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Welcome to Gold Coast Recreation and Sport Inc

Providing recreation and sport for people with disability

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Welcome

Gold Coast Recreation & Sport Inc is a community-based organisation which provides sport and recreational opportunities for people with disability. 

We are an organisation that has been operating for over 30 years and are dedicated to a philosophy which reflects its beliefs, values and attitudes. 

This philosophy has guided the interactions, relationships, practices and culture of the organisation since its inception.

Organisational Philosophy

GCRS deeply values its history, its current standing within the community and its future promise.  GCRS has and will continue to maintain its original focus of specialising in what it does best.  This is in recognition of the significant benefit recreation and sport can play in the lives of all people and upholding the right of people with a disability to participate.

We are committed to our mission of enhancing the quality of life of people with a disability by facilitating opportunities for participation and achievement in recreation and sport.

The language we use and the interactions we have with people are critical in shaping and reflecting our thoughts, beliefs, feelings and concepts.  GCRS insists on interacting with people with a disability in a manner that ensures dignity, recognises ability, encourages appropriate social interaction, and demonstrates due respect for age, gender, socio-economic and other personal circumstances.         

We insist on promoting a positive image of people with a disability.

GCRS’s dedication to professionalism guides its daily practice and ensures the quality of the service it provides.  This dedication is intrinsic to the programs GCRS provides, the people it employs, interactions with colleagues and stakeholders, and the links forged within the local community.

We strive for the highest of standards in all that we do.

GCRS is committed to meeting its legal and ethical obligations in its roles as a service provider, an employer and a community-based organisation.  GCRS aims to ensure that its management committee, employees and volunteers demonstrate the highest level of responsibility when performing their duties

We promote the concept of mutual responsibility in upholding the values of the organisation.

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30 May 2026
Southport Sharks Club, Corner Olsen and Musgrave Ave
Southport, QLD Australia
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Yesterday’s Gold Coast Rollers WNWBL Media Launch was more than just the beginning of a new season, it was a celebration of the incredible community, history, and people who have built wheelchair basketball on the Gold Coast over many years.The first photo captures exactly that. At the heart of it are Lisa and Bruce — true Roller Blaze wheelchair basketball royalty. Back in 2008, they were instrumental in developing the Roller Blaze program from the ground up. Bruce spent countless hours maintaining wheelchairs, while Lisa led and nurtured the team for many years with passion, dedication, and commitment to creating opportunities for athletes with disability. Ben and Dion who are still playing today have also dedicated years to building the Roller Blaze story alongside Lisa. When the time came, they handed the program over to Gold Coast Basketball, who have proudly continued to support Roller Blaze ever since in Lisa’s honor. The foundations they built opened the doors for what we now see today — the Gold Coast Rollers competing nationally in the Women’s National Wheelchair Basketball League.Yesterday’s launch marked the beginning of the Rollers’ second WNWBL season commencing May 30th, and the support shown by the community was incredible. Sponsors, local and state government representatives, community members, athletes, and supporters all came together to stand behind this amazing women’s national team.It truly takes a community to build sustainable pathways in sport, and the continued support shown towards women’s wheelchair basketball on the Gold Coast is helping ensure these opportunities continue to grow for future generations. Gold Coast Recreation and Sport are proud to have played a small part in supporting the team for their media launch and season ahead. A special thank you to John Palmer from Wheelchair Basketball Australia for flying in to join us and for sharing the exciting announcement that the 2027 Wheelchair Basketball Australia Finals will be held on the Gold Coast — a huge milestone for our city and for the sport.Here’s to the next chapter for the Rollers, and to everyone who has played a part in getting them here.The Rollers home games are free to attend, and they would love your support! 19-21 June and 3-5th JulyCome on down and cheer for our team Gold Coast!! ... See MoreSee Less
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Last Chance to Register!! The Active & Healthy Gold Coast Alliance in partnership with Carers QLD are offering a free, interactive Disability Awareness Workshop for community, sport and physical activity providers. Carers Queensland will provide an opportunity to build confidence in creating welcoming spaces for people with disability to get involved. Workshop participants will explore perceptions of disability and be introduced to a simple framework to support inclusion across a variety of activities and environments.When: Wednesday 20th May 2026Arrival from 9am - 9.30am -12.30pm workshopLight refreshments providedLimited spaces available so please secure your ticket here asap - events.humanitix.com/disability-awareness-workshop-2026 ... See MoreSee Less
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Our participants love their weekly Forest Bathing sessions with @essenceofliving @gabrielagroom Grounding in nature with meditation boosting their mental and physical wellbeing. Thank you to Essence of Living and @gabrielagroom for providing an amazing program for our participants. #forestbathing #Meditation #goldcoast #accessibleparks ... See MoreSee Less
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Office Closure Dates 2026

Last day of programs and support for 2026 will be on Thursday 17th December 2026. The office will therefore be closed and there will be no support on Friday 18th December 2026. 
GCRS will reopen and programs will resume on Wednesday 6th January 2027.

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