AN NSC25 STREAM
Everyone has a place in sport. That’s the vision at the heart of Play Well, Australia’s national sport participation strategy, led by the Australian Sports Commission. As the Implementation Plan enters its second year, this stream provides a deep dive into its progress, its impact across the sport system, and what lies ahead.
This dedicated stream will showcase key insights, case studies, and innovative approaches that are redefining how Australians access and engage with sport – on the field, in communities, and across all roles within the sporting ecosystem.
Impact Keynote 8: Play Well – Australia’s Sport Participation Strategy
The Implementation Plan is a critical step in bringing the strategy and its vision to life. This keynote will provide an update on the progress made through Year 1 and outline the priorities for Year 2.
Impact Panel 8: Play Well is more than Sport
An engaging panel discussion exploring the broader impact of Play Well across the national sports landscape, including its role in fostering inclusion, strengthening partnerships, and enhancing the value proposition for sports.
Panellists:
Chair: Cameron French, General Manager, Participation, Australian Sports Commission
Workshop 8.1: Year 2 Play Well Implementation Activities
Explore the planned initiatives for Year 2 of the Play Well strategy, focusing on broadening participation pathways and unlocking new environments for sport.
Chair:
Lindsey Reece – Director, Sports Programs, Australian Sports Commission
Case Study Workshop 8.2: What is the Value for Sport?
This session explores the social and economic value of sport, grounded in recent national research and its implications for sport delivery and policy.
Chair:
Lindsey Reece – Director, Sports Programs, Australian Sports Commission
PitchFEST 8: How Do We Build Positive Environments in Sport?
A fast-paced showcase of pioneering initiatives creating inclusive, values-driven, and connected sporting environments.
Chair:
Katie Foulkes – Director, Coaching and Officiating, ASC
Challenge and Solutions 8.4: Collaboration Across the Sector
A forward-looking session addressing key challenges and opportunities in system-wide collaboration, innovation, and workforce development.
Chair:
Heidi Auricht-Doyle – Play Well Implementation Lead, ASC
This stream is essential for sport executives, program leaders, participation managers, volunteers, policy makers and anyone committed to building a more inclusive, sustainable and impactful sport system across Australia.