Community Partners

TAD

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 TAD.

TAD’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.

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.

Wheelchair Rugby

Program funding & naming rights sponsor of the GIO NSW Gladiators

Wheelchair Rugby originated as “Murderball” in 1977 and only continues to grow with popularity. An intense, physical team sport for male and female quadriplegic (tetraplegic) athletes, it combines elements of basketball, grid-iron and ice hockey and is played on a basketball-sized court.

Wheelchair Tennis

Naming Rights Sponsor of the GIO Wheelchair Tennis Future Series

One of the best-known wheelchair sports, Wheelchair Tennis follows traditional tennis rules and requires incredible levels of skill, fitness and strategy.

Wheelchair Aussie Rules

Naming Rights Sponsor of the GIO NSW Outlaws

Wheelchair Aussie Rules is one of the fastest growing wheelchair sports in Australia. A unisex game that is open to all abilities, Wheelchair Aussie Rules is a great way for people living with disabilities (as well as those not living with disabilities) to play sport alongside each other.

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.

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.