In November and December 2020, amid travel restrictions, lockdowns, postponed and cancelled competitions, financial uncertainty and health impacts resulting from COVID-19, we sought to understand the impact the global pandemic was having on Australian athletes.

We created a short survey to better understand the financial, mental and physical impacts on athletes and the support needed to assist them. The survey found that many Australian athletes faced significant financial challenges, had limited financial security, and relied on family support or external employment to continue pursuing their sporting goals.

View the full report, here: https://covid.sportsfoundation.org.au/athlete-report