SA Recreation and Sport

05/06/2026

The backbone of sport 🧡
 
Volunteers play a vital role in every sporting community, helping create opportunities for athletes, clubs and events to thrive. We caught up with Softball SA and Swimming SA to hear about the impact volunteers have across their sports, and how volunteering provides a flexible way to stay connected and give back without a major time commitment.
 
From recognising long-time contributors to finding ways to attract younger volunteers and bring the average age down, both organisations are focused on building a strong future for sport in South Australia 🙌

04/06/2026

The State Budget 2026–27 delivers major investment across sport, active recreation and racing, including:

✅ $76 million to help keep kids active and connected through free school camps, school activities and improved local facilities
✅ Expanding Sports Vouchers Plus to include 16–18 year olds
✅ $100 million for a new State Gymnastics Centre
✅ Upgrades for Karen Rolton Oval
✅ Facility improvements at Gawler Harness Racing Club

Investing in participation, pathways and places for South Australians to move, play and thrive 🙌

03/06/2026

Volunteering in sport and recreation can open more doors than people realise👏

The Heart of the Community Sport Volunteer Expo connected high school, tertiary and international students with sporting organisations from across South Australia, showcasing the many pathways available through volunteering.

Hear from some of the students and teachers who attended and why taking the first step can be easier than you think 🎥

02/06/2026

It was fantastic to spend the evening with Liz Ellis, Rory Sloane, Jenny Mann and Layan Saadeh at the Heart of the Community Sport Volunteer Celebration as we recognised and thanked the incredible volunteers who make South Australian sport and recreation possible.

Hear from Liz and Rory on why volunteers are so important and the lasting impact they have on clubs, participants and communities across the state 🧡

01/06/2026

One week on from the Heart of the Community Sport Volunteer Expo and Celebration 🧡

The event brought together volunteers, sporting organisations and students for a day of connection, recognition and learning. It was a great opportunity for students to hear firsthand about the many pathways available through volunteering in sport and recreation, while also recognising the volunteers who keep sport thriving across South Australia 🙌

Check out the photos from the day in our Facebook albums 📸

01/06/2026

29/05/2026

Adelaide is set for an unforgettable Rugby World Cup 2027! 🏉

Over three weekends, the city will welcome six pool matches, transforming the city into a vibrant hub of international rugby, with supporters from 10 nations bringing colour, energy and atmosphere 🌏

It’s set to be a standout moment on the sporting calendar.

🎟️ Ticket applications are now open
⏰ Close 5.30pm ACST, Tuesday 2 June 2026
👉 Apply at tickets.rugbyworldcup.com

28/05/2026

A special initiative in the APY Lands 🧡
 
Over five days, our staff members Jodie and Verity delivered kits to all 13 softball teams in the SANFL Softball League across the APY Lands, including t-shirts, hats, drink bottles, period underwear and period products. The project, led through the Women in Sport Taskforce Inclusive Uniform Program, aims to help keep athletes active and participating week in, week out 🥎
 
The trip also marked the final year of a three-year program delivering equipment and support into the APY Lands community. 
 
A huge thank you to Drakes for their support in helping source products for the project 👏
 

26/05/2026

𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸 (27 May – 3 June) marks a time for all Australians to learn about our shared histories, cultures, and achievements, and to explore how each of us can contribute to achieving reconciliation in Australia.

The theme for 2026 is 'All In' - a call for all Australians to commit wholeheartedly to reconciliation every single day. All In makes clear that reconciliation is not a spectator sport and that all of us must step away from the sidelines and take action to make change.

The artwork for this campaign is by renowned Gumbaynggirr/Bundjalung artist Otis Hope Carey.

Learn more 👉 https://bit.ly/45tIDO0

26/05/2026

Today is National Sorry Day.

A day to acknowledge the historical mistreatment and strength of Stolen Generations survivors and reflect on how we can all play a part in the healing process for our Aboriginal and Torres Islander families, communities, and peoples.