Active Queenslanders Industry Alliance

22/10/2026

Community organisations can now apply for grants of up to $20,000 through the Celebrating Multicultural Queensland grant program to support intercultural sporting events taking place between 1 July and 31 December 2027.

These locally led events will celebrate culture and traditions, strengthen community connections, and create a greater sense of belonging for people across Queensland.

📅 Applications close 2 November.

Find out more and apply in the link 👉 https://bit.ly/4yCP53B

Queensland Department of Sport

20/10/2026

🎉 Happy 30th Anniversary to Outdoors Queensland! 🎉

Active Queenslanders Industry Alliance (AQIA) extends our warmest congratulations to Outdoors Queensland on reaching this incredible 30-year milestone!

For three decades, their team has been an outstanding champion for outdoor recreation, education, and adventure across our beautiful state. They have worked tirelessly to connect Queenslanders with nature, advocate for the outdoor sector, and encourage active, healthy lifestyles.

Thank you for 30 years of leadership, collaboration, and dedication to
making the great outdoors accessible to everyone. We are proud to work alongside you in building a more active Queensland! 🌲☀️🧗‍♀️

Here’s to the next 30 years of adventure! 🥂

06/10/2026

2032 Workforce Legacy Survey

AQIA is seeking your feedback on what you expect the skills, training, and workforce issues will be leading up to the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games and other major sporting events in Queensland. 🏆✨

The road to 2032 presents a massive opportunity, and your insights will directly help us:
• 🔍 Identify current workforce challenges
• 🚀 Forecast future industry needs
• 🎯 Shape priority actions to ensure Queensland is well-positioned for the future

Help us maximize this golden opportunity and leave a lasting legacy for our workforce.

⏱️ Time: The survey takes approximately 10 minutes to complete.
🔗 Take the survey here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/2032workforcelegacy

06/10/2026

HumanAbility is conducting a research project into how micro-credentials are used across the sport and recreation sector, and your voice matters!

If you have experience or an interest in micro-credentials, they want to hear from you.

They are looking for insights from all corners of the industry, including: employees, students, employers, registered training organisations, educators, peak and industry bodies, unions and others.

Dates and registration:
13 October 2026, 1.00 - 2.30pm (Qld Time) - A general sport and recreation microcredentials workshop: Register here: https://assets-oce.mkt.dynamics.com/1ca3aa73-e229-ef11-8406-002248942ccf/digitalassets/standaloneforms/30d241ab-97b3-ef11-b8e9-0022481038b1?readableEventId=Sport_and_Recreation_Microcredentials_Consultation3215870418

19 October 2026, 1.00 - 2.30pm (Qld Time) - A workshop to discuss delivery of microcredentials to people in regional, rural and remote areas around Australia in sport and recreation: Register here: https://assets-oce.mkt.dynamics.com/1ca3aa73-e229-ef11-8406-002248942ccf/digitalassets/standaloneforms/30d241ab-97b3-ef11-b8e9-0022481038b1?readableEventId=Sport_and_Recreation_Microcredentials_Consultation-_Rural_and_Regional_Workshop4285281254

Please complete registration by 9 October 2026.

05/10/2026

Sport has the power to lead. 🌏

Today is . Here are some ways your sports club can get involved:

Go green on the day - Light up your venue in green or share Green Sports Day content on social media.

Lead by example - Join Queensland’s Container Deposit Scheme.

Cut waste and plastics - Improve recycling habits, upgrade signage, or commit to phasing out single-use plastics at your club.

Measure your impact - Conduct a sustainability audit, track your carbon footprint, or appoint a Green Champion in your club.

Switch to clean energy - Install solar panels, transition to LED lighting, or choose a sustainable energy provider.

Join SEA - Become a member of Sports Environment Alliance and be part of the growing team taking action for sport and planet.

https://www.sportsenvironmentalliance.org/green-sports-day

Sign up today Sign up today This is our greatest match - and the planet needs us. Because GREEN SPORTS DAYOn 6 October 2026, Sports Environment Alliance will once again host Green Sports Day in Australia. Established in the US in 2016, Green Sports Day has inspired millions of sports...

30/09/2026

Don't miss the next instalment of CLUBMAP's Committee Mini-Series Webinars.

Succession Planning: Finding your Club's Next Generation of Leaders.

Strong clubs don’t wait until someone steps down to think about what comes next, and succession shouldn't begin when the President resigns.

Monday 5 October 2026 6:00PM (Qld Time)

Register here:
https://clubmap.com.au/learn/webinars?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Upcoming%20webinars%20-%20299&utm_content=Upcoming%20webinars%20-%20299+CID_8fbe1238daf50ce9f8c7fbb866c14824&utm_source=email%20campaigns&utm_term=CLICK%20HERE%20FOR%20MORE%20INFO%20AND%20TO%20SAVE%20YOUR%20SPOT

22/09/2026

The National Sport Volunteering Action Plan has been released by the Australian Sports Commission.

Strengthening sport volunteering across Australia through 14 actions and a shared commitment to volunteers, clubs and communities.

Some great tips here for clubs to get started:

The Action Plan has been designed to address broader challenges across the sport system over time. The ideas below have been designed to help people take practical steps right now.

21/09/2026

SAVE THE DATE!

QSport is holding their Future Sport Now conference on Wednesday 4 November 2026 at the Brisbane Convention Centre.

More details to come...we will let you know when tickets are available.

16/09/2026

If you work in the industry, don't miss your opportunity to have some input into this!

What’s an occupation classification, and why does it matter?

Occupation classifications tell the story of your sector. And if you think the current Occupational Standard Classification of Australia doesn’t reflect your work, now’s the time to speak up.

The Australian Bureau of Statistics is seeking public feedback on proposed changes until Friday 18 September 2026. This isn’t the first round: HumanAbility already made a submission based on the targeted conversations we’ve had with our sectors.

But this is the final opportunity to provide your feedback on changes that matter to you. Take a look at the proposed changes here: https://view.officeapps.live.com/op/view.aspx?src=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.prod.website-files.com%2F691eba8d7bf29bd66d56fb42%2F6aaa5f2b287bef1a830281b4_Tables%2520_HumanAbility%2520analysis%2520of%2520ABS%2520Sept%25202026%2520OSCA%2520consultation.docx&wdOrigin=BROWSELINK

If something vital is missing, don't wait:
➡️ Submit your feedback via the ABS consultation hub.
➡️ Share your insights and a copy of your submission with the HumanAbility team so we can continue driving informed, evidence-based change together.

Your feedback will help inform and reshape educational pathways and strategies that support the workforces that help Australians to live full and healthy lives.

Find out more here ➡ https://consult.abs.gov.au/standards-and-classifications/consultation-draft-osca/consultation/intro/