14 million Australians use community sport facilities, but 66% of community sport clubs are struggling to make ends meet, with climate impacts creating additional financial burden.

Founder of Cricket for Climate, and, Australian Test Cricket Captain, Pat Cummins, backed by athletes, have petitioned the government for $100 million over five years with the launch of the new Sport Forever campaign

The campaign is aimed at supporting at least 1000 community sports clubs with rising costs and climate change.

Image: Source – Pexel – Juan Salamanca

Produced By: Sam Georgiou

Featured In Story: CEO of Cricket for Climate – Joanne Bowen

First aired on The Wire, Thursday 28 August 2025