Barriers
What holds First Nations individuals' back from participating in sport.
- Time spent participating in sport and physical activity may be perceived as 'selfish' because it takes people away from family and community commitments and responsibilities. 3, 8, 9, 11, 19, 55
- Limited opportunities/facilities, particularly in remote and some regional areas. 9, 14, 17, 19, 20
- Transportation, including a lack of public transport or ability to get transport to training and/or events, particularly in remote and regional areas. 1, 8, 13, 20, 21, 55
- Racism, discrimination, and vilification. 8, 9, 15, 20, 55
- Climate related factors (particularly in hot, humid environments). 9, 17, 19, 22
- Lack of cultural inclusiveness (people may not be familiar with the rules or club environments, language barriers). 9, 12, 15, 17, 20, 21
- Lack of role models 3, 15, 20, 23
- Cost (including time, transportation, fees, uniforms, equipment, etc.). 1, 3, 8, 9, 13, 14, 21, 55
- Low levels of physical literacy (competence) and confidence. 2, 15, 17
- Feelings about colonisation (mistrust, uncertainty, not wanting to engage in ‘westernised’ sport). 10, 24, 25
