Welcome to Sport and Recreation Services
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Sport and Recreation is a vital part of the ACT community. The ACT is Australia's most physically active community, home to many successful elite athletes and sporting teams and an abundance of sport and recreation facilities that provide physical activity opportunities around almost every corner.
Sport and Recreation Services manages the sport and recreation policy of the ACT Government, delivers community programs, manages many sporting facilities and provides advice to the Minister.
Latest News
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The 5th IWG World Conference on Women and Sport

Held from 20-23 May 2010 at The Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre, the conference will attract delegates from all over the world who will come together to discuss the following themes:
- Women, sport and human rights
- Sport and social change
- Physical activity and health for women
- Financing and media for gender equity
- Engaging generation Y and Z in sport and physical activity
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Sport and Recreation Services Quarterly Update October 2009 (
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2009 Sport and Recreation Grants Program successful recipients announced 28/01/2009 - See the list of successful recipients
- Release of "Where Will We Play" Consultancy Reports - AVAILABLE TO DOWNLOAD
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All Dried Up DVD - AVAILABLE TO DOWNLOAD
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Sport and Recreation Services are now located on Level 8, Macarthur House, 12 Wattle St, Lyneham. All contact numbers and postal addresses remain the same.
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ACT Government sportsgrounds and ovals - Sportsground Irrigation
Stage 4 Water Restrictions and Sport
Information on Water Restrictions and Sport
Key Programs
- Grants
Information on Sport and Recreation Services Grant Program. - Strategic Projects
Information on Stage 4 water restrictions and sport, Special Projects, Statistics and Research, Sport and Recreation Council. - Sport and Recreation Programs
Sport and Recreation Services supports and advises clubs, organisations, athletes and officials in many areas. - ACTAS
Information about ACT Academy of Sport, Squads, Athlete Servicing and Athlete Programs. - Sportsgrounds and Facilities
Information on Canberra Stadium, sportsgrounds, indoor/outdoor centres, skateparks and hire charges. - Staff Contact
Contact numbers for key officers within Sport and Recreation Services. - Sport & Recreation Database
Find a sporting or recreational organisation in your area.. - Job Opportunities
Job opportunities currently available within Sport and Recreation Services.
Contact Details
Location
Level 8, Macarthur House
12 Wattle Street
Lyneham 2602
Contact Number
(02) 6207 2111
Facsimile
(02) 6207 2071
Postal Address
PO Box 147
Civic Square
ACT 2608
Email
sport.act@act.gov.au




