About
The Clearinghouse for Sport (Clearinghouse) is the information and knowledge sharing platform for Australian sport.
The Clearinghouse brings together Australia’s leading sport and active recreation agencies—using the Australian Sports Commission as the principal information coordination point—to share news, evidence and insights about sport, human performance, and physical activity.
BECOME A MEMBER
The Clearinghouse for Sport is FREE and open to all who wish to register as members.
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Daily Sports News
Daily Sports News is a current awareness service covering Australian and International news, events, major announcements, latest research and analysis in sport.
- Daily Sports News is published Monday-Friday
[excluding Australian Capital Territory (ACT) and national public holidays, and an annual Christmas/New Year shut down period] - Anyone who registers to become a Clearinghouse member will receive the Daily Sports News each morning
- Share with us your media releases, publications, resources, results or surveys.
- Clearinghouse users can directly publish sport recruitment opportunities or events and workshops.
Suitable for:
- Administrators
- Athletes
- Australian governments at all levels
- Coaches
- Educators
- Facility managers
- General Public
- Medical practitioners
- Policy makers
- Researchers
- Scientists
- Sporting Officials
- Students
- Volunteers
Contribute to the Daily Sports News
If your organisation would like to contribute a media release, publication, resource, result or survey for inclusion in the Daily Sports News, please share.
Daily Sports News
A current awareness service for Australian and international news, events, announcements, latest research and analysis in sport.
Evidence Base for Sport
The Evidence Base for Sport provides key evidence, insights, and examples of good and promising practice (Australian and International) to support decision making in sport.
The Evidence Base for Sport covers key topics identified by the sport sector as important issues in sport and recreation, including:
- Government policy objectives
- Health and wellbeing
- Participation
- Engagement
- Structure
- Integrity
Evidence Base topics are regularly reviewed by industry experts for relevance and updated to include latest research and resources.
Suitable for:
- Administrators
- Australian governments at all levels
- Coaches
- Educators
- Medical practitioners
- Policy makers
- Researchers
- Scientists
- Students
Contribute to the Evidence Base for Sport
The Clearinghouse for Sport is a sector-wide knowledge sharing initiative, and your contributions are encouraged and appreciated. If you would like to suggest a resource, submit a publication, or provide feedback on the Evidence Base please contact us.
Evidence Base for Sport
Provides key evidence, insights, and examples of good and promising practice to support decision making in sport.
Videos
View conferences, presentations, webinars and podcasts to stimulate thinking, inspire and drive innovation.
- Learn from Australian and international:
- Sport leaders
- High performance coaches
- Industry experts
- Athletes
- Sport scientists
- Performance support personnel
- Topics include:
- Sport science and medicine
- Sport policy
- Sport technology and innovation
- Coaching and leadership
- Sport history
- Athlete and coach wellbeing
- Education
- Access:
A licence has been sought for each Video resource. Access permissions will vary.
Suitable for:
- Administrators
- Athletes
- Coaches
- Educators
- Medical practitioners
- Policy makers
- Researchers
- Scientists
- Sporting officials
- Volunteers
Submit content
Contact the Clearinghouse for Sport if your organisation would like to share video content. Content can be shared publicly or restricted to a specific audience within the Australian sport sector.
Videos
View conferences, presentations, webinars and podcasts to stimulate thinking, inspire and drive innovation.
Publications
Find published Australian sport and active recreation research and insights.
- AusPlay
- Find out the number of Australians participating in sport and physical activity through the Australian sport and physical activity participation survey (AusPlay).
- Register of Sport Research
- Lists planned, current and completed Australian sport research.
- Australian Sports Technology and Research Inventory (ASTARI)
- A register of current and completed research across the National Institute Network (NIN).
- National Institute Network (NIN)
- Lists published research from the NIN researchers (updated each month).
- Market Segmentation for Sport Participation
- Discover how Australian preferences for sport participation differ and how to engage each segment of the population.
Suitable for:
- Administrators
- Athletes
- Australian governments at all levels
- Coaches
- Educators
- Facility managers
- Medical practitioners
- Policy makers
- Researchers
- Scientists
- Sporting officials
- Students
- Volunteers
Contribute to Research in Sport
Contact the Clearinghouse for Sport if your organisation would like to contribute to the Publications section of the Clearinghouse.
Publications
Search and access research and data from journals, databases, books, reports, surveys, and more.
Publications Archive
The Australian Sport Publications Archive provides permanent access to important documents published by major Australian sport organisations.
The Archive contains:
- Annual reports
- Strategic plans
- Reports
- Policies and guidelines
- Reviews
- Newsletters
- Research papers
- Fact sheets
The Archive can be used to research past sport and active recreation decisions, actions, polices, programs and initiatives by Australian federal and state governments and major sporting organisations. It can also be used as an evidence base to support current policies and research.
