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PIHQ Para Ice Hockey has come to Australia! Opportunities to participate in team sports for people with disabilities are very limited.

It all started with a man on a mission to bring Para Ice Hockey Qld - the exciting, fast, team sport played on ice to Australia. A team sport is where skills like teamwork, goal-setting, pursuit of excellence and other behaviours necessary for success in the workplace are developed. Para Ice Hockey is one such sport. There is a sense of camaraderie, a sense of belonging and accomplishment that c

omes from being part of a team. Social, physical and mental health benefits are equally or more important as self-esteem, social isolation, sense of well-being, are already lower than the general able-bodied population. It is important to reduce the risks of developing secondary conditions such as fatigue, obesity, diabetes, some cancers. When people with newly acquired disabilities are discharged from hospital with their wheelchair or prosthesis, their rehab is just beginning. Sport can be a vital part of this process. It can see an improvement in mood, reduction of anxiety, feelings of increased self-worth, better body image. New friendships, countering stigmatization, health improvements, reduced risk of chronic health conditions are all added benefits. Para Ice Hockey Queensland is the Qld State body that serves to provide a positive experience for athletes of all ages and abilities. On top of providing programs for recreational participation, we also strive to provide a pathway for our players to compete at an International level.

Thanks again to Matt for running things again on Wednesday, a slightly smaller turnout, but we were no less enthusiastic...
12/06/2026

Thanks again to Matt for running things again on Wednesday, a slightly smaller turnout, but we were no less enthusiastic, as we began with another game of red rover to warm up and went through some more puck control drills.

After two weeks on the ice with us, we bid farewell to Tamara, who heads back to the UK, but we're hopeful she'll be able to join us again in the near future.

Next Wednesday is the last opportunity for term 3 for anyone interested to come and have a go at learning our sport, as the following Wednesday, June 24th, is a game day for our regular, experienced players


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08/06/2026

Another video from our game a couple of weeks ago

Just a reminder that our next two sessions are open to anyone wanting to come and learn to play our wonderful sport

04/06/2026
04/06/2026

Thanks to Steve for taking some videos of last week's game, more to come

Thanks to Matt for running the show yesterday, we had a great turnout, and we ran through a warmup game of red rover, fo...
04/06/2026

Thanks to Matt for running the show yesterday, we had a great turnout, and we ran through a warmup game of red rover, followed by a session of "keep away", which focused on puck retention and passing.

We welcomed Tamara on ice for her first time, and despite our best efforts to make it "difficult" for her, she took to it like a duck to water.

All welcome to come and have a go next week, so if you have your Wednesday morning free, come on down.


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02/06/2026

Just a reminder that tomorrow is a training session, all welcome to join us on ice

Today was game day, with the Blue team notching up a comfortable 5-1 win over the Orange team, however, the scoreline di...
27/05/2026

Today was game day, with the Blue team notching up a comfortable 5-1 win over the Orange team, however, the scoreline didn't tell the full story, with both teams evenly matched on paper, but the Blue team came together better as a team.

Zach scored three for the Blue team, with Matt and Greg scoring one each, while Kyle scored the sole goal for the Orange team.

Steve and Tony made some great saves for their respective teams, however, the score could have been a lot higher had both teams not missed shots on an open goal.

We were delighted to welcome a number of spectators today, especially Sophie, with her calls of "Go Grandad!!!"

We'd like to thank our gameday sponsor Fezzy’s Professional Care Pty Ltd for their continued support of PIHQ.

Hopefully today's result is an omen for tonight's opening men's State of Origin game in Sydney. Plenty of off-ice rivalry was in evidence today.


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21/05/2026

If you are looking for some travel inspiration check out this great page by Julie. Have Wheelchair Will Travel

Well that's a wrap!Another great year at the ATSA Independent Living Expo in Brisbane. Meeting new people, demonstrating...
21/05/2026

Well that's a wrap!
Another great year at the ATSA Independent Living Expo in Brisbane. Meeting new people, demonstrating the sport we love and making contacts.
Thank you to ATSA for giving us this opportunity once again. Also a massive thank you to our volunteers who helped set up and pack down and helped man the booth each day...Ann, Barry, Andrew, Ben, Tony, Steve, Kyle, Matt, Russell, Travis, Luke and Susan. Superstars! 🌟
We hope to see some new faces on the ice soon. If you would like to come and try the sport just send us an email on [email protected].
Next week we have a game day at Iceworld Boondall ~ Wed 27 May at 10.30am ~ spectators are welcome with free entry. 🥅🏒❤️

Come on down to the last day of the ATSA Independent Living Expo in Brisbane. We are here again waiting to meet you!Our...
21/05/2026

Come on down to the last day of the ATSA Independent Living Expo in Brisbane. We are here again waiting to meet you!
Our presentation is at 1pm but even if you miss that you can still come and see us at our booth SZ6 in the Sports Zone.
Come have a chat, check out the equipment and perhaps some time soon we will get you on the ice at one of our regular sessions to give our amazing action packed sport a try! 🏒🥅
Also next Wednesday (27 May) is one of our Game Days so if you would like to see a game in action feel free to come to Iceworld Boondall at 10.30am, spectators have free entry.

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