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Should Your Child Try Team Sport? What 189 Studies Say About Mental Health
May 10, 2026 · 6 min read
When a child wants to quit a sport, parents often face the same question: try another solo activity, or switch to a team? A major 2026 Australian-led review of 189 studies offers one of the clearest answers yet. The evidence found organised sport supports children’s mental health overall, but team...
From Team Sports to Pickleball: How Our Relationship with Sport Changes Over a Lifetime
December 7, 2025 · 4 min read
Sport in Australia is constantly evolving, and the way we stay active looks different at every stage of life. From childhood swimming lessons to the rise of casual fitness and social sports, new data from the latest AusPlay “Lifelong Involvement in Sport” report highlights how our habits, motivations and barriers...