Media releases

Federation University Australia has been confirmed as an Elite Athlete Friendly University following the signing of an agreement with the Australian Sports Commission.

As part of the agreement, the University will develop and implement support systems for elite athlete enrolment, courses and assessment. 

“Through this exciting agreement, the University will collaborate with the Australian Sports Commission to support Australia’s elite athletes to achieve academic excellence,” Karen Buffier, Personal Excellence Project Officer at the Australian Sports Commission, said.

“The University is keen to integrate both academic and sporting aspirations for our students.

“The various sporting codes throughout the nation will define which students qualify as an Elite Athlete,” Ms Buffier said.

“We look forward to developing this promising initiative with the Australian Sports Commission.” 

The official announcement of FedUni’s confirmation as an Elite Athlete Friendly University was made at North Melbourne Football Club.

Several leading North Melbourne players have praised FedUni’s involvement and assistance.  

Jack Ziebell:

“Having the support of the FedUni program has meant I have been more easily able to combine my studies and the demands of training and competing. The advice and guidance within the FedUni system has been second to none.”

Todd Goldstein:

“FedUni has a great understanding of the requirements of a professional AFL player. They have been very supportive when it comes to the flexibility we require to balance our studies and footy successfully.”

Sam Wright:

“FedUni has provided me with the flexibility and support to allow me to continue with my studies whilst achieving my sporting goals.”

Picture caption: Damian Larkin, University’s Business Development Consultant, with North Melbourne player Jack Ziebell