UniSport Publications

We’ve developed this plan in close consultation with our members, student-athletes, staff, and strategic stakeholders. Rising costs, Student Services Amenities Fee uncertainty, and growing concerns around student and staff wellbeing were all central themes. So too was a collective ambition to revitalise the student experience — through expanded UniSport Leagues, more divisional competitions, increased representation opportunities, and continued support for dual-career athletes.

UniSport Australia’s Strategic Plan 2022-25 involves some significant shifts, including our ambition to be an integral partner to Australian universities and to deliver an outstanding student experience. The new four year strategic plan outlines how UniSport intends to achieve this success by undertaking credible research projects and partnerships to help better articulate the value of sport; deliver outstanding sport programs locally and internationally; assist in the health and wellbeing of students by sport participation; and continue to focus on delivering value to all university members, all underpinned by the principles of inclusivity and diversity.

Advocacy Paper

​The benefits of a university education extend far beyond the individual graduate. There are countless examples of innovation, philanthropy and creative works contributed to society by university graduates. Universities are not just providing education; they are developing leaders of our community.

​June 2021

Transitioning from the Australian University Games to a divisional, national championship model.

​The decision to introduce change to the Australian University Games event delivery model stemmed from a number of drivers, including evidence from substantial research and extensive member consultation. The paper also discusses several external drivers as well as opportunities presented by the changing nature of the broader Australian sporting landscape.

​July 2017

​Repositioning UniSport Australia

UniSport Australia’s Strategy 2020 outlines an ambitious agenda reflecting confidence, that in partnership with members, we can continue to elevate the relevance, value and importance of university sport and enhance the quality of the higher education experience, while contributing to students’ health, fitness and wellbeing. Ultimately, this will support the development of well-rounded graduates, with skills and attributes beyond the classroom, ready to pursue a fulfilling future balancing work and life.

​November 2017