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Every champion deserves a fighting chance.
The Aussie Athlete Fund was founded to create a sustainable athlete economy so our next generation and those who follow, can wear the green and gold and can retire not in debt, but with the education, connections and skills required to flourish outside of sport.
Learn moreHow to Get Involved
Whether you're an athlete chasing your Green & Gold dream or someone who wants to help make it possible — there's a place for you in this movement.
I'm an Athlete
Join the $1 Million Challenge — receive fundraising education, mentoring from Nat Cook OAM OLY and industry experts, networking opportunities and the chance to raise funds and receive financial support to fuel your sporting dreams.
Apply as an AthleteI'm a Business or Individual
Partner with Australian athletes through the $1 Million Challenge. Provide direct financial support, engage your team and community, and become a genuine part of their Green & Gold dream.
Sponsor an AthleteHost a BBQ
Join the Great Aussie Athlete BBQ — a nationwide summer movement bringing Australians together to raise vital funds for our athletes. Simple to host. Proudly Australian. Big impact.
Host a BBQBuy a Jersey
One jersey. Every sport. Every code. Wear the Green & Gold and make a direct financial difference to Australian athletes — every Aussie Athlete Supporters Jersey sold contributes toward the cost of official Australian uniforms.
Shop NowAlmost half of elite athletes over the age of 18 are earning incomes from all sources of less than $23,000 per annum.
Make a Donation
One-off or Monthly
Australia's athletes dedicate their lives to representing us on the world stage — but for many, the financial reality of elite sport makes that dream nearly impossible to sustain. Your donation directly funds the essentials that keep athletes in the game: equipment, coaching, physiotherapy, nutrition, travel to training camps and international competitions — especially in the lead-up to our home Games. Donations of $2 or more are 100% tax-deductible and go directly to an athlete's Australian Sports Foundation fundraising page.
Make a DonationWhat the $1 Million Challenge Provides
Our flagship program, the $1 Million Challenge, pairs Australian athletes with purpose-driven businesses each year to raise funds, build skills and create lasting partnerships — bringing our four pillars of education, funding, connection and pathways beyond sport to life.
Direct Funding
Through partnerships, fundraising and opportunities within our network, athletes can access direct financial support to fuel their sporting career.
Fundraising Education
To build long-term financial capability and independence.
Mentoring and connection
To build supportive communities, business relationships and leaders.
Pathways beyond sport
Ensuring athletes don't retire in debt — with clear education and career pathways ahead of them.
Behind the Green & Gold | Stefie Fejes
What does it really take to wear the Green & Gold? Behind the Green & Gold is a video series sharing the real stories, challenges and journeys that shape Australia's athletes — in their own words, on their own terms.
Meet Stefie Fejes, a beach volleyball athlete whose dream of standing on top of the podium in the Green & Gold is as fierce as her love for the game — but behind every Green & Gold dream are the realities of travel, training and the financial commitment required to compete at the highest level. That's why the Aussie Athlete Fund exists.
News and Podcasts
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EVENT2026 Aussie Legends Pickleball Classic
The second event in our Signature Sport Series - The 2026 Aussie Legends Pickleball Classic! Book your team of four now and enjoy some pickleball all while supporting our Aussie athletes.
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PODCASTPrice You Pay Podcast | Season 4 Episode 5
At 14, Bella Crosbie trains like an elite athlete and goes home to Year 9 homework. In this episode, Bella and her mum Carissa open up about the real cost of keeping an Olympic dream alive — from AIS camps and national championships to the side hustles that make it possible — and how a shy girl from the pool found her voice through team sport.
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PODCASTPrice You Pay Podcast | Season 4 Episode 4
One pectoral muscle. Six knee surgeries. A career that refuses to quit. Clay Mason Stephens and his mum Louise open up about injury, the financial reality of elite gymnastics, and why he gave up a Commonwealth Games finals spot so a teammate could medal.
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