Media Coverage
Institute of Community Directors Australia; November 11, 2026
The persistent cost-of-living crisis is affecting Australians in many ways, but two charities have pointed to an overlooked but important casualty: sport.
Reclink Australia is running a campaign to raise funds to provide places in sport and recreation programs for people experiencing disadvantage, allowing them an opportunity to connect, participate and thrive through movement and hopefully by feeling part of a team, or by joining other exercise enthusiasts.
Meanwhile, Good360 Australia has released a new report showing that nearly half of Australians (48 per cent, or 13 million people) have struggled to buy or replace essential equipment for sport or play in the past 12 months because of the cost.
“Sport and recreation isn’t a luxury. It’s a lifeline,” said Reclink Australia CEO Dave Wells.
“When the cost of participation keeps rising, too many people are left on the sidelines,” he said. “For the people we support, sport is about far more than physical activity. It’s an opportunity to build friendships, improve wellbeing and feel part of a community.
Read the full article over at Institute of Community Directors Australia.
