What valuable insights you will gain:
Great achievements of those with mental health & disabilities
Awareness of Open Minds’ services relating mental health & disability
Following years of hard work and dedication 22-year-old Archie Graham is now the number one tennis player with an intellectual disability in the world.
As an intellectually challenged individual, Archie has been supported by Open Minds – a national leader in shaping and delivering contemporary health and disability services – for the last five years. Open Minds have supported Archie’s personal needs during both challenging and successful times.
Open Minds are also one of Archie’s biggest fans and advocates, actively promoting his story and accomplishments to the Ipswich City Council, local tennis associations and gyms.
Who is Archie Graham?
Archie Graham is a bright young man from Ipswich, Queensland, who with the support of his family, friends and community has become the number one tennis player in the world for people with an Intellectual Disability. Dedicated and kind hearted, Archie also voluntarily coaches local Ipswich children in his spare time.
Archie is an inspiration to all young athletes and to people with an intellectual disability, showing how commitment and perseverance can help you achieve your goals.
Tournaments that he has won & timeline:
§ 2016 – Australian Open for people with an Intellectual Disability – Singles Event – WINNER
§ 2016 – Australian Open for people with an Intellectual Disability – Doubles Event – WINNER
§ 2015 – Became No. 1 Player in the world for people with an intellectual Disability
§ 2015 – World Championships (INAS Global Games) – Singles Event – WINNER
§ 2015 – World Championships (INAS Global Games) – Doubles Event – WINNER
§ 2015 – World Championships (INAS Global Games) – Mixed Doubles Event – WINNER
§ 2015 – Australian Open for people with an Intellectual Disability – Singles Event – WINNER
§ 2015 – Australian Open for people with an Intellectual Disability – Doubles Event – WINNER
§ 2015 – Queensland Open Championship – Singles Event – WINNER
§ 2014 – Australian Open for people with an Intellectual Disability – Singles Event – WINNER
§ 2014 – Queensland Open Championship – Singles Event – WINNER
§ 2014 – Queensland Open Championship – Doubles Event – WINNER
§ 2014 – New South Wales Open Championship – Singles Event – WINNER
§ 2014 – New South Wales Open Championship – Doubles Event – WINNER