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 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 Plan
The Office for Sport is currently developing a new National Sport Plan. The new Plan will set a shared vision and priorities to align and leverage key Australian Government sport strategies and plans, and align with state, territory and other sector leaders’ plans.
The new Plan will replace Sport 2030. Public consultation on the Plan has commenced and will be open until 7 December.
The consultation paper and survey is available on the Department of Health and Aged Care Consultation Hub. Findings from the consultation will inform the development of the Plan ahead of formal Government consideration
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: Men's Rugby World Cup 2027 and Women’s Rugby World Cup 2029
Budget 2022–23: Investing in the health of women and girls
Budget 2022–23: Growing female leadership in sport
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.Sport Integrity Australia -
National Sports Tribunal Registry contact
Contact the National Sports Tribunal Registry for information on how they can help resolve sporting disputes.National Sports Tribunal -
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.Australian Sports Commission (ASC)