Sports participation
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.
Journal article
Barriers and facilitators of sport and physical activity for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and adolescents: a mixed studies systematic review
This review aims to combine existing literature regarding barriers and facilitators to physical activity and sports participation in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children.
Report
Game to play?
This pilot study, conducted with same-sex attracted and gender diverse young people (SSAGD) aged 17-21 in NSW was conducted in order to contribute to positively addressing the increased inclusion of SSAGD young people in sport and physical activities.
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.
Report
Measuring alignment and intentionality of sport policy on the Sustainable Development Goals
This research contributes to the monitoring and evaluation of government-led initiatives by utilising the recommendations established by the 8th Commonwealth Sports Ministers Meeting and MINEPS VI, via the Kazan Action Plan to measure the current alignment of national sports policies to select SDGs.