ATHLETICS AUSTRALIAAthletics Australia is the national governing body for the sport of athletics in Australia and is the only organisation recognised as such by World Athletics, the Australian Olympic Committee, Paralympics Australia, Commonwealth Games Australia and the Australian Sports Commission. Together with our State and Territory-based Member Associations, we are charged with ensuring the encouragement, pathway and promotion of athletics in Australia and acting in the best interests of the sport of athletics across the full spectrum of ages and levels – from children through to masters athletes and from participation through to high performance. Athletics Australia is also charged with ensuring adequate representation of Australia in athletics at the Olympic Games, the Commonwealth Games, the Paralympic Games and other international meetings. Based at Athletics House in the Melbourne suburb of Albert Park, Athletics Australia is a not-for-profit organisation. Athletics Australia Vision"Inspiring, Empowering and Supporting the Athlete Inside Everyone." Purpose of Athletics AustraliaTo lead a coordinated effort across all athletic stakeholders to achieve the vision in a sustainable manner. Our ValuesThe Athletics Australia values not only shape the identity of our organisation but also serve as a set of guiding principles and fundamental beliefs for our Board of Directors, Staff and Members to adopt and work by. Be Bold To Be Better Collectively Deliver Success Know And Do What's Right Celebrate Our People |