Elite athlete pathways

• The Athlete Career and Education Program (ACE) offers eligible athletes career, education and personal development support.
• The Queensland Academy of Sport (QAS) supports elite athlete development through 12 squad programs.
  • A scholarship is another way to get support if your sport is not covered by a QAS squad program.
• Your state sporting organisation may offer athlete development programs.
  • See Swimming Queensland's athlete development program as an example.
• The Australian Institute of Sport offers scholarships.

Retiring from sport?

• Read athlete success stories, including how to transition from your athletic career.  
• If you were an elite athlete, you can continue to serve the sporting community through a leadership role at an industry body or sporting association.
  • The Queensland Academy of Sport Board has a number of former elite athletes.  
  • Womensport Queensland has an Athlete Ambassador Program that provides networking and professional development for Queensland women athletes.