Spectators celebrate after Brisbane was announced the host of the 2032 Olympics in Brisbane. Photo: VCG

2032 Olympic Games host city Brisbane has begun its 10-year countdown for the Paralympic opening ceremony, alongside programs to help improve disabled people's access to sports.

Queensland Premier and Minister for the Olympics Annastacia Palaszczuk said on Wednesday the Games would help drive conversation and inspire action to make the state more accessible for persons with disabilities.

"Brisbane 2032 can be the platform to encourage businesses to embrace inclusion, provide public spaces and precincts that are universally designed and promote a society that is inclusive for all," said Palaszczuk.

To prepare athletes for the Games, the Queensland Academy of Sport (QAS) has established a talent identification program, Youfor2032, which would select disabled individuals between the ages of 13 to 30 for training.

Paralympics Australia Chief Executive Officer Catherine Clark said the program will help Australia continue its legacy of strong performance in Paralympics, and build up aspiring athletes over the next ten years.

"There are 4.3 million Australians living with disabilities, yet only one in four participates in sport, while 75 percent want to participate," said Clark.

"Programs such as Youfor2032 are important to encourage greater awareness and participation in sport," she said.

The minister urged disabled Queenslanders to sign up for the program, before training officially begins in September for eight Paralympic sports such as archery, swimming, wheelchair basketball and wheelchair rugby.

"These programs also help break down the societal stereotypes and biases to increase social inclusion and community connection for people with a disability."

The 2032 Olympics will be Brisbane's first time to host an Olympic Games, and the third Games held in Australia.

The hosting is expected to cost over A$5 billion ($3.46 billion) and is expected by the Queensland government to deliver A$8 billion in economic and social benefits across the state.

Xinhua