Sports Hydrant

Featured Initiatives

Sport for Women

The Sport for Women initiative is working to promote the benefits of sport for women. We’re helping to amplify the voices of people who care about the ongoing growth and development of women’s sport. » more

Discussion - Does the media focus too much on fashion when reporting on women's tennis? We're gearing up for the Australian Open, and while there is plenty of speculation about [...]
Discussion - Talking Women's Sport - what challenges face women in the sporting arena in Australia? Here at the Sports Hydrant we're aware of the tremendous benefits sport can bring to [...]

Volunteers in Sport

Volunteers are the lifeblood of sport, providing invaluable support and encouragement to participants at all levels. Without volunteers many sports simply just could not survive so we're supporting and promoting the amazing contributions of volunteers in sport. » more

Discussion - Sure they aren't paid, but that doesn't mean they don't need support! It's amazing that so much of our sporting industry is supported by the time and [...]
Discussion - What makes you volunteer your time? I volunteered at the Commonwealth Games in Melbourne as a sports journalist, and I know I got so much out [...]

Values in Sport

Sport plays an incredibly important role in the development of strong and positive values in those who take part. Help us ensure that the right values for our society are promoted through sport. » more

Discussion - What would you do? Test yourself with this list of cricket's ethical dilemmas! The Australian Sports Commission website lists a number of ethical dilemmas, [...]
Discussion - Do sporting organisations do enough to educate children about the values they need on the field? [...]

Sporting Legacies

For sport to be sustainable in the long term it must deliver more than just facility improvement and environmental benefits. Sustainable sport must also create a lasting legacy that fosters knowledge sharing and the vital role of people in the health of the sporting landscape. » more

Discussion - Crawford Report: How do we get more Australians participating in sport? After 14 months the Crawford Report is in. [...]
Discussion - Crawford Report: which sports deserve our funding dollars? Should we be giving more money to community sport? [...]

Pacific Islanders Rugby

Pacific Island Rugby is some of the most entertaining played around the world and the Sports Hydrant continues to support the players to bring the benefits of Pacific Island rugby to as many people as possible. » more

Discussion - What challenges do we face when promoting Pacific Islanders Rugby? Having toured with the Pacific Islanders in Europe towards the end of 2008, we [...]
Discussion - Should the Super 14 be expanded to accommodate the PIs, and if so, then how? If the team plays in the Southern Hemisphere then the players will probably have to [...]

Expert Opinions

Research: Empowering women and girls through physical activity This is an impact assessment and research publication, which focuses on the effect of sport and physical activity programmes on
Drink Aware Information & advice on drinking & alcohol from the UK
Changing the culture of alcohol use in NSW - Alcohol and Sport This website contains links to relevant other articles and sites dealing with alcohol and sport
Sport England Sport England is the government agency responsible for building the foundations of sporting success, by creating a world-leading community sport
Homepage for London 2012 The official homepage for the London Olympics

Market Research

Garbage in, garbage out. If we want key decision makers to make good decisions then we need to know the facts. What are your views on particular issues, your preferences and your aspirations? We need to gather accurate information to learn about those areas that are not fully known before we can make those good decisions. The Sports Hydrant will be conducting market research to inform and support the debate and discussion of these initiatives at the highest level.

Sports Advocacy Group

The Sports Advocacy Group is an independent body, which aims to combine the expertise of the sports industry with the needs and aspirations of the Australian public to provide a voice for sport. We will publish the results of the SAG meetings on these pages and use them as the catalyst for informed debate and ask you to add your views. If you want to be heard this is where you need to be.