What the research tells us

  • It was a culture of silence. You didn’t question the system because your selection, your funding, your career depended on staying quiet.

    Anonymous athlete submission

  • 69% of athletes are unaware of their rights and believe their best interest are overlooked.

    World Players Association, 2021

  • We were never taught our rights. We were taught to obey.

    Athlete testimony, World Players Association

  • Less than 1 in 5 athletes disclosed their situation, with most fearing inaction or career repercussions.

    Bragagnolo and Lezama, 2025

  • I wasn’t even sure what was wrong. I just knew it felt wrong. And no one could tell me where to go.

    Anonymous athlete submission

  • 46% of Australian elite athletes over the age of 18 are earning incomes from all sources of less than $23,000 per annum.

    Australian Sports Foundation 2023

  • Over 25% of Australian athletes experienced anxiety or depression in 2022

    AIS Mental Health Audit 2022

What we offer

  • Confidential 1-on-1 advice for elite and high-performance athletes and sport personnel.

    Get clear, practical guidance on agreements, selections, disputes, integrity issues, or anything that’s raising questions.

  • Straight-talking sessions for athletes, staff, coaches, boards, and integrity teams.

    Popular topics include:

    • Athlete Rights & Responsibilities

    • Selection 101

    • Complaints & Power Dynamics

    • Integrity & Safe Sport Basics

    • Athlete Inductions

    Ability to co-design and co-deliver.

  • Independent reviews that cut through noise and deliver insight.

    We assess what happened, why it happened, and what needs to change. Whether it’s after a critical incident, major campaign, or high-performance program cycle.

    Clear findings, practical recommendations, and a focus on integrity, safety, and improvement.

  • A sharp, independent audit of your organisation’s current systems, culture, and risk exposure.

    We review policies, practices, and lived experiences to identify gaps, strengths, and blind spots, across integrity, governance, safety, and culture.

    Delivered with clear recommendations to strengthen trust, reduce risk, and align with best practice.

  • Tailored solutions for complex or unique challenges in high-performance sport.

    Whether it’s developing a new policy, designing an athlete support program, managing a sensitive issue, or advising on structural reform. We build what you need, from the ground up.

    Strategic. Confidential. Built to fit.

  • A trusted, confidential reporting channel for athletes and staff. Built for early risk detection and HP cultural insight.

    Includes setup of reporting process, regular triage and trend analysis, and risk snapshot debriefs to prevent issues from escalating.


    Ideal for sporting organisations and government partners seeking proactive integrity oversight.

Unlocking Excellence