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Meredith Young on Tomorrow Tonight

December 6, 2018

Check out SSPA member Meredith Young on Tomorrow Tonight Episode 2 as found on iview

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2018 SSPA Convention Townsville

June 16, 2018

Welcoming all short statured people, families and friends to enjoy a week of paradise from the Monday 1st of October to Sunday 7th October at Seagulls Resort in Townsville! Payment plans available, if you wish to set up a payment plan please email Laura at [email protected] Registration forms are available 2018 Convention Registration Please forward registration […]

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Debra Keenahan: One plus one

June 16, 2018

Debra Keenahan is an academic and artist whose dwarfism looms large in her work. She opens up to Jane Hutcheon about being different, dealing with insults and paving the way for a more accepting world. She opens up to Jane Hutcheon about being different, dealing with insults and paving the way for a more accepting […]

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SSPA Memberships are now due

July 30, 2017

SSPA MEMBERSHIPS ARE NOW DUE FOR RENEWAL To become a member of the SSPA or to renew your membership for 2017/18, the following link will take you to our online membership form: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/SSPA_Membership_Form Membership of the SSPA is open to people of short stature, their family & friends or indeed anyone with a genuine interest […]

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Dear World: Australia is coming

July 19, 2017

  In less than 3 weeks, The SSPA will be flying over to Canada for their 3rd World Dwarf Games. This past weekend the team completed their final training and celebrated at the SSPA Annual Gala the unveiling of the final team. The World Dwarf Games are a unique opportunity for individuals with dwarfism to […]

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THE 2017 50TH ANNUAL NATIONAL CONVENTION OF THE SHORT STATURED PEOPLE OF AUSTRALIA INC.

June 17, 2017

 24TH – SATURDAY 30TH SEPTEMBER 2017 The key annual activity of the SSPA is the National Convention. This year we are celebrating the convention’s 50th Anniversary in the Hunter Valley. The convention is devoted to supporting short statured people and their families; with a focus on empowering short statured people for the betterment of both […]

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2017 Australian World Dwarf Games

June 13, 2017

The Short Statured People of Australia (SSPA), are sending their 3rd Australian Team to the World Dwarf Games being held in Canada 2017. These games are a unique opportunity for individuals with dwarfism to compete against athletes from around the world on an even playing field. Sports contested include Basketball, Soccer, Track & Field, Swimming, […]

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2017 50TH ANNUAL NATIONAL CONVENTION OF THE SHORT STATURED PEOPLE OF AUSTRALIA INC.

May 8, 2017

2017 50TH ANNUAL NATIONAL CONVENTION OF THE SHORT STATURED PEOPLE OF AUSTRALIA INC. SUNDAY 24TH – SATURDAY 30TH SEPTEMBER 2017 The most constructive way to deal with the complex mix of medical, functional and social issues for individuals with short stature has been the creation and successful conduct of the SSPA. The SSPA undertakes a […]

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2017 National Short Statured Sports Weekend

May 8, 2017

The SSPA National Sports Weekend began back in 1995 purely to provide another opportunity for the State of Origin basketball clash to take place between NSW and Victoria. Since 1996, the weekend has evolved into the second largest event on the SSPA’s annual national calendar, with numbers of attendance in the 100’s. Today, this weekend […]

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