Queensland Sport Strategy 2025

Let's shape the next decade of sport in Queensland to ensure the state becomes Australia’s sporting powerhouse — not just in 2032, but for generations to come.

What does 2032 mean for you?

Queensland is on the cusp of an extraordinary opportunity.

Hosting the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games provides us with not only an opportunity to deliver an exceptional sporting event but also to build a lasting legacy that cements our state as the undeniable home of Australian sport. To support this, we have launched a discussion paper ‘What does 2032 mean for you?’, to help inform the development of Queensland’s new Sport Strategy and we want your ideas.

We want to build on our successes and hear how we can support all Queenslanders to have the confidence and knowledge to be active at all stages in life, and to make sport more inclusive and accessible.

We’re inviting individuals, clubs, communities and the sport industry to have their say on how we can:

  • help more Queenslanders be active, no matter their background, ability or location
  • improve use of local places and spaces
  • support community sport and encourage people to volunteer
  • attract and deliver world-class sporting events
  • build a strong, inclusive and innovative active industry
  • make the most of the opportunities Brisbane 2032 brings.
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What does 2032 mean for you?

Read the full discussion paper to explore the trends, opportunities and questions we’re considering.

Key themes

The following four themes outline our aspirations for sport over the next decade:

  • Enabling opportunities for participation that are safe, inclusive, and accessible so that all Queenslanders, regardless of location, can make positive changes needed to live more active and healthy lives.

    • What can be done to ensure all Queenslanders have the confidence and knowledge to be physically active throughout all life stages?
    • How do challenges such as time constraints, costs, caring responsibilities, work and transport impact your and/or your children’s participation?
    • How can the Queensland Government enable equitable access for all Queenslanders no matter where they live, their ability or their cultural background?
    • How can we promote health and other benefits of physical activity in ways that inspire movement?
    • Is there opportunity for greater collaboration and partnership across the active industry to deliver safe and inclusive practices?
    • How can innovation and data improve the sport ecosystem?

  • Building momentum in the lead up to Brisbane 2032 and beyond, supporting our active industry to be ‘Games ready’ and ensuring that our talent pathways are poised for success.

    • What does an aspirational Brisbane 2032 look like for you?
    • How can the Queensland Government support the evolution of the active industry to ensure ‘Games readiness’ to leverage the benefits of Brisbane 2032?
    • How can Queensland maximise legacy benefits of the Games across regional and remote parts of the state, including event attraction?
    • What can be done to ensure equitable access across the state for talent pathways?
    • How can sport help us tackle society’s big challenges in health, youth engagement, loneliness and ageing just to start? Imagine the possibilities and dream big.
    • Can sport bring innovation to your industry? Healthcare, events, leadership – we want to hear the bold ideas!

  • Supporting grassroots sport to get more Queenslanders moving, cultivating a strong sense of pride and belonging for community, participants and volunteers.

    • How can the Queensland Government support community sport organisations to thrive, build capability and adopt innovation?
    • What could encourage more people to volunteer in sport, including underrepresented groups of Queenslanders?
    • Are there missing opportunities for adults to participate in community sport and if so, how can we enable change?
    • How can cost pressures be improved for community sporting organisations?
    • How can governance be streamlined to make volunteering and participating in sport less onerous?
    • How can we give the community confidence that their sports are safe and regulated?

  • Activating places and spaces in the lead up to Brisbane 2032, championing greater use of existing sport facilities to increase community connection and inspire physical activity, as well as making sporting venues more accessible.

    • What facilities does your community need to be more active?
    • How can other potential places and spaces, for example school facilities and green spaces, be activated for greater use?
    • How can the Queensland Government continue to attract and deliver world-class sporting events?
    • How can we best enable climate adaptive and resilient infrastructure and facilities?

How to have your say

We want to hear your bold ideas to help address these challenges and shape the next 10 years of sport in Queensland.

Consultation closes at 11:59pm, Sunday 15 June 2025.

The ‘What does 2032 mean for you?’ discussion paper looks at how the Queensland Government can respond to new trends, make the most of Brisbane 2032, and help more Queenslanders live active, healthy lives.

To get involved in the consultation process, you can:

  • complete the online survey, either as an individual or on behalf of an organisation
  • send a written submission to sportstrategy@dtis.qld.gov.au. You can address any topic related to sport in Queensland. The questions in the discussion paper are a guide to start the conversation
  • attend a regional community consultation session near you:

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Last updated: 08 May 2025

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