The North Queensland Sports Foundation, in partnership with the Aussie Athlete Fund (founded by Townsville's Olympic Gold Medallist Natalie Cook OAM OLY) is proud to engage in a journey of raising the floor for aspiring athletes and coaches to continue to dream for the Green and Gold. Ahead of Brisbane 2032, all athletes face challenges - but those from regional & remote Queensland often suffer harder hardships, longer travel hours, higher costs due to the tyranny of distance and have less support financially.

We're changing that.

The Aussie Athlete Fund was founded to create a sustainable athlete economy so our next generation and those who follow, can wear the green and gold and can retire not in debt, but with the education, connections and skills required to flourish outside of sport. Aussie Athlete Fund provides education to our athletes and their families on how to raise funds themselves to create financial sustainability. We provide opportunities for businesses and individuals to support our Aussie athletes either as one off or long term support. Partnership with the North Queensland Sports Foundation, who have been identifying and rewarding talent for over 35 years through their annual North Queensland Sportstar Awards, will allow the AAF to help the next generation of North Queenslanders to grow for gold.

Quote attributable to 5-time Olympian and Founder of the Aussie Athlete Fund Natalie Cook

“As a proud girl from Townsville, I’m excited to support the next generation in the green and gold and work with the North Queensland Sports Foundation to ensure their financial wellbeing as they pursue their sporting dreams”.