Athletics

First Nations Programs, opens in a new tab, Australian Athletics, (accessed 13 August 2025). Athletics Australia is dedicated to fostering inclusive participation and development opportunities for all First Nations communities. We are actively working across the country to expand and enhance programs, ensuring greater access to athletics for all individuals.

• Athletics for the Outback. Aims to create relevant programs through a collaborative and consultative process prior to delivery, so that we can deliver meaningful and engaging athletics participation opportunities for each community.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander History in Athletics, opens in a new tab, Australian Athletics, (accessed 13 August 2025). Australian athletics has a rich history of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders not just competing but succeeding in the sport dating back well over 100 years. This is only the start of the story, and Athletics Australia will continue to add to this story, as we look forward to seeing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders create new chapters.

Athletics First Nations and RAP Advisory Group, opens in a new tab, Australian Athletics, (6 February 2022). As we look to develop a second Innovate RAP to follow on from our inaugural Innovate RAP launched in 2019, we are seeking to establish a new advisory group - open to both Indigenous and non-Indigenous people.