Sport Diplomacy Projects

Using Sport to Build Bridges

Through our international partnerships, Sport Inclusion Australia promotes inclusion, strengthens relationships and positions Australia as a global leader in sport diplomacy.

Our programs work in collaboration with government and international organisations.

Sport Diplomacy Oceania Robyn Helen

Our Goals

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Champion Inclusion

Advocate for athletes with an intellectual impairment in international forums.

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Build Capacity and Capability

Share inclusion training and eligibility expertise to partner nations.

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Strengthen Partnerships

Collaborate with governments, embassies and international sporting organisations.

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Shape Policy and Decision Making

Influence inclusion in sport internationally and amplify the Virtus and Para network.

Why It Matters

Sport is a powerful diplomatic tool. It creates people-to-people connections, advances the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals and opens doors for athletes with a disability, especially athletes with an intellectual impairment to be seen, heard and celebrated worldwide.

The Impact

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  • Enhanced international recognition of Australia’s expertise in inclusive sport.
  • Stronger bilateral relationships through shared projects and cultural exchange.
  • New opportunities for athletes, coaches, and administrators with an intellectual impairment across regions.
  • Contribution to global policy shifts toward inclusion and safeguarding in sport.
Sport Diplomacy In Action

Key Projects

Key Projects

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  • ASEAN – Included Through Sport forums and workshops across Malaysia, Indonesia, and Thailand.
  • Solomon Islands – Team Up partnership increasing participation and pathways through the development of Athletics.
  • Middle East – Capacity-building workshops in Kuwait and the UAE, establishing a regional hub for the inclusion of People with Determination.
  • Korea & Japan – Exchanges on leadership and inclusive practices leveraging Australia’s experiences and expertise to bring into the Korea and Japan environment.