Settlement Guide: Australian sporting codes explained

Footy is one of the most poplar organised sport among teenagers in Australia.

Footy is one of the most poplar organised sport among teenagers in Australia. Source: Getty Images/Cameron Spencer

Australia is a sporting nation, and one of the most exciting ways to integrate into Australian society is through community sports clubs which provide enormous health and social benefits for everyone involved. Here is what you need to know about the four most popular sports in Australia. 


If playing a sport is not your game, you can still join a community sporting club as a volunteer to help run the club and benefit from the sense of belonging, new friendships and a greater sense of purpose.  



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