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Share a Yarn Ambassadors 2021
Fourteen athletes across 11 different sports have been selected as ambassadors for this year’s Share a Yarn Program.
ABC’s Jim Maxwell AM receives Lifetime Achievement Award
Sport Australia has honoured ABC sports broadcasting legend Jim Maxwell AM with the lifetime achievement award for sports journalism at the 19th annual Sport Australia Media Awards.
South-East Queensland Games would be a win for all Australians
The Australian Sports Commission has welcomed a recommendation overnight from the International Olympic Committee that South-East Queensland is the preferred bid candidate for the 2032 Games.
Social Media impact [updated]
Facebook has restricted Australians from sharing or viewing news content. For some sporting organisations, this has meant results, team announcements videos and imagery has been blocked, and newsfeed content has been removed.
New design toolkit helping bring Aussies back to sport
Sport Australia’s Participation Design Toolkit will help sports develop effective participation plans and design products that create enjoyable experiences for participants and volunteers.
Applications open for 2021 Women Leaders in Sport grants
The grants and leadership workshops are part of the broader Women Leaders in Sport program of activities, and provide opportunities to gain new skills and qualifications.
ASC welcomes new Chair, Josephine Sukkar
The Australian Sports Commission (ASC), comprising Sport Australia and the Australian Institute of Sport (AIS), welcomes the appointment of Josephine Sukkar AM as ASC Chair.
The United Paddling Management project benefits clubs and members
With the support of Sport Australia, Paddle Australia and its six State Paddle Associations are delivering enhanced outcomes for clubs and members thanks to the United Paddling Management project.
$1.7m facility upgrade to benefit Australian rowing
Minister for Sport Richard Colbeck has officially opened facility upgrades to the Reinhold Batschi Men’s National Training Centre in Canberra.
Dual Olympian encourages nominations for Australian Honours
Dual Olympic gold medallist and Australian Sports Commission (ASC) Board member Jenn Morris OAM is calling on the community to nominate women who have demonstrated outstanding service to sport for an Order of Australia award.