18 December 2019

Sport Australia’s Sporting Schools program has grown to become Australia’s largest school-based sports participation program, with funding recently announced for 2020.

Since Sporting Schools started in 2015, over 7,400 schools (approximately 80% of Australian schools) have received funding. This has provided more than five million participant opportunities to get students active, engaged and having fun while sampling a variety of sports.

An essential ingredient to Sporting Schools’ success is the strength of our National Sporting Organisation (NSO) partners who continue to deliver high-quality, sport-based activity.

The Australian Government wants to support more children to meet the daily physical activity guidelines of at least 60 minutes of moderate-vigorous physical activity. This will see an increase in the number of schools that are awarded grants each term by approximately 30%. As a result, NSOs and coaching providers will see heightened demand from schools.

With the help of our NSO partners, the increase in funding will allow even more Australian children to engage in physical activity and foster a life-long love of sport.

Have any questions about Sporting Schools? Contact: info@sportingschools.gov.au or 1300 785 707.