Community Partners

Freedom Solutions Australia

GIO believes that every Australian deserves the opportunity to lead an independent, fulfilling life. We understand that people with disabilities and their families often face overwhelming financial hurdles. That’s why we support Freedom Solutions Australia.

Freedom Solutions Australia's skilled team of volunteer engineers design, build and modify equipment making it available to people with disabilities at an affordable rate so that they can lead independent lives and reach their individual goals.

Wheelchair Sports NSW/ACT

As one of NSW’s largest personal injury insurance providers, GIO understands that accidents can occur, leading to serious and profound injuries, and we know how important it is to help people return to healthy lives.

GIO have partnered with Wheelchair Sports NSW/ACT (WS NSW/ACT) for over 10 years and we can see how sport plays a critical role for people with a disability to live their life to the full. WS NSW/ACT work hard to encourage and facilitate opportunities for people with a physical disability who want to get active, supporting wheelchair athletes at all levels, from grassroots teams to elite. GIO are proud to be able to help WS NSW/ACT encourage strong community ties with resilience and respect.

WS NSW/ACT, with 60 years of experience in providing programs focused on disability sport and rehabilitation, are a valuable strategic partner for GIO.

Visit Wheelchair Sports NSW/ACT for more information.

How we support Wheelchair Sports NSW/ACT

Wheelchair Racing

Naming rights sponsor of the GIO Summer Down Under Series & GIO Oz Day 10k

A tough, demanding and thrilling sport, Wheelchair Racing is a fast-paced and highly competitive activity. Using specially designed racing chairs, athletes get to compete in a huge number of events and distances, from the 100m to 10km on the track, and anything from 5km to full marathons on the road.

Building Stronger Regions Program

Proud sponsor of Wheelchair Sports’ Building Stronger Regions Program

The program brings sporting opportunities to rural and regional areas throughout NSW and ACT with a variety of wheelchair sports. Running throughout the year, every year, these diverse programs are open to communities that may not have regular access to similar events.

Athlete Support Program

Proud sponsor of the Athlete Support Program

This program provides Grants for participation in sporting program (coaching fees, equipment, travel costs etc); an Equipment Loan Program, a library of sorts for sports specific wheelchairs and equipment, and their maintenance; and NDIS education for members and their families with guidance and assistance on best approaches for sport and recreation support in NDIS package application.

GIO Stadium Canberra

GIO is privileged to be a part of the ACT community and our association with Canberra’s premier sporting venue means we can share Canberrans' passion for sport.

Visit the Stadium information and news.

GIO is Canberra’s locally based MAI Insurer with a dedicated team of Claims Advisors assisting customers to get back to life and work after a motor vehicle accident.

GIO is a proud partner of the Canberra Hospital Foundation, and since 2016 GIO has run a number of campaigns which have seen donations made to the Foundation. These donations have allowed the purchase of an extensive list of items which enhance care and aid in healing and recovery of trauma patients in the ACT and surrounding region.

Visit the Canberra Hospital Foundation website for more information on their work.