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.
Upcoming major sporting events
Leading into the Brisbane 2032 Olympics and Paralympic Games, Australia is hosting a number of events. This green and gold decade of events provides an unprecedented opportunity to inspire the next generation as our athletes strive for excellence in their own backyard.
National Sport Plan
The Office for Sport is currently developing a new National Sport Plan. The new Plan will set a shared vision and priorities for sport and will align and leverage key Australian Government sport strategies and plans.
The new Plan will replace Sport 2030. Public consultation on the plan will commence shortly. Further details about the consultation will be available through the Department of Health and Aged Care Consultation Hub.
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.
Latest resources
Health protection, preventive health and sport – Budget 2023–24
Budget 2022–23: Enhancing Australians' health through sport
Budget 2022–23: Investing in Health post-COVID
Budget 2022–23: Sporting Schools extension
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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Sport Integrity Australia
Sport 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. -
Australian Sports Foundation (ASF)
The 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. -
Australian Sports Commission
The Australian Sports Commission (ASC) is a Commonwealth entity within the Australian Government’s Department of Health and Aged Care Portfolio.