This poster, 'MAA Sydney 2000 Paralympic Torch Relay', was made in 2000 to promote the Paralympic Torch Relay on its Australian tour. Posted in local communities, additional copies informed residents of the date and time at which the relay would be visiting their area (these details were hand-written in the blank square at the centre of the poster). The poster not only illustrates the Paralympic torch but also makes reference to the principal relay sponsor, the Motor Accidents Authority of New South Wales (MAA).

From 5 to 18 October, the Sydney 2000 Paralympic Torch Relay traversed 11 500 kilometres (mostly by air), involved 920 torchbearers, and reached a potential audience of 11.5 million Australians. In New South Wales, home to the 2000 Paralympics, a 750-kilometre road journey carried the flame through 200 cities, suburbs and towns. Like its Olympic counterpart, it engendered peace, friendship and tolerance, and at the same time heightened public enthusiasm for the coming Games.

In September 1999, the Federal Government committed $500 000 to the Paralympic Torch Relay and effectively extended it from a State to national event. Along with major funding from the Motor Accidents Authority of New South Wales, and lesser contributions from councils and corporations, the Paralympic Torch Relay visited all States, Territories and capital cities, and toured regional centres in New South Wales and the greater Sydney region.

Poster, paper, Torch Relay, Paralympic Games, Sydney, 2000, made by the Sydney Paralympic Organising Committee, 2000

Paralympic Games Poster. Gloss paper, orange background. The poster features an image of the Paralympic torch on the left hand side. White text 'MAA Sydney 2000 / Paralympic / Torch Relay' Below this is a white box with orange text along the top of the box 'Come and see the Torch!' Bottom left corner, Paralympic logo and Motor Accidents Authority logo.

The poster was designed by the Sydney Paralympic Organising Committee to promote the Sydney 2000 Paralympic Torch Relay. Its design not only illustrates the Paralympic torch but also features the MAA name and logo.

Printed on gloss paper, this colour poster was made in 2000 to promote the Sydney 2000 Paralympic Torch Relay and associated celebrations.

Though this poster has not been used, it is identical to those that were distributed to local communities, informing residents of the date and time at which the Sydney 2000 Paralympic Torch Relay would be visiting their area (these details were hand-written in the blank square at the centre of the poster). The posters were used prior to and during the relay, which toured Australia from 5 to 18 October 2000.

Made for and owned by the Sydney Paralympic Organising Committee and donated to the Powerhouse Museum after the Games.

Part of the Sydney 2000 Games Collection. Gift of the New South Wales Government, 2001

2001/84/250

424 mm