In a landmark moment for inclusive sport, Blacktown City Council and Disability Sports Australia have officially opened the pioneering Disability Sports Centre (DSC) within the grounds of Blacktown International Sports Park in Rooty Hill.

This world-class facility marks a major advance in the drive to provide athletes of all abilities with elite training infrastructure and long-term community sport opportunities. We love this!

Here's everything you need to know.

Blacktown Council's Multi-million-dollar Disability Sports Centre opened in October 2025

The new Disability Sports Centre has opened its doors in the Blacktown International Sports Park site in Western Sydney's Rooty Hill, and complements the $100-million Blacktown Exercise Sports and Technology Hub (BEST).

Blacktown City Mayor Brad Bunting said the opening of the Centre reflects Council’s strong commitment to inclusion and diversity, and to helping the community be more active, more often.

“Being more active, more often, is good for health, good for inclusion, and good for our whole community. This centre is about more than high-performance training. It’s about giving everyone the chance to get active, connect, and enjoy the benefits of sport.”

“By providing accessible courts, tailored amenities, and strong links with the Blacktown Exercise Sports and Technology Hub (BEST), the centre supports participation from grassroots through to elite levels. I thank the NSW Government and Disability Sports Australia for their support and look forward to seeing the lives it will change,” Mayor Bunting said.

About the New Disability Sports Centre

The centre is home to a multipurpose indoor training facility for athletes with a disability, complete with bespoke and flexible amenities designed to allow athletes to train around work, family, education and other commitments.

The architect, Lahznimmo, has designed a space that truly champions accessibility, ensuring it is built into the fabric of the structure and not as an afterthought. Cottier claims that disabled access is "wrapped up into the DNA of the building" as opposed to creating a design that simply complies with accessibility standards.

The facility is an impressively inclusive, sports-oriented community centre that offers an incredible boost to disabled athletes for generations to come (cue a chorus of applause and celebration!).

Disability Sports Centre Location

The new facility is found at the Blacktown International Sports Park in Western Sydney on Eastern Rd, Rooty Hill.

The message is clear: inclusive sport is not just about access, but about excellence, opportunity and community.

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