Sports such as wheelchair basketball can be sampled at the come-and-try events ©Getty Images

Paralympics Australia is to hold its Multi-Sport Days until May, an initiative that looks to get disabled members of the public to try new sports in a bid to improve Para development.

One of the success stories from come-and-try events was canoeist Susan Seipel, who has two Paralympic medals.

Seipel previously tried swimming and equestrian before being encouraged to try paddling.

"My whole canoeing journey started from going to an event where I could give canoeing a try," said Seipel.

"I hadn't had anything to do with it before that but I just thought it would be a good opportunity. 

"I'd been to a few similar events before and tried various sports. 

"You just never know which one's going to get you hooked and you'll really enjoy until you actually have a go at it."

Para badminton is one of the sports on offer through the Multi-Sport Days programme ©Getty Images
Para badminton is one of the sports on offer through the Multi-Sport Days programme ©Getty Images

Participants in the Multi-Sport Days programme can sample new sports, under the tutelage of Paralympic coaches, athletes and other experts.

The first event of the year is in Queensland on Sunshine Coast, which is set to welcome Paralympians Ella Sabljak and Bridie Kean in wheelchair basketball, taekwondo's Janine Watson, and swimmers Lakeisha Patterson and Will Martin.

The 2023 Multi-Sports Days are to be held up until May 7, travelling to five states and the Australian Capital Territory.

Participants can try archery, badminton, boccia, canoeing, cycling, taekwondo, swimming, table tennis, wheelchair tennis, wheelchair basketball and wheelchair rugby.