Explore this guide to connect with local sports clubs, find exercise classes and groups, view upcoming events, link with recreation programmes and locate parks, grounds and facilities. 

Disability participation

ParaFed Canterbury is one of the leading regional para sports providers in Aotearoa New Zealand.

Operating since 1967, they are a not-for-profit organisation, focusing on people with physical or visual impairments.

ParaFed offers a variety of programmes and services including parasports, adaptive equipment, sports wheelchairs and children’s after-school programs. In addition, ParaFed offers several non-sports-based programmes such as hydrotherapy pool sessions and taxi fare discounts.

If you have always wanted to be involved in sport but have been unsure where to start, ParaFed is here to help you.