About the Confederation of Australian Sport
The
Confederation of Australian Sport (CAS) is the national peak body
for sport in Australia. Known until recently as Sport Industry Australia,
it was established in 1976 to advance the interests of the Australian
sports community and to give the industry a united voice in discussions
and negotiations with governments and key stakeholders.
Our
overriding aim is to contribute to the development of a society in
which the social, economic and health benefits of widespread participation
in sport and recreation are recognised and valued by all.
As the peak body for sport, CAS has as its members most of Australia’s
National Sporting Organisations, the bodies which collectively represent
over seven million Australians. Our members also include a number
of other organisations associated with the sport industry.
Through
the promotion of participation in sport and physical activity, CAS
aims:
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to
improve the health and well-being of individual Australians; and
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to maximise the sport and leisure industry’s contribution
to the Australian economy
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CAS has over twenty years experience with political, economic,
industrial and social developments in sport. It is the voice of
the sport sector and plays a leading role in the development of
sport in Australia. CAS aims to be influential and respected in
the sport and recreation industry, the government and the community.
CAS aims to further the interests of sport and member organisations
by:
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facilitating
positive public policy outcomes through active representation
of sector views to governments, community decision makers and
the public;
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improving the performance of the sector through the dissemination
of timely and relevant information, advice and services;
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providing relevant and appropriate services to the member organizations;
and
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raising the profile of member organisations and increasing public
awareness and understanding of the sector’s contribution
to the community, the economy and the health status of the population.
