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How to Join a Social Basketball Team in Australia (Even if You’re a Beginner)

28 Jun 2026 · 7 min read

Thinking about playing basketball again but don’t have a team or much experience? You’re not alone. Basketball is now Australia’s second-biggest team sport, and thousands of adults are joining social competitions every year. This guide explains exactly how to get started, from finding beginner-friendly associations and come-and-try sessions to understanding...

Is It Too Late to Start Sport at 12 or 15 in Australia?

03 Oct 2026 · 7 min read

Teenagers can start a new sport, even when classmates have played for years. Australian research shows that organised sport participation falls through adolescence, but the numbers do not mean every teenager stops being active. This article looks at why joining can feel harder at 12 or 15, shares real Australian...

Walking Pace and Daily Steps: What a 2026 Study Found

03 Oct 2026 · 4 min read

A 2026 study linked more daily steps with lower death rates. For people taking fewer steps, a quicker pace during their most active minutes was also linked with lower rates. The study cannot show that walking faster makes people live longer, and earlier research is mixed on pace. Here is...