SPORT
Helping sporting organisations grow participation, strengthen clubs and create lasting community impact
Aussie Active Communities works with sporting organisations at all levels - from local clubs to state and national bodies - to design and deliver programs that build participation, strengthen communities and create lasting impact.
We understand the realities of sport:
Volunteer-driven environments
Competing demands on time and resources
The need to grow, engage and retain participants
Our approach is practical, flexible and grounded in experience across both grassroots sport and national program delivery.
Why Sporting Organisations Work With Us
✔ Experience across local clubs, state sporting organisations and national sporting bodies
✔ Designed and delivered national participation initiatives including Silver Salties, Get into Rugby classroom resources, and EdRugby unique experiences.
✔ Supported more than 50 sporting clubs and groups through funding and participation projects
✔ Expertise spanning participation, funding, communication and community engagement
✔ Practical understanding of volunteer-led environments
Why it matters
Sport plays a significant role in:
Building connected communities
Supporting physical and mental wellbeing
Creating lifelong participation pathways
But many organisations face challenges in:
Attracting and retaining participants and volunteers
Securing sustainable funding
Delivering programs beyond competition
👉 That’s where we come in.
How we support sporting organisations
Participation & Community Engagement
We help sporting organisations attract, engage and retain participants through practical programs and community-focused initiatives.
Support may include:
✔ Participation planning
✔ Entry-level and social programs
✔ School-club connections
✔ Community engagement initiatives
✔ Flexible participation opportunities
Funding & Grant Support
We help sporting organisations identify funding opportunities and prepare strong applications for:
Participation programs
Equipment and facilities
Community initiatives
Inclusion and engagement projects
Support includes:
Identifying suitable grants
Writing strong applications
Aligning projects to funding priorities
Supporting reporting and acquittal
Communication & Storytelling
We help you:
Share your impact
Promote your programs
Strengthen sponsorship and funding opportunities
Includes:
Website and content writing
Case studies
Grant storytelling
Award submissions
Program Design & Strategic Support
With experience designing, delivering and supporting programs across local, state and national settings, we help sporting organisations create initiatives that are practical, scalable and sustainable.
Design scalable participation programs
Develop supporting resources and frameworks
Align programs with strategic priorities
Support implementation across regions
Featured Project: Silver Salties
Designed and delivered by the founder of Aussie Active Communities from 2019-2022, Silver Salties is Surf Life Saving Australia's national active ageing initiative supporting older Australians through physical activity, wellbeing and social connection.
Still active in surf clubs today, the program demonstrates our experience in participation planning, resource development, stakeholder engagement and national program delivery.
Relevant Experience: EdRugby
Contributed to the design and development of innovative school engagement programs and curriculum resources connecting students with rugby, learning and positive values during Rugby World Cup 2003 and beyond.
This experience helped shape our approach to education partnerships, resource development and participation-focused program design.
Relevant Experience: Pacific in Union
Contributed to the design and development of education resources supporting sport-for-development initiatives across Samoa, Papua New Guinea and the Solomon Islands from 2011–2013.
This work strengthened our understanding of community engagement, education resource development and the use of sport as a vehicle for positive social outcomes.
Other Relevant Experience
Australian Rugby Union’s Get into Rugby classroom resources for schools.
Sport Australia's Physical Literacy: A Guide for Schools in collaboration with ACHPER VIC
Commonwealth Games Association Queensland Division’s Gold Medal Messages Speaker Program for Schools (2008-2010)
Let’s work together
Whether you're looking to:
✔ Grow participation and engagement
✔ Strengthen community connections
✔ Access funding opportunities
✔ Promote your impact more effectively
✔ Design and deliver new initiatives
We'd love to hear about your organisation and explore how we can help.
E: aussieactivecommunities@gmail.com; M: 0405 121240