Murri and Ailan People

Sport and active recreation plays an important role in Indigenous communities. It provides lots of health and social benefits and also helps combat the growing issue of obesity which affects all Australian communities.

The Indigenous Community Sport and Recreation Program

To increase community involvement and participation, the Department is working with the Queensland Police Citizen Youth Welfare Association to fund sport and recreation officer positions. The Indigenous Community Sport and Recreation) Program aims to provide physical activity opportunities in remote and regional communities to deliver sport and recreation initiatives.

ICSRO are developing sport and recreation programs in 38 communities throughout Queensland.

State Level Organisations

Further support and assistance could be provided by State Level Organisations who are responsible for administering and developing their sport or recreation activity in Queensland.