About Our Organisation
Parafed Taranaki (Taranaki Paraplegic and Physically Disabled Incorporated) was founded in 1976. Our aim is to grow and develop sport, recreational and play opportunities to disabled people within Taranaki. Parafed Taranaki can provide physical activity pathways from regional through to international levels. At ParaFed Taranaki we are excited about creating opportunities for disabled people to participate in sport, recreation and play!
Our Mission:
“To inspire people with physical disabilities to achieve equity, excellence and wellbeing through sport, recreation and play”
Parafed Taranaki run a variety of Programmes and Events
Check out our Calendar to see what is coming up!
Some Fun Facts!
14%Physically Disabled people in New Zealand
100000People play wheelchair basketball across the globe
1984When Boccia was first played at the Paralympic Games
217New Zealand's total number of Paralympic Medals