It works closely with other industry education and training agencies such as the Sport and Recreation Training Authority to reduce duplication and help ensure the needs of coaches, officials and administrators are met. The development of 'on-line' and distance learning will be a key strategy to provide support and services to coaches, officials and administrators. On-line delivery will enable updating, accreditation and professional development opportunities to reach a wide audience. The Sport Education section has recognition programs for coaches and officials working at all levels of sport. The annual Australian Coach and Official Awards recognise coaching and officiating excellence at the elite level.
Official campaign recognises coaches and officials at the grassroots and intermediate levels.
These programs have long been the core elements of the Australian Sports Commission's participation activities and have been central to government policies. The work of this section is enhanced significantly through partnerships with other national peak agencies to help sport to become part of the broader government objectives and to benefit from external input and resources. Addressing the issue of ethics of sport is critical to the maintaining and enhancing community sport. The section manages work-based teams and works with other national agencies to help address key ethical issues in sport. The Australian Sports Commission has identified a number of ethical issues including discrimination and harassment in sport.