About ASADA: Our role

Australia is internationally recognised as being at the forefront of the fight against doping.

ASADA, as Australia’s only National Anti-Doping Organisation under the World Anti-Doping Code, is the focal point for Australia’s efforts against doping in sport.

Sport is a powerful cultural force in Australia.

It is ASADA’s role to preserve and protect sport’s value – not only for athletes, support persons and sporting organisations – but for all Australians.

Pure Performance is a concept that encapsulates the health and fitness aspect of sport, the talent and dedication of athletes and ethical competition. ASADA aims to ensure that the pure spirit of sport remains in play.

Mission

To protect Australia's sporting integrity through the elimination of doping.

What is doping?

Doping is the use of a substance or method, potentially dangerous to athletes' health and/or capable of enhancing their performances. Doping is widely recognised as the biggest threat to the value of sport in the 21st century.

ASADA fights to protect the value of sport via its anti-doping programs.

Vision

To be Australia's driving force for pure performance in sport.

Values

ASADA's values are:

  • Integrity
  • Respect
  • Courage
  • Accountability.

Frequently asked questions (FAQs)

ASADA has compiled a list of FAQs regarding its role and other doping issues.

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This page last updated Tuesday, January 22, 2008

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