Resources & References

AFL Australia

Australia's flagship junior AFL program for kids aged 5-12. Focuses on fun, non-contact football with age-appropriate skill development including kicking, handballing and marking.

Football Australia

Australia's official junior football program for kids aged 4-11. Built around fun, modified games and age-appropriate skill development in dribbling, passing and shooting.

Netball Australia

Australia's official entry-level netball program for kids aged 5-10. Focuses on fundamental movement skills, passing, footwork and team play in a fun environment.

Cricket Australia

Australia's junior cricket program for kids aged 5-10. Uses modified equipment and games to develop batting, bowling and fielding in a safe, fun setting.

Basketball Australia

Basketball Australia's introductory program for kids aged 5-10. Develops ball handling, shooting and movement fundamentals through games and activities.

NRL

The NRL's junior development framework focuses on modified games, safe tackling technique and team fundamentals for kids at community club level.

Rugby Australia

Rugby Australia's community coaching framework covers age-appropriate skill development, safe contact technique and game sense for junior players.

Handball Australia

Handball Australia's development guidelines focus on throwing, catching, dribbling and team play fundamentals for junior players.

Australian Sports Commission

Australia's peak government body for sport. Provides coaching frameworks, player development guidelines and resources for community sport.

Play by the Rules

National initiative providing education and resources on safe, fair and inclusive community sport in Australia.

Sport Australia — Coaching

National coaching accreditation frameworks and development pathways for community coaches across all sports.