1954
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The Paralympic movement in Australia began in 1954 at the Shenton Park Annexe, Royal Perth Hospital.

The birthplace of the Paralympic movement in Australia

The birthplace of the Paralympic movement in Australia

George Bedbrook, father of the Paralympic movement in Australia

George Bedbrook, father of the Paralympic movement in Australia

‘Johnno’ Johnston was a key figure in the development of Paralympic sport

‘Johnno’ Johnston was a key figure in the development of Paralympic sport
1957

WA ‘Paras’ vs the police cadets on the streets of Perth

WA ‘Paras’ vs the police cadets on the streets of Perth
1962
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The 1962 Commonwealth Paraplegic Games were held in Perth, the then home of disability sport in Australia, with the Royal Perth Hospital being a key driving force.

Australia at the 1962 Perth Commonwealth Paraplegic Games

Australia at the 1962 Perth Commonwealth Paraplegic Games