Sport
Report
Impact of COVID-19 on community sport
COVID-19 has created a crisis that threatens the existence of thousands of community sport clubs across Australia, and the communities of members, volunteers, coaches, and families that are involved with them. This survey report reveals that community sport’s shutdown has damaged the physical and mental health of millions of Australians.
Report
Buried treasures and missed opportunities in Victorian sports reporting
This study is the first ever, large-scale analysis of the extent and nature of the portrayal of women and men in Victorian sports print media. It provides important evidence to both inform the debate and to highlight challenges and opportunities.
Audio
In a fix - how match fixing became sport’s biggest threat
The new national agency Sport Integrity Australia is expected to strengthen Australia’s world leading position on anti-corruption in sport. But experts believe it still won’t be enough to rid sport of match fixing.
Evaluation
Sporting Schools Program evaluation: final report
A process and economic evaluation of the School Sports Program that aimed to increase children's participation in sports. The evaluation found the program had been successful in many ways and provided value for money. The report recommends no immediate changes to the design of the program but does outline improvements that could be made.
Discussion paper
Australian sports wagering scheme: approach paper
This approach paper is intended to outline the department’s approach to designing the Australian sports wagering scheme (ASWS). This paper canvasses the key principles, processes and issues that will be considered in the design of the ASWS, and is intended to inform all relevant stakeholders of the regulatory design approach.