Whether it’s in group chats, comments, DMs or social media posts - online abuse, harassment or cyberbullying can seriously impact young people in sport 🏉🏊🏏🥅
In fact, nearly 1 in 5 children who participate in organised sport have experience cyberbullying from someone connected to their sport.
That’s why we’ve launched a new young people resource available through the eSafety sports Hub, designed specifically to support athletes, coaches, managers and sporting organisations.
This practical tool covers:
😊 expectations for positive online behaviour in sport
💻 different types of online harms and abuse
🤝 accountability and respect in digital spaces
✋ clear steps for getting help and reporting issues.
Whether you’re on the field or managing a team, this resource makes it easier to start important conversations with young people about online safety and wellbeing offline.
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Exciting News!
Applications for the 2027 SAHOF Scholarship & Mentoring Program are opening next week! Don’t miss your shot to be part of Australia’s sporting future.
Proudly supported by the @asc incorporating @theais_ @harveynormanau
#SAHOF | #SAHOFScholarship
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In the men's competition, Sydney Uni once again went undefeated to claim their third consecutive Australian Championship. Canberra achieved an all-time best by winning silver, while UTS edged out Saint Kilda for the bronze medal.
Although newcomers Gold Coast had a great tournamnet with some very close games, they were unlucky not to get more wins. In the battle for 5th place against UQ, they lost a 7m shootout to end the tournament in 6th. place
UNSW and Maiden Gully took the final two spots.
1st: Sydney Uni
2nd: Canberra
3rd: UTS
4th: Saint Kilda
5th: UQ
6th: Gold Coast
7th: UNSW
8th: Maiden Gully
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The final ranking for the 2026 Australian Club Championship.
UQ won their third consecutive title undefeated, UTS repeated their silver medal from last year, and Sydney Uni won bronze after missing out last year.
Canberra finished the tournament last following their placement match loss against newcomers UNSW.
1st: UQ
2nd: UTS
3rd: Sydney Uni
4th: UNSW
5th: Canberra
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The complete record of the Australian Handball Club Championship for the last four editions - Sydney Uni stands alone as the most successful club.
Since their loss to UQ in 2023, Sydney Uni has gone on a 16-game winning streak, claiming the last three titles.
In the last four years, there have been 76 matches and a total of 4,022 goals scored. Incredible!
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A big thanks to the referees and officials who made the 2026 Australian Handball Club Championship in Coffs Harbour such a success.
The Australian handball referees are a genuine success story for Handball Australia. The standard of refereeing is lifting every year, reflecting the dedication and professionalism you bring to every match.
Your commitment and hard work made sure the games were played at the highest possible standard and in the best spirit of competition.
We appreciate the time and effort you put into the tournament and handball all year round, to make sure events and games run well.
Tournament referees and officials:
Livia Marques (NSW)
Kate Denys (NZL)
Jillian James (NZL)
Gisela Montenegro (NSW)
Max Illing (QLD)
Carlos Del Valle - Head of Referees and Continental Delegate (SA)
Dr. Susan Wilson-Gahan - Competition Manager (QLD)
Jamie Rubinstein (NSW)
Isaac Kambouris (VIC)
Anne Mosetter (NSW)
Dr. Martin Danisik (WA)
Vahid Abdollahi (QLD)
👏👏👏
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📅 Handball coaches, mark your calendars for 10 June! As trusted figures in an athlete’s life, you significantly influence their values and behaviours.
Join the webinar, which will highlight the important role coaches play in promoting clean sport. Austria women’s head coach Monique Tijsterman will join the panel 🙌
Read more and register 👉 www.ihf.info/media-center/news/ita-and-ihf-unite-clean-sport-education-webinar-coaches
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Congratulations to the University of Queensland women for winning the 2026 Australian Handball Club Championship title in Coffs Harbour on Sunday! 🤾♀️🏆
Once again the team finished the tournament undefeated, taking out their third consecutive national title and bringing their total tally to 4 overall! 🥇🥇🥇🥇
An incredible achievement that highlights the excellence and consistency of the UQ women’s program. Huge congratulations to all the players, coaches, and staff on another well-deserved national title! 👏👏👏
A special mention to their brilliant coach, Mayuko Kanda. As the only woman to lead a team at this year’s championship, her leadership and tactical prowess has been the key to the team’s success in recent years.
A big congratulations too, to their standout goalkeeper Jemima Harbort, who was named Goalkeeper of the tournament and took home the Most Valuable Player (MVP) award as well for playing a big part in her team’s success.
We wish UQ women all the best in the future!
📷 Bronwyn Thompson | Handball Australia
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Big congratulations to Sydney Uni men for winning the 2026 Australian Handball Club Championship in Coffs Harbour on Sunday! 🤾♂️🏆
Just like the last two years, the team went undefeated through the tournament to win their third consecutive national championship.
With this title, Sydney Uni has qualified for the IHF World Club Championship for a record-breaking 14th time. We are proud to see them representing Australia on the global stage once again.
We wish the team the very best of luck as they prepare to head to Egypt later this year to compete against the best clubs in the world.
A special thank you to Sydney Uni also for their generous support in providing the official match balls for this year’s competition. Such gestures of support provide immense help to the organisation of the tournament - and we appreciate it!
Bring on Egypt!
📷 Bronwyn Thompson | Handball Australia
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Call for Junior Players (girls &boys) U21! 🤾♀️🤾🏻♂️
You are between 13 - 21 yo and keen to join this incredible team and represent NSW Handball at the upcoming Junior State Nationals? Express your interest now:
bit.ly/NSWJuniorTrials2026
Dates and Location still TBC.
DM us for any questions!
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