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 in Australia
Leading into the Olympic and Paralympic Games Brisbane 2032, 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 Strategy
On 16 October 2024, the Australian Government released the new National Sport Strategy, Sport Horizon.
Sport Horizon provides a framework to align our focus, efforts and resources, and develop the expertise needed to drive improvements across the sector and outcomes for sport.
Did you know?
90%
of adults have an interest in sport
3 million
children take part in sport
128,000 jobs
supported by sport
COVID Safe Sport
Get practical resources for sporting organisations to host competitions and programs in a way that's safe, responsible and low risk.
Resources
Resources
National Sport Strategy — Sport Ministers communique
Review of the Water and Snow Safety Program and the Surf Life Saving Australia Training Measure – Final report
National Sport Strategy 2024–2034
