The Albanese Government is backing Australia's high-performance athletes and sports now and into the future with another record-breaking investment of $513 million.
This continues the Albanese Government's commitment to ensuring Australia's success through the six-year runway to Brisbane 2032 and beyond.
It will provide ongoing support for Olympians, Paralympians and Commonwealth Games athletes, and bolster sports to build and grow the heroes of Brisbane 2032.
Individual athletes will receive grants through the dAIS program, with a record $42.8m allocated to help with daily living and training expenses.
The package also includes record funding for Winter sports ahead of the French Alps 2030 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games.
The funding continues the Albanese Government's historic Para Uplift investment, which has uncovered more than 150 new Para athletes in its first 12 months and established Para sport units in every state and territory.
It means stability for Australia's elite talent, through a focus on retaining key coaches and support staff and continues the Women Leaders in Sport (WLIS) program for a further two years.
The record investment includes:
- 68 sport programs receiving high performance funding over the next two years
- Continuation of direct athlete support (dAIS) with $42.8m to assist with daily living expenses
- Historic increase for Australia's Winter Olympians and Paralympians with Curling Australia, Biathlon Australia, and Ice Racing Australia all receiving high performance funding for the first time.
- Additional one-off grants to Netball Australia, Bowls Australia and five Winter sports ahead of the Commonwealth Games and Winter Games.
Quotes attributable to Minister for Sport Anika Wells:
"The Albanese Government is proud to continue record levels of funding for Australian athletes as they build towards the Los Angeles 2028 Games, Brisbane 2032 and beyond.
"As our athletes head off to the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, this $513 million investment acknowledges the grit, determination and passion our high-performance athletes bring to the world stage.
"We are giving athletes what they need to succeed, from upgraded training facilities and world-class coaching to help them reach the highest level on the global stage.
"It also continues our work ensuring opportunities for current and future Para athletes, so more Australians with disability than ever before are supported to reach their potential in sport."
"From playground to podium, the Albanese Government is committed to sport and investing in the benefits it delivers for Australians."
Quotes attributable to Australian Sports Commission CEO Kieren Perkins OAM:
"On behalf of the Australian sports system, I'd like to thank the Australian Government, particularly Sports Minister Anika Wells, for their continued investment and for backing our athletes who inspire our nation.
"No one backs our Aussie athletes like the Australian Government and this investment provides the platform for our athletes to perform at their best on the world stage.
"The united approach behind the Win Well strategy has resulted in some extraordinary results on the world stage.
"As we build towards Brisbane 2032 and beyond, a collaborative approach will continue to deliver many magical moments that will make Australians proud."
