What's the Score? A survey of Cultural Diversity and Racism in Australian Sport (2007)

• 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.
• What's the Score? A survey of Cultural Diversity and Racism in Australian Sport (2007)

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.
• Investigating Indicators for Measuring the Health and Social Impact of Sport and Recreation Programs in Indigenous Communities (2005) - PDF - 1.2 MB

The Health and Welfare of Australia's Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples (2005)

• The report provides a comprehensive overview of the health and welfare of Australia’s Indigenous population, presenting the latest information on population, housing circumstances, health risk factors, disability prevalence, health status and the availability, resourcing and use of services including health and community services.
• The Health and Welfare of Australia's Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples (2005)

National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Survey (2004-05)

• This survey provides information about the health circumstances of Indigenous Australians from remote and non-remote areas across Australia.
• National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Survey (2004-05)

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.
• Sport, Physical Activity and Antisocial Behaviour in Youth (2003)

National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Survey (2002)

• The 2002 National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Survey (NATSISS) is the second national social survey of Indigenous Australians conducted by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS). The report provides a wide range of information about the wellbeing, social circumstances and outcomes of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
• National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Survey (2002)

Sport and Recreation for Indigenous Youth in the Northern Territory (2001)

• Scoping research priorities for health and social outcomes.
• Sport and Recreation for Indigenous Youth in the Northern Territory (2001) - PDF - 1.1 MB

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 disability, Indigenous people, people from non English speaking backgrounds and older Australians.
• Australian Community Sport and Recreation at a Glance (1999) - PDF - 193.6 KB