1980

Just one member of the amputee team was allowed to march in the opening ceremony

Just one member of the amputee team was allowed to march in the opening ceremony
1984

The first part of the 1984 Games was in New York

The first part of the 1984 Games was in New York

A plethora of Australian flags at the opening ceremony in New York

A plethora of Australian flags at the opening ceremony in New York

Looking sharp in their opening ceremony clobber

Looking sharp in their opening ceremony clobber
1993
On 12 September 1993, the bidding nations for the 2000 summer Paralypics made their final presentations to the International Paralympic Committee in Berlin. Australia was represented in berlin by this team: (L to R) Paul Griffiths, George Dunstan, Adrienne Smith, Bob Elphinston, Marie Little, Brendan Burkett (back), Ron Finneran, Unknown, Paul Bird, Anne Green.

The final pitch for Paralympics was two weeks before the Olympic decision

The final pitch for Paralympics was two weeks before the Olympic decision
1996

And a visit from the APF President

And a visit from the APF President
2000
© Sport the library/Bill BachmanSydney 2000 Paralympic GamesOpening CeremonyAustralia - Brendan Burkett - Swimming, carrying the flag

GALLERY: The opening ceremony celebrated Australia and its culture.

GALLERY: The opening ceremony celebrated Australia and its culture.
2004

“Ma fissika” – the familiar words in the lead-up to the Games

“Ma fissika” – the familiar words in the lead-up to the Games

GALLERY: At the opening ceremony, the Australians matched the Games’ casual, relaxed mood

GALLERY: At the opening ceremony, the Australians matched the Games’ casual, relaxed mood

We all wanted a photo with Jan Pike and Dr Doulittle

We all wanted a photo with Jan Pike and Dr Doulittle

Congratulations from the Chef de Mission on a job well done

Congratulations from the Chef de Mission on a job well done