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Vicsport Vicsport is the voice of the sporting community in Victoria. Our aim is to encourage more Victorians to be active through sport and recreation.

The ‘State of Sport’ research shows that Victoria has built important foundations. But a baseline only becomes valuable ...
10/09/2026

The ‘State of Sport’ research shows that Victoria has built important foundations. But a baseline only becomes valuable when it informs what happens next.

Our recent survey asked sector reps to rate their sports system capabilities in various important domains. Safe, Inclusive & Responsible Sport was the strongest at 6.39/10 but the evidence also identified the next capability frontiers that need attention:

- Financial & Organisational Sustainability - scoring a low 4.9 capability score.
- People & Workforce – lower at 4.8
- Delivery & Infrastructure – lower at 4.67
- Evidence, Innovation & Collaboration – the lowest at 4.61

Within those domains are practical challenges familiar across the sector - from volunteer sustainability and club support to financial resilience, facilities, data and the ability to measure participant and volunteer experiences.

Over the coming year, VicSport will use the State of Sport evidence alongside sector expertise, research and other evidence to inform capability priorities and practical support for Victorian sport.

This will include opportunities for organisations to work together through upcoming Capability Sprints and Future Sport Labs - taking shared challenges from evidence through to practical solutions. You can learn more about them here: https://futuresportlabs.vicsport.com.au/

For more information on the report, or to help VicSport make sport the best place it can be – please contact Andrew O’Loughlin via [email protected].

And explore the full State of Victorian Sport & Recreation Report here: https://bit.ly/4xOcOxi

VicSport is pleased to share Every Body Moves, a free community event series bringing people with and without disability...
02/09/2026

VicSport is pleased to share Every Body Moves, a free community event series bringing people with and without disability together to get active, connect and be part of their community.

Delivered by Disability Sports Australia and sponsored by Bupa Australia through its Healthy Cities initiative, at Every Body Moves events you can try a range of sports and activities, meet local sporting organisations and community partners, discover activities to enjoy, connect with new people and explore opportunities to stay active close to home.

Registration is essential with Every Body Moves open to people of all ages, abilities and experience levels: https://bit.ly/4coItfY

Victoria has always been a sporting state. But to build a picture of our future and to see where we can be even better, ...
31/08/2026

Victoria has always been a sporting state.

But to build a picture of our future and to see where we can be even better, requires us to look at the current state of sport.

The inaugural State of Victorian Sport & Recreation Report 2026 provides a new baseline across the system supporting participation, the experiences people have, the relationships sport creates, people's involvement and the value that ultimately results.

The central finding is both encouraging and challenging.

Victorian sport is highly valued and creates meaningful experiences. But the system supporting it is under significant pressure.

Pride, enjoyment, advocacy and connection are among the strongest measures in the study while facilities, volunteers, affordability and financial sustainability are creating significant pressure.

But this is not a story of a sector in decline. It is an opportunity to understand where Victorian sport is strong, where the system is being stretched and where capability investment can make the greatest difference.

Explore the full report here: https://bit.ly/4qKnWZd

Wear it Purple Day is celebrated on the last Friday of August each year, providing a chance to show support for LGBTIQ+ ...
28/08/2026

Wear it Purple Day is celebrated on the last Friday of August each year, providing a chance to show support for LGBTIQ+ young people and acknowledging that everyone has the right to be proud of who they are and who they are becoming.

VicSport is committed to continuing to learn from, advocate for and amplify the voices of the young members of the rainbow community alongside dedicated organisations including Proud 2 Play and Minus18.

Day 2 of the VicSport CEO Forum included presentations from Sam Patterson of the Australian Sports Commission, Elyse Jen...
27/08/2026

Day 2 of the VicSport CEO Forum included presentations from Sam Patterson of the Australian Sports Commission, Elyse Jenkins and leadership development expert Alison Crabb Consulting!

Thanks so much to all our presenters over the past two days, every attendee for taking precious time out of their week, the Mornington Yacht Club for hosting us and The Rocks Mornington in particular for their impeccable service, food and drinks throughout!

Fantastic to have over 40 representatives from the Victorian sport and recreation sector at Mornington Yacht Club for Da...
26/08/2026

Fantastic to have over 40 representatives from the Victorian sport and recreation sector at Mornington Yacht Club for Day 1 of the VicSport CEO Forum today!

Thanks to presenters Andrew O'Loughlin from VicSport, Richard McInnes from the Australian Sports Commission, Keddie Davis from Sport and Recreation Victoria, CEO Professor Anna Peeters of VicHealth, Kayt Spano from Fencing Victoria as well as Chair Jason Hellwig and CEO Elyse Jenkins who led the unpacking of learnings and discussion throughout the day.

VicSport has released the inaugural State of Victorian Sport & Recreation Report - establishing a new evidence base for ...
25/08/2026

VicSport has released the inaugural State of Victorian Sport & Recreation Report - establishing a new evidence base for understanding the health of Victoria's sport and recreation system.

Drawing on the perspectives of people from across Victorian sport and recreation, the report establishes a baseline that VicSport intends to build on over time - helping the sector understand where it is strong, where it is under pressure and where collective attention and investment may have the greatest impact.

Read more: https://bit.ly/4qKnWZd

“Sporting organisations naturally have incredible assets. Through their people, their stories, their community reach and...
19/08/2026

“Sporting organisations naturally have incredible assets. Through their people, their stories, their community reach and the trust they hold. They often underestimate how valuable that is to a business."

The Healthier Partnerships in Sport project, a collaboration between Vicsport and VicHealth, aims to support sporting organisations to strengthen the health and wellbeing of their members, participants and community by prioritising values-aligned partnerships and/or sponsorships: https://bit.ly/465Pi2q

Included in the project is the Healthier Partnerships Handbook, a comprehensive guide for sports to build a portfolio of healthy partners and the best ways to identify, assess and value those partners.

Building on the Racism Doesn't Belong in Our Game campaign from Centre for Multicultural Youth (CMY) which is supported ...
17/08/2026

Building on the Racism Doesn't Belong in Our Game campaign from Centre for Multicultural Youth (CMY) which is supported by Vicsport and the Victorian Government, the CMSport Forum on Thursday 27 August will explore how to collectively tackle racism and create safer, more inclusive sporting environments: https://bit.ly/4wYkxbu

Thought leadership, research, lived experience and practical examples from across the sector will highlight what's working and where we can go further with speakers representing CMY, Sport Integrity Australia, Victorian Aboriginal Community Services Association Ltd, Koorie Heritage Trust Inc, Football Victoria, Netball Victoria and more!

12/08/2026

Pickleball in Victoria is experiencing extraordinary growth with membership more than doubling in approximately 15 months and the sport now reaching hundreds of Victorian communities.

For Pickleball Victoria, the challenge was no longer simply attracting participants. It was building the clubs, venues, facilities, contributor pathways and support systems needed to sustain that growth.

Through the VicSport Guiding Sport process with Andrew O'Loughlin, players, clubs, venues, volunteers and community leaders were consulted to put together Growing Pickleball in Victoria: A Community Game Plan 2026–2029. This practical strategy supports more people to start, stay and contribute to the sport of pickleball.

Learn more about the project and how VicSport can assist your organisation here: https://bit.ly/4xBOxtK

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