Media Alert | Minister Charls 6 August

NT Government

Jinson Charls

Minister for People, Sport and Culture

Media Alert

6 August 2025

WHAT: Announcement of NT Sports Academy Para Sport Unit

WHO: Minister for People, Sport and Culture Jinson Charls, Elise Rechichi, Paralympics Australia, Head of Performance Strategy and Mitch Gourley, AIS Para Uplift Project and four-time Paralympian.

WHEN: 9:00am Wednesday 6 August 2025

WHERE: Level 1, Arafura Stadium, Marrara

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