Suitable for:
- Administrators
- Australian government at all levels
- Educators
- Policy makers
- Researchers
- Scientists
- Students
Share your publications
Contact the Clearinghouse for Sport if your organisation would like to contribute to the Australian Sport Publication Archive.
Publications Archive
Provides permanent access to important documents published by major Australian sport organisations.
Library Catalogue
Access rare books, journals and broadcast videos via the Australian Sport Library Catalogue.
The catalogue is open to the public and is beneficial for researchers or anyone looking for sport information.
Find the following resources in the catalogue:
- Collections and selected resources owned by the Australian Sports Commission, Queensland Academy of Sport, Paralympics Australia, Swimming Australia, Athletics Australia and Melbourne Cricket Club.
- Books and print journals covering topics such as sport science, sports medicine, coaching, athlete wellbeing, sport governance and sport biographies
- A large collection of Olympic, Paralympic and Commonwealth Games resources
- Records of documents and reports held in the Australian Sport Publications Archive with links to the electronic documents
Suitable for:
- Administrators
- Athletes
- Australian governments at all levels
- Coaches
- Educators
- Facility managers
- General public
- Medical practitioners
- Policy makers
- Researchers
- Scientists
- Sporting officials
- Students
- Volunteers
Borrowing resources
Members from the following organisations can loan items directly through the Information Request form (physical resources can be posted):
- Australian Peak Sporting Organisations
- National Institute Network
- National Sporting Organisations
- State & Territory Agencies of Sport & Recreation
- State Sporting Organisations
- Australian Sporting Clubs
All other Australian Clearinghouse members can request items through their local public or university library (fees may apply).
To borrow physical items, you need to be a registered library borrower (additional to being a Clearinghouse member). Please complete this Library Borrower Registration Form.
Library Catalogue
Access rare books, journals and broadcast videos via the Australian Sport Library Catalogue.
Communication and Professional Networks
Create a secure location to communicate documents, resources, research and information for specific members or groups to access.
- Access permission can be public or tailored to suit your Network.
- Types of networks may include:
- Alumni
- Associations
- Committees
- Formal and informal working groups
- Professional networks
- Research groups
Suitable for:
- Administrators
- Coaches
- Medical practitioners
- Policy makers
- Researchers
- Sports scientists
Create a Network
Contact the Clearinghouse for Sport if your organisation or professional group would like to create a secure Network.
Communication and Professional Networks*
Create a secure location to communicate documents, resources, research and information for specific groups to access.
Journals and Databases
Access leading Australian and international sport and sport science related research through online research databases, including access to full-text electronic journal titles.
Find the latest full-text published scientific articles directly. Or you can read the abstract and request the full text article via the Information request form.
We subscribe to:
- SPORTDiscus with Full Text
- MEDLINE with Full Text
- A selection of additional high-demand, sport and sport science related electronic journal titles
Suitable for:
- Administrators
- Coaches
- Medical practitioners
- Policy makers
- Researchers
- Scientists
Eligibility
Database and Journal access is licensed to Clearinghouse members from:
- Australian Peak Sporting Organisations
- National Institute Network
- National Sporting Organisations
- State and Territory Agencies of Sport and Recreation
- State Sporting Organisations
- Australian Sporting Clubs
Journals and Databases*
Access leading sport and sport science related research through online databases and journals.
Document Delivery
The document delivery service is for eligible members to obtain loans and copies of resources not owned by the Clearinghouse for Sport. This includes journal articles, books, reports, and other materials (subject to copyright limits).
Benefits include:
- Fast access to research.
- Access articles not found through the research databases on the Clearinghouse for Sport
- The ability to request paywall journal articles.
- Request resources from libraries and universities.
- Request books/articles from the Clearinghouse physical collection.
Suitable for:
- Administrators
- Coaches
- Medical practitioners
- Policy makers
- Researchers
- Scientists
Eligibility
The document delivery service is eligible to Clearinghouse members from:
- Australian Peak Sporting Organisations
- National Institute Network
- National Sporting Organisations
- State & Territory Agencies of Sport & Recreation
- State Sporting Organisations
- Australian Sporting Clubs
Document Delivery*
Obtain loans and copies of resources not owned by the Clearinghouse for Sport.
Research Requests
Can’t find what you are looking for? Clearinghouse Research Consultants can provide assistance to help find information for your specialist research topic.
Clearinghouse Research Consultants will use their expert knowledge and strategic searching skills to locate relevant material from a number of resources, such as:
- Journals and Databases
- Library Catalogue
- Australian Sport Publications Archive
- Google Scholar
Suitable for:
- Administrators
- Coaches
- Medical practitioners
- Policy makers
- Researchers
- Sports scientists
Eligibility
Research requests are available to Clearinghouse members from:
- Australian Peak Sporting Organisations
- National Institute Network
- National Sporting Organisations
- State & Territory Agencies of Sport & Recreation
- State Sporting Organisations
- Australian Sporting Clubs
Research Requests*
Receive assistance to help find information for your specific research topic.
