The Australian Blind Bowlers Association (ABBA) is the National peak body for the administration of the Sport of Lawn Bowls for Blind & Vision Impaired Bowlers

The Association’s primary aim is to advance, encourage, promote, and regulate lawn bowls activities for blind and visually impaired bowlers.

– We actively engage with similar associations both nationally and internationally to enhance the management and oversight of interstate, national and international lawn bowls competitions.
– We establish liaisons with other sports organisations and government authorities is a key focus, facilitating collaboration and advocacy.
– We secure sponsorship, gifts, and donations is essential to support our initiatives.
– We provide members with pertinent assistance and guidance is a central aspect of our mission.
– We promote public awareness and understanding of blindness and visual impairment is a core objective, advocating for inclusivity and appreciation of diverse abilities.

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    2025 ABBA National Championship

    Every year the best of Australia’s Vision Impaired and Blind Bowlers come together to compete in the ABBA National Championship. In 2025 the championship will be held at Mandurah Bowling and Recreation Club from 30th April to 7th May and we welcome all visitors and spectators. Come and watch Australia’s best Vision Impaired and Blind...

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    Interested in Blind Bowling

    If you are currently Vision Impaired and want to take up bowls, or you are a current bowler and have lost some of your vision or know someone who has, you’ve come to the right place. We are unashamedly biased, but this is the “best” Blind or Vision Impaired sport to get involved in. Bowlers...

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    Blind & Low Vision Coaching Guide

    Blind Sports Australia with the support of Bowls Australia and Australian Blind Bowlers Association have today released their inaugural Blind & Low Vision Lawn Bowls guide to coaching & directing. This is an excellent resource for bowls clubs, coaches and volunteers alike, providing support and guidance for the establishment of Blind and Vision Impaired lawn...

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