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National survey measures full financial burden of community sport in Australia

The cost of playing community sports in Australia is far higher than previously understood, with a new national study led by Federation University finding families spend an average of $4,567 per child each year to keep their children…

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A national study conducted by researchers at Federation University has quantified the financial burden of community sport in Australia, finding that families spend an average of $4,567 per child each year to keep them participating. The results indicate that the cost of playing community sports is considerably higher than previously understood.

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