Specific Population Groups - Overview

The Office for Recreation and Sport is committed to ensuring that all people, regardless of age, gender, cultural background and ability have equal access to sport and recreation opportunities.

The Office employs officers to provide a focus in the areas of sport and recreation for Indigenous Australians, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, women and girls, mature age and people with a disability. These groups have lower participation rates in physical activity, recreation and sport than both the national and State averages.

Officers work with relevant key partners to develop strategic directions and programs and are also available to assist sport and recreation organisations develop targeted programs. As a result there many programs available to specific population groups have not only expanded but have begun to integrate with mainstream recreation and sport organisations. Pathways are therefore being developed which allow people from different backgrounds, cultures and abilities to either enjoy being physically active in a social environment or competing at local, state, national or even international levels.

These pathways have been possible due to the willingness of the recreation and sport industry and community organisations to enter into partnerships, share resources and trial new ideas and programs.

For further information
Office for Recreation and Sport
Phone: +61 8 8416 6677