Reports
What's the Score? A survey of Cultural Diversity and Racism in Australian Sport (2007) - the Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission conducted a national project, funded by the Department of Immigration and Citizenship (DIAC). The report aims to provide the basis for organisations to consider future policy strategies aimed at both addressing racism within sport, as well as promoting an inclusive and non-discriminatory attitude by players, supporters and the public.
Investigating Indicators for Measuring the Health and Social Impact of Sport and Recreation Programs in Indigenous Communities (2005) - the report proposes indicators for measuring health and social outcomes from sport and recreation programs in Indigenous communities, and stresses the need to concurrently monitor and evaluate program structures and processes to provide insight into what makes programs succeed or fail in their aims.The report also highlights that sport and recreation programs have strong potential to directly or indirectly influence Indigenous community issues such as crime, school attendance, substance abuse, self-harm and violence. A critical component to achieving such outcomes is long-term sustainability of programs through whole-of-community support.
Sport, Physical Activity and Antisocial Behaviour in Youth (2003) - the full report of the study is available through the Australian Institute of Criminology (AIC) website. This report presents findings from a study commissioned by the Australian Sports Commission to investigate whether sport and organised physical activity programs have a positive effect on youth antisocial behaviour. The AIC identified and surveyed over 600 programs focusing on sport and physical activity. In-depth case studies of many of these programs identified important elements for preventing youth antisocial behaviour.
Download the report - Sport, Physical Activity and Antisocial Behaviour in Youth
Sport and Recreation for Indigenous Youth in the Northern Territory (2001) - scoping research priorities for health and social outcomes.
Download the report - Sport and Recreation for Indigenous Youth in the Northern Territory
Australian Community Sport and Recreation at a Glance (1999) - the aim of the report was to gather information from 'grass roots' physical activity delivery agencies to gain an understanding of their attitudes and support needs with relation to Target Populations: juniors, women, people with a disability, Indigenous people, people from non English speaking backgrounds and older Australians.
Download the report - Australian Community Sport and Recreation at a Glance
Students who are studying the history of Indigenous sport should refer to Colin Tatz’s books: Black Diamonds, Black Gold, Aborigines in Sport and Obstacle race.
The National Sport Information Centre has a wealth of information and assists students and researchers.
Contact Indigenous Sport Development Officers for information about local areas.
