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Policies, programs, and supporting structures
What programs are there to increase First Nations’ participation in sport?
Athlete pathways
First Nations athletes have a higher than population average representation in certain sports, but in others their representation is below the population average.
Participation in sport
Discover how factors like community access, inclusivity, facilities, and programs influence sport participation in Australia
Policies, programs, and supporting structures
What programs are there to increase participation in sport by people with disability?
Socio-cultural
First Nations peoples have diverse languages, histories, and customs. Individuals’ social, geographic, and life circumstances can be very different.
Program design
Programs that are provided or imposed without significant consultation are unlikely to benefit First Nations individuals or communities.
First Nations women
To encourage more First Nations women to participate in sport, it is important to listen to and collaborate with women in the community.
Further resources and reading
Dive deeper into the research on what supports and limits First Nations peoples' participation in sport.
Health and wellbeing
Sport—particularly team-based—can support resilience and mental health, social connectedness, and the likelihood of continuing physical activity long term.
Factors influencing sport participation
What are some of the most important things that help or prevent people from participating in sport?
