Presentation by Sam Mostyn Wednesday 20 January 2010

Overview of Presentation General background on Australian sports system Australian sport performance from Montreal to Sydney An independent review of sport commissioned 2008 Community insights Key recommendations of the Crawford Report 2009 Some reflections from the experience of the Australian Football League Insights for Sport BC Sustainability in Sport Post 2010

Sport in Australia Traditionally, sport part of the national ethos Australia punches above its weight in international sport, particularly summer sports Strong professional sports competitions Relatively small population spread over vast continent Significant elite and professional infrastructure and stadia Demographic changes significant – ageing population, new migrant communities, youth preferences, decline of volunteerism Sustainability in Sport Post 2010

At the 1976 Summer Olympics in Montreal Competitors 184 (149 men, 35 women) Medals Rank: 32 Gold 0 Silver 1 Bronze 4 Total 5 At the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney Competitors 632 (349 men, 283 women) Medals Rank: 4 Gold 16 Silver 25 Bronze 17 Total 58 Sustainability in Sport Post 2010

Australian Minister for Sport, Kate Ellis, announces independent review into sport, August 2008 From helping to tackle obesity and preventable disease, through to preparing our elite athletes for the growing challenges of international competition, I am determined to ensure that Australias sporting structure remains ahead of the pack, Ms Ellis said.The expert panel will look at sport at both the elite level and at the grassroots community level, as part of a top-to-bottom examination of Australian sport and will leave no stone unturned in the search for better ways to run, promote and manage sport in Australia. Sustainability in Sport Post 2010

Common themes from community consultations Access to public sporting facilities Sport in the education system Changing nature of volunteerism Sporting Pathways and Talent Identification Funding and Sponsorship Sustainability in Sport Post 2010

Crawford Report Key Recommendations Defining Australias national sports vision and measurement of success Reform of the Australian Sports Commission to lead the sports system Merging our Institutes of Sport Building the Capacity of our National Sporting Organisations Reuniting sport and education Building community sport infrastructure Ensuring the Australian sports system is open to all Sustaining the funding base for sport Sustainability in Sport Post 2010

Reflections on the success of the Australian Football League 150 year history in Australia Focus on governance, independent Commisssion, financial sustainability and accountability, representation of women, grassroots participation and community development Policies re player behaviour, player development, education and training Professional and respectful relationships with sponsors Respect for Australian aboriginal players and communities Strategic review of community needs and trends, including demographic changes Sustainability in Sport Post 2010