Para Powerlifting Australia

07/09/2026

28/08/2026

🚨 WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR?! 🚨

Your bench isn’t going to lift itself… 😜

Entries are NOW OPEN for the ParaPowerlifting Australia Nationals — and trust us, this is shaping up to be one of the BIGGEST and most anticipated events of the year! 🙌🔥

Whether you’re brand new to ParaPowerlifting or you’ve been around the block (and know your rules from your rack heights 😉), make sure you’ve registered as an athlete AND entered the Gold Coast Nationals ASAP!

And the best part…

🆓 FREE athlete registration & entry
👀 FREE entry for spectators
🏆 Huge competition atmosphere
🇦🇺 CommGames athletes in the house
💥 Spectacular event planned
🔈 LIVE STREAMED + COMMENTATED
👑 Winners, prizes & Grand Prix announced
🏋️ Coco’s Gym confirmed as a training facility
🍔 Nerang RSL = incredible food + facilities
…and there’s SO much more coming!

📍 GOLD COAST NATIONALS
📅 Friday 20 & Saturday 21 November 2026
📌 Nerang RSL | Gold Coast, QLD

This isn’t just another competition.

It’s your chance to step onto the platform, test yourself, meet the legends, make new mates and be part of one of the world’s fastest-growing Paralympic sports — right here in Australia! 🇦🇺💪

And let’s be honest… if you’ve ever said “I should give ParaPowerlifting a go” — THIS IS YOUR SIGN. 😂

🌊 Gold Coast. National Championships. Your platform.

The time is NOW!

👉 Head to the links in our BIO or search ParaPowerlifting Australia and get yourself entered!

Don’t watch from the sidelines. Get on the platform. 🔥🏋️‍♀️🇦🇺





***Weigh in times including when athletes compete will be confirmed once entries have closed and any classifications are confirmed/finalised which is estimated to be mid to late October 2026. Thank you for your patience.

27/08/2026

Meet Dylan! 🧡

Four years of training, plenty of hard work, and a big goal ahead. We love seeing our members challenge themselves, enjoy the process, and continue to push their limits.

Dylan Braan
Simon Bergner

26/08/2026

2026 NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS
Entries are coming in fast from all across Australia. 🇦🇺

Which state will have the biggest representation?

Don’t miss your chance to be part of the 2026 National Championships.💪

📍 Nerang, Gold Coast
📅 20–21 November 2026

Register ➡️ parapowerliftingaustralia.com.au

26/08/2026

Memories from Melbourne.

Our biggest Grand Prix yet delivered plenty of standout moments, records and incredible performances - a fantastic showcase of the momentum and development within Para Powerlifting in Australia.

🔗 Read the full recap via the link in bio

Catch up on the highlights and see how the 2026 series is shaping up as we head towards Nationals. 👀

📸 Mark Munro

22/08/2026

‼️FIND A PARA BENCH NEAR YOU

Looking to get started in Para Powerlifting? Already competing and searching for a training location?

Our Para Bench Directory connects athletes and coaches with Para Powerlifting benches across Australia.

With locations available in most states and territories, and more being added regularly you can find a suitable place to train, develop and progress within the sport.

📍 Find a bench near you
📍 Connect with local clubs and facilities
📍 Start your Para Powerlifting journey

View the full directory on our website parapowerliftingaustralia.com.au

🌟Know of a Para Powerlifting bench not listed? Let us know so we can continue growing opportunities for athletes across Australia.

21/08/2026

🏆 Celebrating Student Success – Carly! 💪

A huge congratulations to Carly on outstanding results in the Para Powerlifting Australia Grand Prix Series!

Carly has had an incredible series so far:
🥉 Bronze in Round 3
🥈 Silver in Round 2
🏅 4th place in Round 1
💪 A fantastic 2kg personal best, lifting an impressive 63kg!

Carly is currently sitting 1st in the Rookie category, with just one round remaining.

Carly’s 63kg lift has also set a new National Record in the U55kg category, surpassing her previous record of 61kg earlier this year.

What an incredible achievement we are so proud of you, Congratulations! 👏💪🏆

19/08/2026

The best part of a BIG LIFT isn’t always the lift itself.

It’s the moment after! 💛💚

📸 Mark Munro

17/08/2026

Strength Has No Limit 💪

Para Powerlifting Australia was proud to be part of the Short Statured Camp on the Gold Coast, held at the incredible Gold Coast Performance Centre.

What an inspiring few days watching some ultimate powerhouses get stuck into sport, movement and strength — from athletes as young as 5 years old and right through the age groups.

There was determination, confidence, plenty of smiles and some seriously impressive strength on display. These camps are about so much more than sport — they’re about connection, opportunity, building confidence and showing young people that there are no limits to what they can achieve.

And this very camp has a pretty special history for Para Powerlifting. It’s where we first discovered the incredible Dan Bos, who has gone on to become an absolute superstar in our sport — and he’s certainly not the only talent to come through these camps.

You never know who the next superstar might be. ⭐️

A huge thank you to Short Statured People Aus for having Para Powerlifting Australia along and for continuing to create spaces where short-statured athletes can discover their strength, find their people and realise just how powerful they can be.

The future is strong. And it’s looking very bright. 🇦🇺💪

Head Coach Simon Bergner
Assistant Qld Coach Kath Challands
Paralympian Hani Watson PLY