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ausport.gov.au is the official website of the Australian Sports Commission (ASC), the Australian Government agency responsible for supporting and investing in sport at all levels. Its stated vision is that "sport has a place for everyone and delivers results that make Australia proud." The site is a practical starting point if you are looking for national sport policy direction, participation programs, high-performance sport information, grants, or resources for athletes, coaches, officials and organisations.
What the site covers
The homepage organises content around a set of key topics, each aimed at a different part of the sport system:
| Topic | What it is for |
|---|---|
| Participation | Framing the idea that everyone has a place in sport |
| High performance | Fostering Australia's sporting success |
| Sporting Schools | Resources and ideas to help kids get active |
| Grants and funding | Financial support for athletes, sport professionals and organisations |
| Clearinghouse for Sport | An information and knowledge-sharing platform for Australian sport |
| Volunteering | Support for volunteering across the sport sector |
| Concussion | Advice for athletes, parents, teachers, coaches and healthcare practitioners |
Two further items sit alongside these: the AIS Podium Project, described as a once-in-a-generation upgrade of the AIS to support athletes for Brisbane and beyond, and AIS FPHI, which raises awareness and understanding of female athlete performance and health considerations.
The Australian Institute of Sport (AIS)
The site also covers the Australian Institute of Sport. The AIS is based in Canberra and is presented as a high-performance sports hub that can be visited, with tours and Sportex, an aquatic centre, and an AIS Shop listed under "Visit the AIS." AIS news items appear on the homepage, including coverage of athlete rehabilitation and Para sport competitions held at the AIS.
Strategy documents
Two national strategies are published through the site:
- Win Well — Australia's High Performance 2032+ Sport Strategy, described as the roadmap for delivering the best outcomes for athletes, sports and the country.
- Play Well — Australia's Sport Participation Strategy, co-designed with the sector and intended to welcome individuals of all ages, backgrounds, genders and abilities to access the benefits of sport.
News and updates
The site carries news from the ASC and AIS. Examples visible on the homepage include an AIS rehabilitation story about sailor Laura Harding preparing for the LA 2028 campaign, coverage of the inaugural Libby Kosmala Para Futures Cup, and the release of a new online course designed for the people who support and develop sport officials. A "See all news" link leads to the full feed.
Sponsorship and programs
A featured sponsor section highlights the Suncorp Scholarships Program under the banner "Confidence to Coach, Courage to Officiate," which is described as empowering sport leaders to transform community coaching and officiating. A link to see all sponsors is also provided.
When this site is useful to you
- You want to know how the Australian Government supports sport, or you need the ASC's official position on a topic such as concussion or volunteering.
- You are an athlete, coach, official or sport organisation looking for grants and funding information.
- You are a teacher or parent looking for Sporting Schools resources.
- You want to research Australian sport through the Clearinghouse for Sport.
- You are planning to visit or use facilities at the AIS in Canberra.
The site is a government information and program hub rather than a commercial service, so it is best treated as a reference point for policy, programs and resources rather than for booking general public sport activities.