Who we are

The Australian Sports Commission (ASC) is the Australian Government’s leading sport agency that develops, supports and invests in sport at all levels. It was established in 1985 and operates under the Australian Sports Commission Act 1989.

Our purpose

The ASC aims to strengthen Australian sport – to enable more people to play sport and Australian athletes to succeed on the world stage.

How we operate

The ASC works directly with sporting organisations, peak bodies, state and territory departments, institutes and academies of sport, and the business sector. We work to inform, support and create alignment through the Australian sports sector to drive the collective goal of participation growth.

As individuals and as an organisation we are committed to operating within our ASC values Respect and Integrity, valuing Teamwork and contributing to a high-functioning team to deliver Excellence in whatever we do.

*Full Time Equivalent Employees as at 30 June 2016, excluding post graduate scholars, secondments and casual employment.

About ASC Stats

• Site size – 66 hectares (Bruce, Yarralumla , Pizzey Park, ETC)
• 38 buildings and venues (35 Bruce, 1 Yarralumla, 1 Pizzey Park, 1 ETC)
• On 5 May 2016 - AIS campus became a ‘Designated Area’ under the National Capital Plan
• 16 NSOs on site (12 Bruce, 1 Yarralumla, 3 Pizzey park )
• 82% satisfaction (tours, Aquatic & Fitness Centre, dining hall, accommodation, venues & sporting facilities & cafe)
• 90,000 bed nights (46,000 high performance bed nights)
• 8,500 sports camp attendees