Media Centre

Tim Mannion

APC National Media Coordinator
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Email: tim.mannion@paralympic.org.au

News Releases

New faces, new challenges for APC Board

Posted 20/11/2008 13:46 AEST

Four new faces join the Board of the Australian Paralympic Committee (APC) for the journey to London 2012, following the APC Annual General Meeting today.

Cowdrey is Young South Australian of the Year

Posted 14/11/2008 16:12 AEST

Australian Paralympic Committee Acting CEO Jason Hellwig today extended his congratulations to swimmer Matthew Cowdrey after the 19-year-old Paralympian added another accolade to his growing resume.

Who is Australia's Sports Performer of the Year?

Posted 14/11/2008 14:23 AEST

Six Paralympians are among the seven nominees vying for the prestigious 2008 Australian Sports Performer of the Year Award for Athletes with a Disability.

Sky's the limit for TPEP

Posted 10/11/2008 09:15 AEST

More than a quarter of a million students are already involved, and now it seems the sky is the limit for the Telstra Paralympic Education Program (TPEP).

President welcomes new chief

Posted 07/11/2008 16:20 AEST

Miles Murphy was today appointed the new Chief Executive Officer of the Australian Paralympic Committee (APC) in a move welcomed by APC President Greg Hartung.

Fearnley is New York's finest

Posted 03/11/2008 11:41 AEST

Near freezing temperatures and fierce winds were not enough to stop Kurt Fearnley from posting a stunning victory in the New York Marathon overnight.

History awaits Fearnley in New York

Posted 31/10/2008 17:48 AEST

The history book awaits Kurt Fearnley’s name if the Australian can achieve a dream end to his 2008 campaign by taking victory in Sunday’s New York Marathon and become the first male wheelchair athlete ever to win the coveted event for a third time.

WorkCover NSW lifts support for Paralympians

Posted 29/10/2008 14:32 AEST

The Australian Paralympic Committee’s relationship with WorkCover NSW has been significantly strengthened following an announcement this week by NSW Finance Minister Joe Tripodi of an expansion of the support by WorkCover NSW for the APC to help ensure the delivery of programs and events for emerging athletes through to the London Paralympic Games in 2012.

Cowdrey is the best of the best

Posted 23/10/2008 15:47 AEST

The Australian Paralympic Committee (APC) tonight recognised swimmer Matthew Cowdrey as Australia’s 2008 Paralympian of the Year during a gala ceremony at the Sydney Entertainment Centre.

End of a Paralympic era

Posted 14/10/2008 14:32 AEST

Australian Paralympic Committee President Greg Hartung today publicly acknowledged the significant contribution made by its departing Chief Executive Officer, Darren Peters.

Fearnley defends title in Chicago Marathon

Posted 13/10/2008 11:13 AEST

Less than a month after his stunning victory in the Paralympic Games marathon in Beijing, Australian Kurt Fearnley surged to a resounding win to defend his Chicago Marathon title overnight.

Paralympian of the Year Awards

Posted 03/10/2008 13:14 AEST

Following the thrills, drama and excitement of the 2008 Beijing Paralympic Games, it’s time to acknowledge the spectacular results of our Australian Paralympic Team.

Welcome home celebrations

Posted 29/09/2008 15:44 AEST

Australia’s Paralympians will get the chance to say ‘Thank You’ to the Australian public for their overwhelming support when Welcome Home Celebrations are held in six capital cities in coming weeks.

Paralympic head appointed to IOC Commission

Posted 24/09/2008 13:55 AEST

Greg Hartung, President of the Australian Paralympic Committee, has been appointed to the IOC Evaluation Commission for the 2016 Paralympic and Olympic Games.

Australia aims to expand its talent search to maintain ranking

Posted 22/09/2008 09:29 AEST

Australia did a tremendous job at the Beijing in achieving its goal of rating in the Top 5 in what was the most competitive Games on record,” Mr Darren Peters, the Chief Executive of the Australian Paralympic Committee, said today.

Self belief made all the difference for Ric

Posted 22/09/2008 09:24 AEST

Ric Pendleton will be one proud swimmer when he walks through the turnstiles of the Des Renford Olympic pool at Maroubra in southern Sydney.

Australia will need more coaches to succeed in London, says APC Boss

Posted 18/09/2008 11:31 AEST

A greater emphasis on coaching would be essential to Australia’s success at the London 2012 Paralympic Games and beyond, the President of the Australian Paralympic Committee, Greg Hartung, said today.

London calling: cycling plans to chase fresh talent

Posted 18/09/2008 10:09 AEST

Australia’s Paralympic cycling team will scour for new talent as it looks to challenge Great Britain’s super strength in London in 2012.

Rollers ready to go down the road to London

Posted 18/09/2008 09:13 AEST

The gold firmly in their grasp, after downing the dreaded Canadians, the Rollers’ players and coaching staff can start planning for London.

Ryley plans to be a batt out of hell in USA

Posted 18/09/2008 09:03 AEST

Australian wheelchair rugby star Ryley Batt is going to America.

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