Oceania Group Visits Queensland for Sport Leadership Program
QSport was proud to support Griffith University in hosting members of the Oceania Olympic Committee (OOC) as a part of a sport leadership and sector engagement program delivered in Queensland earlier this month. The visit brought together university expertise, peak body leadership, and professional sporting organisations ahead of Brisbane 2032.
Delegates received a sector overview from the CEO of QSport, covering participation trends, the structure of Queensland’s sports system, and the role QSport plays in supporting State Sporting Organisations. The session also included a high-energy and immersive discussions about the Papua New Guinea sporting community, highlighting shared challenges and opportunities for leadership development across the Pacific.
Participants engaging with QSport’s sector overview during the leadership program.
As a part of the program, the group attended a presentation delivered by Adam Vanzanten from Queensland Rugby League, who spoke about community football and the players he supports across Queensland.
A short tour of Queensland Rugby League Headquarters followed – offered when staff realised the group were enthusiastic NRL fans. The visit allowed the group to view the QRL’s heritage spaces and meet CEO Ben Ikin for a brief leadership discussion. This was an informal addition to the day and not a standard part of the program.
The visit formed part of the Griffith Universities Sport Leadership Program, giving delegates a practical look at Queensland’s sport system and strengthening connections across the region.