Disability Sport & Recreation Festival
Our annual celebration of physically active lifestyles for people with disability.
About the VDSR Festival
Inclusive, family-friendly and a lot of fun!
The Victorian Disability Sport and Recreation Festival began in 2010 and promotes and celebrates physically active lifestyles for people of all abilities on International Day of People with Disability each year.
It offers Victorians with, and without, disability the opportunity to explore and experience accessible and inclusive sport and recreation through hands-on activities and information sharing.
Activities commence at 10am and end at 2pm. We look forward to celebrating International Day of People with Disability with you!
Event Details
Date
Friday 5th
December
2025
Time
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
2025 Exhibitor
EOI
Exhibitor Expressions of Interest are now open.
Click here to submit your application
Applications close at COB Monday, 20 October 2025.
If you have any questions regarding this event please email festival@dsr.org.au
Event details
What to expect at our festival
There will be approximately 25 exhibitors and two activity zones where you can try different inclusive sport and recreational activities and learn about programs you can get involved in within your community.
Other perks include meeting Paralympians and ambassadors and witnessing the Flame of Hope light the cauldron at the finish point of the Law Enforcement Torch Run.
Come and celebrate International Day of People with Disability by getting active!
School Groups
If your school is attending the festival, please register here to take part in our exciting Festival Passport activation. Learn more here.
Accessibility
Please click here for accessibility information at the VDSR Festival.
Getting to the Festival
Please click here for information on how to get to the VDSR Festival.
Corporate Challenge
Please click here for more information on how your team can enter the Wheelchair Rugby Coporate Challenge.
Exhibitor List
Please click here for the full list of exhibitors attending the 2025 VDSR Festival.
Activity Schedule - TBC
Please click here for the 2025 VDSR Festival activity schedule.
Photography
There will be photographers at the event. Please let us know if you do not wish to be photographed or have any issues with flash photography.
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