News
25 Aug 2025- ASC
- Play Well
Aussies urged to find their place in sport as millions miss out
Australia is known as a sport loving nation, but when it comes to participating in organised sport, we’re spending more time on the bench than on the playing field.
15 Aug 2025- ASC
- Play Well
Paralympians and veteran join Play Well group to champion inclusion in sport
Military and Invictus Games alumnus Rachel Kerrigan says sport transformed her life – and she's committed to ensuring all Australians, particularly those with disability, have the same opportunity to experience its benefits.
07 Aug 2025- ASC
Opportunity for sporting organisations to boost gender equity
Sporting organisations looking to build stronger, more inclusive cultures are being encouraged to apply for the ASC's Women Leaders in Sport Executive Program.
07 Aug 2025- AIS
- ASC
Australia unearths 346 future stars in historic talent search ahead of Brisbane 2032
Australia’s ambitious goal to pull off a record-breaking performance at Brisbane 2032 is gaining momentum, with 346 Olympic and Paralympic hopefuls uncovered through the nation’s largest-ever talent search.
31 July 2025- ASC
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National research unit to strengthen sport participation through evidence and insight
A new national research unit has been established to build the evidence base needed to improve sport participation in Australia.
23 July 2025- ASC
Elite athletes team up with schools to inspire young problem solvers
Ten athletes are heading back to school to help young Australians tackle problems, think creatively and connect with sport.
23 July 2025- ASC
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Getting kids on track for an active life
Helping more Australians develop their physical literacy – the movement skills, confidence and motivation required to be active for life - is at the heart of a new national action plan launched today.
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?
14 July 2025- ASC
Volunteers at the heart of Australian sport
The volunteers of Sydney 2000 had a significant impact on the Australian psyche.
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.
07 July 2025- ASC
Game changing research for Australian sport
Helping Australian sport benefit from artificial intelligence (AI) is the aim of a new world-first research partnership between the CSIRO and the Australian Sports Commission (ASC).
03 July 2025- ASC
Griffith University earns AIS gold status for athlete education
Griffith University has been announced as the newest gold-tier member of the Australian Institute of Sport’s (AIS) Elite Sport Education Network (ESEN), recognised for its dedication to helping athletes thrive both on the field and in the classroom.