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You can support Paralympics Australia through four main routes listed on its site: joining AUS Squad (the official cheer squad of the Australian Paralympic Team), making a donation, running your own fundraiser, or entering ParaLottery. Each suits a different level of commitment — AUS Squad and donations are the simplest, fundraising works best if you have a network to mobilise, and ParaLottery combines a prize draw with giving. The site also points to school fundraising and community programs as additional ways in.
The Support Options at a Glance
| Route | What it involves | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Join AUS Squad | Become part of the official cheer squad of the Australian Paralympic Team | Fans who want an ongoing, low-effort connection |
| Donate | Direct giving to Paralympics Australia | Anyone wanting an immediate, one-off contribution |
| Fundraise | Organise your own fundraising activity for the team | People with a workplace, club, or social network |
| ParaLottery | Enter a draw to win $25k while supporting Paralympics Australia | Those who want a chance at a prize alongside giving |
| School fundraising | Support the Australian Paralympic Team from your class or school | Teachers, students, and school communities |
Join AUS Squad
AUS Squad is described on the site as the official cheer squad of the Australian Paralympic Team. It is the entry point for supporters who want to follow and back the team rather than make a one-time gift. If your goal is simply to be counted as a supporter and stay connected to the team, start here.
Donate or Fundraise
Donations go directly to Paralympics Australia, and the site frames giving as support for the next generation of Paralympians. If you would rather raise money than give your own, Paralympics Australia provides a fundraising pathway — the site states there are ways you can get involved and fundraise for Paralympics Australia.
The "Give More, Get More" option is also listed: support the next generation of Paralympians and be rewarded. Treat this as a giving route with a benefit attached, not a pure donation.
ParaLottery
ParaLottery is the prize-linked option: support Paralympics Australia and go into the draw to win $25k. If you are deciding between a straight donation and ParaLottery, the difference is that ParaLottery adds a draw entry. The site does not publish ticket pricing or eligibility details in the material available here, so check the ParaLottery page directly before entering.
Other Ways In: Schools and Community
Beyond individual giving, the site lists:
- School fundraising — ways for your class or school to support the Australian Paralympic Team.
- Community programs — including the Paralympic Speakers Program, which connects Australian Paralympians with the community, and Building Employer Confidence.
- Para Tough Cup — framed as "Tough Enough For The Cup?" and tied to supporting the next generation of Paralympians.
If you represent a school, employer, or community group, these routes let you contribute through participation rather than a direct payment.
Choosing Your Route
- Want the least effort and an ongoing tie to the team? Join AUS Squad.
- Want to give right now? Donate.
- Want to give and get something back? Look at "Give More, Get More" or ParaLottery.
- Have a network to activate? Fundraise, or run a school fundraiser.
- Want to involve your organisation? Explore the community and employer programs.
One caveat: the site does not state that any of these options are free, and it does not publish prices for ParaLottery entries or donation tiers in the material available. Confirm costs and any conditions on the relevant page before committing.