Beyond the Games (series 2) - Next steps for Para-athletes: Making decisions after a Games cycle

Hear directly from Para-athletes who have navigated the 'what next' options post-Games cycle several times. Whether continuing to compete, transitioning to a new sport, taking a break, retiring, or seeking new employment opportunities, this episode explores key factors influencing these decisions and the experience of those having made them. 

Presenters: 

• Emcee: Christie Dawes PLY – Wheelchair racer, commentator, public speaker 

• Josh Hose OAM PLY – Wheelchair rugby, Peer Support Coordinator, AQA, SpinChat Presenter with Independence Australia, Ambassador at Hand In Hand Ballarat. 

• Vanessa Low OAM PLY – Athletics, Keynote speaker 

• Dr. Hannah Macdougall PLY - Melbourne Football Club Player Development, Well-Being Pracademic, Keynote speaker 

Watch the full webinar on the Beyond the Games webpage: https://www.ais.gov.au/career-and-education/beyond-the-games 

Support available to help with your decision making: AIS Mental Health Referral Network or the AIS Career Practitioner Referral Network.  

  

If you have feedback or questions please email wellbeingandengagement@ausport.gov.au.