The Australian Sports Foundation (ASF) is spearheading a campaign to include 'Community Sport' as a charitable purpose under the Charities Act 2013. This update to the Act would enable community clubs to access new funding sources, increase the number of individual and corporate donors to sport and improve participation rates across the nation.

If successful, this change has the potential to: 

• Unlock $103 million in philanthropic donations annually by 2030, significantly bolstering community sports funding.
• Attract 190,000 new participants to community sport across Australia by 2028.

The ASF's proposal, currently in the consultation phase, seeks feedback from sports clubs, athletes, and the public until September 2024.

This initiative could attract over 190,000 new participants to community sports by 2028, ensuring the sustainability and growth of grassroots sports across Australia. Your input is crucial to shaping this transformative proposal.

For more details, and to have your say on the consultation, visit our Charitable Status website and complete the survey.