Sport
Participating in sport and physical activity helps Australians to enjoy healthier, happier and more productive lives. It also helps to bring communities together and benefits the local economy. Find out what we’re doing to support community and elite sport in Australia.
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Major sporting events
The Office for Sport coordinates the Australian Government’s involvement in the bidding and hosting of major sporting events. -
Community sport
Community sport provides the opportunity for as many people as possible to participate in sport. We support community sport through grants and programs. -
Elite and high-performance sport
Our champion athletes are role models and a major influence in our goal to be the world’s most active nation. -
How we support sport
We work to maximise the health and economic benefits of sport in Australia. We also protect the integrity of sport, support elite athletes and help to bring major sporting events to Australia.
Key strategy
Sport 2030: National Sport Plan
Sport can help to strengthen communities, support local economies and improve the health of Australians. This plan aims to:
- build a more active Australia
- achieve sporting excellence
- safeguard the integrity of sport
- strengthen Australia’s sporting industry
Did you know?
90%
of adults have an interest in sport
3 million
children take part in sport
128,000 jobs
supported by sport
Sports Industry Economic Analysis, Sport 2030
Resources
Sports Industry Economic Analysis
As a part of the national sport plan, Sport 2030, we commissioned a Sports Industry Economic Analysis. This report analyses the economic value of the sports industry in Australia in 2016–17 and identifies key areas for potential growth.
Return to Sport
Practical resources that focus on giving sporting organisations a roadmap for the safest return to sport at all levels.
Who we work with
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Department of Health Portfolio AgencyThe Australian Sports Foundation (ASF) aims to help Australians athletes, organisations and sporting clubs, from the grassroots level through to the elite, fundraise to achieve their sporting dreams.
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Department of Health Portfolio AgencySport Australia is the operating brand name of the Australian Sports Commission (ASC), a Commonwealth entity within the Australian Government’s Department of Health Portfolio.
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Department of Health Portfolio AgencySport Integrity Australia brings together the Australian Sports Anti-Doping Authority (ASADA), the National Integrity of Sport (NISU) and the national integrity programs of Sport Australia as one entity providing national coordination and streamlined support to sports.
