ASC welcomes latest Play Well Affiliates

Another seven organisations are joining the Australian Sports Commission’s Play Well Affiliates program to help more people be physically active.

The organisations all play a key role in the sport and recreation space and sit outside the recognised national sporting organisations (NSO) or national sporting organisations for people with disability (NSOD) structure.

The new Play Well Affiliate organisations:

• Australian Mass Participation Sporting Events Alliance

• Exercise and Sport Science Australia

• Professional Golfers Association of Australia

• Reclink Australia

• Royal Life Saving Australia

• Sports Dietitians Australia

• Sport Medicine Australia

Royal Life Saving Australia Chief Executive, Justin Scarr commented "we’re proud to be involved with Play Well and look forward to playing a meaningful role in all levels of sport.

“Through this partnership, we aim to help to ensure that no child or adult misses out on the skills needed to enjoy the water safely, and to boost community access to great local swimming pools, which we know are vital for fun, physical activity, and bringing people and communities together.”

Sports Medicine Australia (SMA) Chief Executive Jamie Crain said the partnership aligns with SMA’s vision to enhance the health and wellbeing of all Australians through knowledge, training and safe participation in sport, exercise and physical activity.

Crain noted "we are excited to contribute our expertise to the Play Well Strategy through this initiative and look forward to joining like-minded organisations in creating safer, more inclusive sporting environments for everyone.

“When we act together, we are stronger - and by connecting and collaborating with national sporting and recreational organisations, we can help advance the Play Well objectives and build a healthier, more active Australia.”

Since its launch in November last year, Affiliates have worked with the ASC on a number of initiatives as part of the Play Well Strategy to remove barriers so that everyone that wants to be involved can be involved in sport.

As part of the program’s first year, Affiliates could also apply for funding for projects that build the capability of their organisation or help more Australians be active.

Affiliates that received funding included School Sport Australia to help build inclusive and representative pathways for students with disability, AFL Masters for implementing an AFL 9s program and AUSactive for its Million Moves campaign to encourage Australians to move more.

ACHPER also received funding for early childhood movement development, UniSport Australia for international student sport festivals, and Little Athletics Australia for online volunteer engagement and coaching courses.

A total of 17 Affiliates are now part of the program with the first 10 organisations also continuing their membership until 30th June 2027.

Click here to view the full list of ASC Play Well Affiliate Members.

Image: Royal Life Saving Australia is one of seven organisations named as ASC Play Well Affiliate Members. Credit: Royal Life Saving Australia.