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
The Office for Sport is currently developing a new National Sport Strategy. The new strategy will replace Sport 2030 and set a shared vision and priorities for sport in Australia. It will align and leverage key Australian Government sport strategies and plans, as well as state, territory and other sector leaders’ plans.
Public consultation on the new strategy, formerly called the National Sport Plan, has now closed. The consultation was open from 10 November 2023 to 7 December 2023. Findings from the consultation will inform the development of the strategy 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
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Resources
Resources
Major Sporting Events Legacy Framework
Beyond the Trophy – Impact of the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023™ one year on
Terms of Reference – Review of the Australian Sports Commission Act 1989
