What are the steps to apply for eligibility?
- Australia
- Sport Inclusion Australia
- Intellectual disability
- Athlete eligibility
- Students and adults
- 2026
- Parents
- Identify the eligibility group (II-1, II-2 or II-3) and download the matching form.
- Gather the evidence, such as psychology reports, blood tests and diagnosis reports.
- Email the completed form, evidence and signatures as a single PDF, with one passport-style .jpeg photo, to eligibility@siasport.org.
- School and national applications are reviewed, and SIA may ask for more information. Approved applicants receive an invoice, a registration card and a payment receipt.
- International applications are reviewed, then sent to the National Eligibility Officer. After approval and payment they are submitted to Virtus, which may take considerable time.
- Approved athletes are added to the Athlete Masterlist and may have their details shared with the relevant sport for classification.
Added 24 Oct 2026