Special Olympics transforms the lives of children and adults with an intellectual disability through year-round sports participation, training and competition in local communities.

Unlike the Olympics or Paralympics, Special Olympics focuses on people with an intellectual disability, providing them with sports opportunities, regardless of their skill level. Special Olympics welcomes all athletes, no matter whether they want to play at a local level or compete on the world stage, and they offer a variety of individual and team sports including soccer, swimming, athletics, basketball and tennis.

Through a safe and supportive sports and social environment, Special Olympics helps people with an intellectual disability improve their lives and the lives of their families. Special Olympics is a place where athletes can be accepted, have fun, make friends, get active and feel confident. That helps them achieve their very best both on and off the sporting field.

To find out more about this unique not-for-profit organisation please visit www.specialolympics.com.au

TURNAROUND MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION support for "Special Olympics Australia"

The Turnaround Management Association has been raising funds for Special Olympics Australia for 4 years hosting both Sportsman’s lunches and Corporate Golf Days.

The lunches are currently being held  in Sydney, Brisbane and Melbourne with future plans to have a lunch in each State and Territory across Australia.

The TMA lunches have become an iconic charity event for four years.  Each year almost 1000 leading professionals and business leaders, many of them members of the Turnaround Management Assn come together at these lunches to celebrate the sporting achievements of people with an intellectual disability.

Congratulations to the TMA State Committees for organising the Lunch and Golf Days, which have helped raise over $700,000 for Special Olympics Australia.

Check the TMA Event's Calendar for upcoming TMA Charity / Special Olympics Events in your area.

In Australia, Special Olympics is a not-for-profit organisation with tax exempt charity and deductible gift recipient status granted by the Australian Taxation Office. It is registered with the NSW Department of Gaming and Racing under the Charitable Fundraising Act, 1991.