Recipients of CoastAbility’s academic and sporting scholarships for 2025 were announced at a recent awards night.
The scholarships are awarded to young people who are living with a physical disability and studying at a tertiary institution or competing in sport at a high level.
Each scholarship is for up to $5,000.
Academic scholarships went to: Adam Deas of Kariong, who is studying his fourth year of Bachelor of Environmental Science and Management at University of Newcastle; Mikaela Magro of Horsfield Bay who is studying her first year of Exercise and Sport Science at Newcastle University; and Riley Smith of Kariong who is studying his third year of Bachelor of Media and Communication University of Newcastle.
Sporting Scholarships were awarded to: Mikaela Magro of Horsfield Bay, a successful competitor in women’s football; Chloe Karsten of Umina who competes in Equestrian in Vertus international ii2 category in dressage; and Aiden Knevett of Wyoming, who competes at national level in Disability kata; he also competes in athletics at a state level and is doing development training and coaching in table tennis.
CoastAbility supports Central Coast young people with physical disabilities from birth to age 25 by providing financial assistance towards the costs of disability related needs not covered by NDIS funding.
Correction: An article previously published in CCN regarding this year’s scholarships inadvertently featured a photo of last year’s winners.
