APM has joined forces with NRL Victoria and Melbourne Storm to support the Victoria Wheelchair Rugby League team ahead of the National Championships on the Gold Coast this month.
The partnership will provide support and resources for the Victorian representative team, helping strengthen one of the most inclusive formats of rugby league and creating more opportunities for players of all abilities to participate in the game.
The Victorian team will compete at the NRL Wheelchair Championships from 10–12 July at Coomera Indoor Sports Centre, with six teams from across Australia taking part in the tournament.
NRL Victoria Senior Manager Adam Woolnough said APM’s support was an important step in the continued growth of wheelchair rugby league across the state.
“APM's support of our Victoria Wheelchair Rugby League program is a significant step forward for one of the most inclusive formats of our game,” Woolnough said.
“Their commitment to creating opportunities for people of all abilities aligns strongly with our vision of making rugby league accessible to everyone.
“This partnership will allow us to continue growing wheelchair rugby league across Victoria, particularly at the National Championships on the Gold Coast this month, providing more opportunities for participants, strengthening our competition, and creating clear pathways for athletes to develop and represent the state at the highest level.
“We're proud to work closely with the Melbourne Storm to create meaningful partnerships and opportunities for players to participate in rugby league at every level and ability.”
APM CEO - Employment & Disability ANZ Karen Rainbow said the organisation was proud to support the Victorian team and help create more inclusive opportunities through rugby league.
“At APM, we believe everyone should have the opportunity to participate, compete and be part of a team, regardless of their circumstances.
We are proud to partner with Melbourne Storm in support of the Victorian Wheelchair Rugby League team. Programs like this create opportunities for people of all abilities to participate, build confidence and be part of their sporting community.
We are especially pleased to help provide the team with Melbourne Storm playing kit for the first time. We look forward to supporting the athletes as they represent Victoria at the 2026 NRL Wheelchair Championships and helping grow awareness and participation in wheelchair rugby league.”
APM Group is a global human services provider now enabling better lives for more than 2.4 million people each year.
They help people to find employment, improve their health and wellbeing, and participate in their community.
Their services help people with disability, injury, or health conditions, children and older adults, unemployed people, and those facing hardship or harm.
The partnership reflects a shared commitment to inclusion, accessibility and creating meaningful pathways through rugby league, from grassroots participation through to representative opportunities.
For the first time, Melbourne Storm is working with NRL Victoria to support the team at the tournament, further reinforcing the Club’s commitment to growing rugby league across the state.
