Australias Indigenous Paralympians have been honoured as part of the International Day of People with a Disability.
The celebration was marked on Thursday at the National Centre of Indigenous Excellence with the unveiling of a plaque that recognizes the remarkable contribution of 11 First Nations Paralympians.
The plaque will hold pride of place alongside the already existing tribute to Indigenous Olympians.
Tracey Barrell (pictured), a two time Paralympian gold medallist in 1992 and one of the eleven on the plaque said “It has been a great honour to participate in this project and to have the opportunity to highlight the achievements of First Peoples with disability.”
“It is particularly important to recognise International Day of People with Disability with a cultural celebration at an Indigenous facility. Connecting with our communities is an important part of FPDN’s work.”