Bridget McKenzie (Victoria, National Party, Minister for Regional Communications) Share this | Hansard source

The Australian Sports Commission recognises and funds eight national sporting organisations for people with a disability. This funding ensures that athletes with a disability have access to high-quality infrastructure, support and opportunities. We also provide a total of over $1.2 million through the ASC to these organisations for participation, aiming to create an inclusive environment and get more Australians with a disability participating in sport more often. Finally, our government is focused on delivering a sports plan developed around key pillars of participation, preventive health through physical activity, integrity and high performance. Grassroots participation in sport and physical activity is a particular priority of the government, given the role it plays in supporting the health and wellbeing of Australians. I'm committed as sports minister to getting more Australians moving more often. This will be outlined in our Sport Plan, which will be presented later.