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17 July 2025- ASC
- Play Well
Have your say on the future of community sport infrastructure
Do you work in a sporting organisation, in local or state government and want to help shape the future of community sport infrastructure in Australia?
10 July 2025- ASC
- Play Well
ASC welcomes new Play Well Affiliates
Another seven organisations are joining the ASC’s Play Well Affiliates program to help more Australians be physically active.
19 May 2025- ASC
- Play Well
Action plan announced to review sport infrastructure
For the first time ever a National Sport Infrastructure Action Plan is being developed with a goal to make sporting facilities across the country more welcoming, accessible and inclusive.
14 May 2025- ASC
- Play Well
Participation Leaders meet to take Play Well to the playing field
More than 130 representatives from sports across Australia gathered in Sydney for the Australian Sports Commission’s fourth annual Participation Leaders Network (PLN) Conference.
14 May 2025- ASC
- Play Well
New program helps adults master swimming
From escaping a rip to helping a friend safely back to shore after having a panic attack in the ocean, participants of an adults only swimming skills development program are putting their newfound skills into action – and saving lives in the process.
21 Mar 2025- ASC
- Play Well
Applications open to join Play Well program
Masters Swimming Australia and Parks and Leisure Australia (PLA) are benefitting from closer ties with the Australian Sports Commission (ASC) through its Play Well Affiliate program.
28 Feb 2025- ASC
- Play Well
New partnership helps more Aussies access sport
The Australian Sports Commission (ASC) has teamed up with QIC Real Estate on a new community sport initiative to encourage more Australians to get involved in sport.
17 Feb 2025- ASC
- Play Well
ASC seeking experienced researchers to drive pioneering program
The Australian Sports Commission (ASC) is calling on highly experienced researchers to put their name forward for a new role aimed at advancing community sport knowledge in Australia.
22 Jan 2025ASC goes all in for intersectionality
The Australian Sports Commission (ASC) has launched a world-leading roadmap to help sports and clubs embrace intersectionality and grow participation.
22 Jan 2025- ASC
- Play Well
Sport executives join bid to transform community sport
Another eight sport leaders will help guide Australia’s first Sport Participation Strategy, Play Well, which aims to create safe, welcoming, inclusive and fun sporting experiences.
29 Nov 2024ASC announces sweeping investment package for Australian sport
Athletes have been handed a golden start to their preparations for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games, with the Australian Sports Commission (ASC) unveiling record investment allocations for sports.
22 Nov 2024- ASC
- Play Well
Affiliates announced as Play Well Strategy turns one
The Australian Sports Commission (ASC) is marking the one year anniversary of Australia’s Sport Participation Strategy – Play Well by announcing nine organisations as Play Well Affiliates.