UniSport Australia – Partners in managing the Australian Masters Games https://www.unisport.com.au
CAS has been privileged to work in partnership with UniSport Australia to deliver the Australian Masters Games since 2011. UniSport Australia has developed a dedicated, highly effective and professional Events Management team headed by UniSport Australia COO, Tony Jermyn.
In 2011, Australian University Sport (now known as UniSport Australia) were awarded the management rights of the Games after a competitive tender process. UniSport Australia continue to manage the event as the event aligns with company values and philosophy of providing inclusive sporting participation opportunities for all. The events have since been held in Adelaide, Geelong, in the Cradle Coast Region of northwest Tasmania and back to Adelaide in 2019.
UniSport Australia (UniSport), based in Brisbane, is a company limited by guarantee and is governed by a Board of nine. It has a staff of 27 to manage and deliver its business objectives. UniSport business areas include Events, High Performance & International Programs, Marketing & Sponsorship, Education & Training as well as Finance & Administration. Its key market is to provide sporting pathways and opportunities for university students however in 2010 was offered an opportunity to manage the AMG due to the event management expertise and capabilities of the organisation. Managing the AMG provides UniSport with the opportunity to provide career advancement for its staff and provides an additional income stream for the organisation.
The UniSport Australia website can be accessed at www.unisport.com.au