Ian Trewhella
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| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Full name | Ian Anthony Trewhella |
| Nationality |  Australia |
| Born | 20 May 1945 |
| Died | 29 November 2024 (aged 79) |
Ian Anthony Trewhella, AM[1] (20 May 1945 – 29 November 2024) was an Australian Paralympic medallist in athletics and archery, who won four medals at two Paralaympics.
In 1961, Trewhella became a quadriplegic due to an illness.[2] He worked in the Australian Public Service for 27 years, 17 years of which was with the Department of Prime Minister and Cabinet.[2] In 1984, he established the Wheelchair Factory in Canberra.[3]
He was an advocate for people with a disability in Canberra and surrounding regions, having served on the boards and committees of many disability-related organisations. He provided advice to health professions and families on people living with quadriplegia.[2]
In 1992, he became a Member of the Order of Australia due to volunteer service to people with disabilities in the fields of sport, recreation and welfare.[1]
Trewhella died on 29 November 2024, at the age of 79.[4]