The team are back in the studio for a very special Episode 13 of Aussie Backyard Banter! Mitch, Beals and Emma sit down with Aussie Backyard Banters first Paralympian guest — high-performance athlete, coach, and mum Emilie Miller.

From paracycling to wheelchair rugby, Emilie shares her incredible journey through injury, world championships, motherhood, and everything in between.

What To Look Forward to:

• 🏅 Paralympic Pathways — How strategic inclusion, classification systems, and team culture create success (not just raw talent)
• 🔄 Sport Transition — Switching from paracycling to wheelchair rugby and what it taught her about team dynamics and training
• 💰 The Hidden Realities — Funding gaps, equipment costs, sponsorship struggles, and the true cost of underfunding parasports
• 👩‍👧 Balancing It All — Life as a Paralympic athlete + coach + mother, plus her advocacy work
• 🚀 Future of Parasports — Supporting juniors, athlete development, and unlocking Australia’s untapped potential in the space
• ❤️ Resilience & Mindset — The power of community, innovation, and never giving up

This is an inspiring, eye-opening episode packed with real talk about high-performance sport, inclusion, and the stories behind the medals.

Next Episode Teaser: More chaos, banter, and who knows what else is coming 👀

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Big thanks to Emilie Miller for joining us — absolute legend.

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