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.
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.
A new national research unit has been established to build the evidence base needed to improve sport participation in Australia.
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.
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?
Another seven organisations are joining the ASC’s Play Well Affiliates program to help more Australians be physically active.
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.
More than 130 representatives from sports across Australia gathered in Sydney for the Australian Sports Commission’s fourth annual Participation Leaders Network (PLN) Conference.
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.
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.