State and territory governments
State and Territory governments develop and implement community sport and recreation and talent pathway policies and programs.
State and Territory governments develop and implement policies and programs with a focus on community sport and active recreation participation, sports facility and infrastructure development, and high performance sport and talent pathway development.
Information on state and territory government high performance programs can be found in the High performance, National Institute Network (NIN) section.
Sport and Recreation, opens in a new tab. The ACT Government Sport and Recreation support programs to increase participation in social through to high performance sport in Canberra through infrastructure planning, athlete support, sector partnerships and capacity building programs to contribute to health, social and economic benefits.
Vision - All Canberrans moving more through sport and active recreation. Mission - To provide leadership, support and to champion a sport and active recreation sector that is welcoming, progressive and sustainable.
Office of Sport, opens in a new tab. The lead NSW Government agency for sport and active recreation. The Office of Sport aims to increase the levels of physical activity of the people of NSW by providing the leadership, policies, programs, funding and infrastructure necessary to ensure everyone has the opportunity to participate.
Mission - Everyone plays here. Purpose - Supporting all people, communities and organisations across NSW to enjoy and realise the benefits of participating in sport and active recreation.
Sport and active recreation, opens in a new tab. The NT Government supports the delivery of sport and active recreation services to the community through a range of activities involving the provision of information, advice, services, programs and funding.
Vision - Celebrated Communities, Vibrant Places, Active Territorians. Mission - Partnering to build safe, strong and proud communities where every Territorian is valued and able to participate.
Department of Sport, Racing and Olympic and Paralympic Games, opens in a new tab. Investing in the community to enrich the Queensland way of life through sport and active recreation.
Vision - Sport is at the heart of an active, healthy and connected Queensland. Purpose - To inspire all Queenslanders to have active lives in healthy communities and lead the success of the 2032 Games.
Office for Recreation, Sport and Racing [ORSR], opens in a new tab. The lead agency for the Government's policy on sport and active recreation, the ORSR provide leadership and support through the development and delivery of funding, policy, programs, infrastructure planning and management, and high-performance pathways.
Vision - Sport, active recreation and racing at the heart of a thriving South Australia. Mission - Leading and supporting a proud, active, and connected community.
Active Tasmania, opens in a new tab. The lead agency that develops and implements policies and initiatives to increase opportunities for all Tasmanians to participate in sport and active recreation. Their aim is to support the growth of the sport and active recreation sector by building the capability of organisations to provide safe, fun and inclusive opportunities. Active Tasmania develops and implements programs and initiatives to increase opportunities for all Tasmanians to participate in sport and active recreation in a way that works for them.
Sport and Recreation Victoria, opens in a new tab. Sport and Recreation Victoria are dedicated to supporting Victoria’s sport and recreation sector and inspiring Victorians to get active.
Vision - To build a thriving, inclusive and connected sport and active recreation sector that benefits all Victorians.
Department of Creative Industries, Tourism and Sport, opens in a new tab. Promoting participation and achievement in sport and recreation to support a healthy lifestyle for all Western Australians through physical activity.
Vision - A vibrant, inclusive and resilient WA community.
