Australian Sports Commission Email Format
Spectator SportsAustralian Capital Territory, Australia501-1000 Employees
The Australian Sports Commission is a Commonwealth government entity within the Department of Health, overseeing high-performance sport through the Australian Institute of Sport and related operations. Based in Canberra, with activities across capital cities, the Gold Coast, and international partners, it administers programs and policy for sport development and resource allocation, reporting to the Minister of Sport and Parliament. Its work includes managing Sporting Schools, Australia’s largest school-based participation program, which aims to foster lifelong engagement with sport among children. The organization operates in the spectator sports sector and employs a governance framework led by a board of commissioners appointed by the government. Recent developments include initiatives to advance gender equity in sport, such as a national mentoring program for women and gender-diverse board directors, and ongoing work with advisory groups to shape coaching and officiating strategies.