Olympic weightlifting and powerlifting are strength sports with passionate communities across Australia. Weightlifting (snatch and clean & jerk) is an Olympic sport with a long Australian tradition. Powerlifting (squat, bench press, deadlift) has grown significantly through the functional fitness and CrossFit communities. Both sports have strong para-athlete participation. Grant funding supports clubs, equipment, competitions, and youth development in Australia's strength sports community.
Australian strength sports landscape
Strength sports' benefits
Sport Australia
Community sport grants for Olympic disciplines.
Weightlifting Australia
National governing body; club and competition support.
Powerlifting Australia
National governing body; competition development.
State associations
State-level club grants.
Equipment
Club development
Para-powerlifting
Youth programs
Para-powerlifting priority
Para-powerlifting is an Paralympic sport with strong international Australian representation. Applications for para-powerlifting programs and equipment access Paralympic sport funding.
Healthy ageing case
Strength training has a strong healthy ageing evidence base. Applications for strength sport programs for older adults can access healthy ageing funders.
Equipment is the primary need
Quality barbell equipment is the primary investment for strength sport clubs. Applications for equipment purchase are the most common and compelling type for these sports.
Tahua's grants management platform supports strength sport funders and community sport organisations — with participant tracking, competition data, program reach measurement, and the reporting tools that help strength sport funders demonstrate their investment in Australia's strength sports communities.