20 May 2019
Sport Australia thanks volunteers: ‘backbone of our industry’
With an estimated 2.3 million Australians volunteering their effort to sport and physical activity each year, Sport Australia CEO Kate Palmer is encouraging every sporting participant to thank their local volunteers during National Volunteer Week.
Read more about Sport Australia thanks volunteers: ‘backbone of our industry’16 May 2019
National Walk Safely to School Day step in the right direction
Sport Australia CEO Kate Palmer is urging families to join in ‘National Walk Safely to School Day’ on May 17, sharing the goal to make walking an everyday activity.
Read more about National Walk Safely to School Day step in the right direction30 April 2019
Australia’s top 20 sports and physical activities revealed
Sport Australia has released the latest annual data from its AusPlay survey, which has revealed Australia’s top 20 sports and physical activities.
Read more about Australia’s top 20 sports and physical activities revealed15 April 2019
SportAUS supporting Victoria Premier’s Active April
At Sport Australia we’re keen to help all Australians Find Your 30!
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Sport Australia urges sports to stand against discrimination
Sport Australia CEO Kate Palmer is urging all sports to take a strong stance to ensure safer sporting environments for all Australians.
Read more about Sport Australia urges sports to stand against discrimination10 April 2019
Athletes stepping up to be community role models
The AIS and Lifeline have launched a Community Custodians program that will see athletes become advocates for mental health and positive community spirit.
Read more about Athletes stepping up to be community role models03 April 2019
Sport Australia welcomes major boost in sport funding
Sport Australia Chair John Wylie has declared the Australian Government’s $385.4m package for sport and physical activity in last night’s Federal Budget one of the biggest funding injections for sport in years.
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Major funding boost for Australian athletes
Australian athletes will benefit from a major new funding commitment of more than $54 million over the next two years to the Australian Institute of Sport.
Read more about Major funding boost for Australian athletes26 March 2019
Water ramp a launching pad for Winter athlete pathways
Australian Institute of Sport CEO Peter Conde says a world-leading water ramp facility in Queensland will literally be a launching pad for the next generation of Australia’s Winter Olympians.
Read more about Water ramp a launching pad for Winter athlete pathways26 March 2019
Partnership improves community sport and active recreation alignment
Sport Australia and Community Sport Australia have committed to greater national and state collaboration.
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