Research Alerts
Receive the latest research first!
Research Alerts allow you to be notified of new research/articles which have been added to the major sport research databases on specific topics.
Clearinghouse Research Consultants will use their expert knowledge and strategic searching skills to set up an alert on various topics.
Alerts can be tailored by:
- All levels of information or peer reviewed only
- Frequency - daily, weekly or monthly
- Language
Suitable for:
- Administrators
- Coaches
- Medical practitioners
- Policy makers
- Researchers
- Scientists
Eligibility
Research Alerts are available to Clearinghouse members from:
- Australian Peak Sporting Organisations
- National Institute Network
- National Sporting Organisations
- State & Territory Agencies of Sport & Recreation
- State Sporting Organisations
- Australian Sporting Clubs
Research Alerts*
Be notified of new research/articles which have been added to the major sport research databases on specific topics.
*Please note: access to some Clearinghouse resources may be restricted for a number of reasons including adherence to commercial in confidence, copyright obligations, and/or licence agreement terms and conditions.
FURTHER INFORMATION
Clearinghouse partners
The Clearinghouse for Sport (Clearinghouse) represents a significant knowledge sharing programme of work by a number of leading Australian Sport Sector partners.
Clearinghouse partners collaborate by sharing expertise, information, and experiences. Additionally, they work towards promoting, developing, and facilitating access to a broad range of sport information and research resources.
Australian Government:
Australian Peak Bodies and Sports Organisations:
State Government (Sport and Recreation):
State Government (National Institute Network):
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
A 'clearinghouse' (or 'information clearinghouse') is a function of a leading agency (or network of leading agencies) associated with research and information evaluation. The clearinghouse function is supported by a portfolio of coordinated information related services and outreach activities which enable knowledge exchange and informed decision making by its users.
The Clearinghouse for Sport (Clearinghouse) collects and disseminates relevant information in a specific field of sport and makes that information available to people and groups working in that field, or makes the same information available to interested stakeholders working across other associated fields.
As a central access point for the Australian sport sector, the Clearinghouse serves the needs of users of a specific body of knowledge, and provides information in an audience appropriate manner to support the transfer and development of knowledge.
The Clearinghouse works to:
- Identify and acquire information of relevance to the Australian sport sector;
- Connect people in sport with complementary expertise;
- Inform sports practitioners (such as athletes, coaches, physical educators, scientists, researchers, administrators, volunteers, and sporting officials) about good and promising practice in sport;
- Provide Australian governments at all levels with comprehensive and policy relevant analysis of research relating to sport, and the value of sport to the Australian community; and,
- Provide the Australian community with high quality information on sport and physical activity.
The Clearinghouse is open to all who wish to register as members. Members can log in at any time by selecting Login from the top right hand side of the website.
Access to some Clearinghouse services and resources may be limited to certain member groups due to licensing arrangements with commercial publishers. Access to content may also be restricted in instances where content owners are required to comply with copyright, privacy, and/or commercial in-confidence obligations.
If you would like to learn more about what Clearinghouse services and resources you can access, please contact us.
Clearinghouse members have access to a range of online services and licensed information resources, including:
- Evidence base topics relevant to the sport sector
- Full text electronic journals and research databases
- Videos
- Sports publications archive
- Research profiles and library references services
- Secure collaboration networks
Become a Member today.
Join the Clearinghouse for Sport by completing the Become a Member Registration Form, acknowledging that you agree to all conditions and terms regarding access.
The Clearinghouse contains a number of ‘collaboration networks’ that bring together key stakeholders to facilitate the process of information collection, exchange, and analysis by supporting a collaborative environment. Networks are secure pages within the Clearinghouse where information can be viewed, added to and shared.
Members can follow the Clearinghouse for Sport LinkedIn page.
Items are posted into the Clearinghouse to provide information, background, clarity, and an evidence base for topics relevant to the sports sector. User contributions, feedback, research and literature searches will expand the data set.
Clearinghouse members and key experts will then review and evaluate this information to determine ‘best practice’ or ‘promising practice’, points of fact or contention, through a collaborative process otherwise known as 'assessment by network'.
A 'clearinghouse' (or 'information clearinghouse') is a function of a leading agency (or network of leading agencies) associated with research and information evaluation. The clearinghouse function is supported by a portfolio of coordinated information related services and outreach activities which enable knowledge exchange and informed decision making by its users.
The Clearinghouse for Sport (Clearinghouse) collects and disseminates relevant information in a specific field of sport and makes that information available to people and groups working in that field, or makes the same information available to interested stakeholders working across other associated fields.
As a central access point for the Australian sport sector, the Clearinghouse serves the needs of users of a specific body of knowledge, and provides information in an audience appropriate manner to support the transfer and development of knowledge.