News
25 Aug 2025- ASC
- Play Well
Aussies urged to find their place in sport as millions miss out
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.
15 Aug 2025- ASC
- Play Well
Paralympians and veteran join Play Well group to champion inclusion in sport
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.
31 July 2025- ASC
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National research unit to strengthen sport participation through evidence and insight
A new national research unit has been established to build the evidence base needed to improve sport participation in Australia.
23 July 2025- ASC
- Play Well
Getting kids on track for an active life
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.
17 July 2025- ASC
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Have your say on the future of community sport infrastructure
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?
10 July 2025- ASC
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ASC welcomes new Play Well Affiliates
Another seven organisations are joining the ASC’s Play Well Affiliates program to help more Australians be physically active.
19 May 2025- ASC
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Action plan announced to review sport infrastructure
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.
14 May 2025- ASC
- Play Well
Participation Leaders meet to take Play Well to the playing field
More than 130 representatives from sports across Australia gathered in Sydney for the Australian Sports Commission’s fourth annual Participation Leaders Network (PLN) Conference.
14 May 2025- ASC
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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
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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.