Sport and recreation
The 2024 Paris Olympics start this week! Meet the Deakin students representing Australia
We can’t wait to see several Deakin elite-athlete students step up to represent Australia in the 2024 Olympic Games (26 July–11 August) and Paralympic Games (28 August–8 September) in Paris this year, beginning with the Olympic opening ceremony later this week.
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On-campus fitness centres in three locations offering a range of gym and sporting facilities. The team comprises qualified instructors, personal trainers and health coaches.
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Sport is a great way to make friends and stay active while at uni. View a range of social and competitive DUSA sport activities.
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There are lots of ways you can get out and explore what's happening on or near your campus. Here are just a few.
Elite Athlete Program
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We support elite, emerging and state-level athletes to balance the demands of high-level sport with their studies. If you think you may be eligible, get in touch!
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Financial assistance for eligible elite, emerging and state-level athletes as they balance the demands of high-level sport with their studies.
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Our committed supports women to achieve their sporting goals. Our partnerships include the Melbourne Boomers, the Geelong Cats AFLW and VFLW teams, and Netball Australia.
Interested in university sport?
You could be a Deakin Dragon and compete in a range of sport at local and national level, including UniSport Nationals and Nationals Championships.
Key sport partnerships
- Netball Victoria
- Geelong Cats
- Deakin Melbourne Boomers
- Cadel Evans Great Ocean Road Race
- Deakin University Elite Women’s Road Race
