For athletes to access the support identified within the guiding principles outlined above, they must be identified and recognised by one of the following organisations as an elite athlete:

• Australian Institute of Sport
• State Institutes or Academies of Sport (e.g. New South Wales Institute of Sport, NSWIS)
• AFL Players’ Association
• Australian Cricketers’ Association
• Rugby Union Players’ Association
• Rugby League Professionals’ Association
• Australian Professional Footballers’ Association
• National senior squad members from Athlete Career Education (ACE) supported sports 

If an athlete falls outside of these organisations, they may submit an application for consideration to the University. The National CACE manager will act as a representative from the Australian Sports Commission to investigate, verify and make a recommendation to the University. Please note that this verification process can take up to four weeks. 

Once verified and processed

NSWIS athletes

Organise a meeting with Athlete Career, Education & Professional Development (ACE/PD) Consultant. The ACE/PD Unit assists athletes to achieve their sporting objectives. ACE/PD provides individualised career planning, resume building, interview skills, assistance with study options, timetabling and support in various areas of professional development including off-field life skills, nutrition, media skills and money matters. 

Other athletes

Organise a meeting with the University Elite Athlete Support Officer. The University Elite Athlete Support Officer (EASO) supports elite student-athletes within the University, including;

• Advice and guidance to student-athletes on academic planning
• Support in negotiating necessary flexibility to meet academic requirements
• Advocacy for the student-athlete within the university environment
• Support in negotiating and/or implementing student cross institutional study or credit transfer arrangements
• Provision of advice and support to local Athlete Career & Education Adviser or related personnel