High performance sport
Uncover the role high-performance sport plays in driving athlete excellence and wellbeing, inspiring communities, and shaping Australia’s national identity.
Australia has a strong history of successful participation in elite sporting events. 2, 3, 4 Success at events such as World Cups and the Olympic and Paralympic Games often lead to increases in national pride and inspiration, as well as general interest in sport engagement. 1 Significant investment from governments, sporting organisations, and individuals (such as parents of athletes) contributes to this success. 5
The Australian High Performance System has committed to a philosophy of 'Winning Well', aiming to ensure that the systems and processes in place are world-leading and creating environments where those who work and compete for Australia can thrive in their careers and beyond. 6
Australia's High Performance 2032+ Sport Strategy (Win Well) is the roadmap to delivering the best outcomes for our athletes, our sports and for all of Australia.
Topics
Discover more about high performance sport.
Athlete Pathways and Development
Athlete development pathways are fluid, allowing people to enter, leave, progress, or remain at different stages.
Athlete Transitions in Sport
High performance athletes experience a range of transitions throughout their sporting careers.
Performance Support
How specialists work with coaches and athletes to enhance key elements of performance.
Role models and sport
The value of role models is their ability to demonstrate diversity, inclusion, and to encourage preferred behaviours.
Value of high performance sport
HP sport creates an estimated $AU16 billion economic value for Australia each year.
AIS position statements and best practice guides
The Australian Institute of Sport develops evidence-based position statements on emerging and complex issues in sport science and sports medicine, providing strategic guidance and sector leadership across Australia’s high performance sport system.
Network Resources
Networks are a useful way for organisations, committees and both formal and informal working groups to connect, share ideas and exchange knowledge and resources—either openly or through secure channels—to support the development of sport.
Some resources could require login or membership and may be restricted to those working in the Australian sport sector due to licensing, copyright or privacy conditions. If you think you should have access, please contact us.
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Athlete Wellbeing and Engagement
Resources for Athlete Wellbeing and Engagement practitioners working in the Australian high performance sport network. - Restricted
High Performance Resource Library
Co-developed by the Australian Sports Commission and High Performance System Partners, this resource suite provides key documents, guidelines and templates to support success. - Open Access
Performance Health
Aims to provide Australian athletes a competitive advantage through optimised health.
REFERENCES
- Community Perceptions Monitor Annual Report 2024-2025, ORIMA Research for the Australian Sports Commission, (August 2025).
- Olympians, opens in a new tab, Australian Olympic Committee, (accessed 17 February 2026).
- Meet Our Athletes, opens in a new tab, Paralympics Australia, (accessed 17 February 2026).
- Australia at the Commonwealth Games, opens in a new tab, Commonwealth Games Australia, (accessed 17 February 2026).
- Intergenerational Review of Australian Sport (2017), BCG Consulting for the Australian Sports Commission, (2017).
- 2032+ Australia’s High Performance Sport Strategy, Australia's High Performance Sport System, (2022).
Last updated: 17 February 2026 Content disclaimer: See Clearinghouse for Sport disclaimer
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