The Accident Compensation Corporation (ACC) has partnered with Paralympics New Zealand to inspire people battling back from injury.

A year out from the Rio Paralympic Games, it is hoped the tie-up will help identify new para-athletes and encourage ACC clients to use sport in their recoveries.

“The synergies between our two organisations are clear, as is our joint passion for encouraging, supporting and promoting social change for the 1.1 million Kiwis living with an impairment in New Zealand,” Paralympics New Zealand CEO Fiona Allan said.

“Involvement in sport has proven health and wellbeing benefits that are even more pronounced in those with an impairment.”

ACC CEO Scott Pickering says recovery can be a long road.

“Being able to create and facilitate opportunities for our clients with impairments to try para-sport as part of their recovery and return to independence is just fantastic,” he said.