Casey Club Accreditation Program
Local sports clubs are at the heart of our communities, bringing people together and creating opportunities for people of all ages, backgrounds and abilities to participate.
The Casey Club Accreditation Program has been developed to support clubs of all sizes, and helps clubs strengthen their operations, leadership and inclusion, while recognising the great work they already do. The program is designed to support clubs on their journey and encourage continuous improvement over time.
The program focuses on three key areas:
- Good Governance – helping clubs be well-run, organised, and accountable.
- Financial Sustainability – helping clubs manage their finances and plan for the future.
- Inclusion and Community Engagement – helping clubs create welcoming environments and connect with their community. Clubs can choose the inclusion streams that best suit their members and goals.
Program overview
The Club Accreditation Program Overview is now available.
Community Engagement and Inclusion Streams
We recognise that every club is different and supports different groups in the community. Clubs can choose the inclusion streams that are most relevant to their members and community.
View the Inclusion and Community Engagement Document.
Women and Girls in Leadership
Women and Girls in Leadership is assessed through a points-based system. Clubs earn points based on women and girls holding leadership roles within the club, with point targets increasing across Bronze, Silver, and Gold accreditation levels.
View the Women and Girls in Leadership Document
How to complete the program
To complete the accreditation program, please refer to the Step-by-Step Guide. The guide explains the accreditation process and provides instructions on what clubs need to do at each stage.
It includes information on:
- How to apply for accreditation
- What documents and evidence are required
- How to submit your application
- The assessment process
- Achieving and maintaining accreditation.
Accreditation requirements
Each accreditation level helps clubs improve over time:
- Bronze: Covers the basic requirements needed to run a club.
- Silver: Focuses on putting club policies and procedures into practice.
- Gold: Recognises clubs that demonstrate best practice across all areas of club operations.
For the full requirements for each level, please refer to the accreditation documents below. We recommend reviewing these alongside the Step-by-Step Guide before starting your application.