News
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 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.
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.
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.
19 Nov 2024- ASC
- Play Well
Judo’s ‘Play Well’ plan to get more Aussies on the mat
Judo Australia is on a mission to help more Aussies find a place both on and off the mat with all state and territory federations endorsing their first nationally co-designed participation strategy.
08 Nov 2024- ASC
- Play Well
Play Well Marketing, Media and Communication Network announced
A group of marketing and communications professionals who are passionate about making a difference in sport have been announced as members of the first Play Well Marketing, Media and Communication Network.
07 Nov 2024- ASC
- Play Well
ASC grant helping Aussies catch waves
Budding surfers are hitting the water thanks to funding from the Australian Sports Commission (ASC).
31 Oct 2024- ASC
- Play Well
Flexibility favoured by Aussies, new sport research reveals
Australians are choosing to exercise alone or with friends or family instead of through an organisation according to new data from the Australian Sports Commission (ASC).