finish line in the 400m final
Julie Smith crosses the finish line in the 100m final
Julie Smith crosses the finish line in the 100m final
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