Who classifies vision, hearing, intellectual and transplant athletes?
- Australia
- Athletics Australia
- Para athletics
- Classification
- Ages 8+
- 2026/27
- Athletes
Physical impairment classification is run by Australian Athletics. The other impairment types go to other national bodies:
- Vision impairment: Paralympics Australia. Submit its request for classification form first.
- Hearing impairment: Deaf Sports Australia. You submit an audiogram through its form.
- Intellectual impairment: Sport Inclusion Australia handles national classification. Representing Australia internationally requires Virtus eligibility or an IPC intellectual classification.
- Transplant recipients: Transplant Australia. Complete its form with your transplant specialist, then submit it to Transplant Australia.
Questions can go to the Australian Athletics Classification Team on classification@athletics.org.au or 03 8646 4550.
Added 24 Oct 2026