Doping is the use of a banned drug to improve an athlete’s performance, or any other behaviour that could prevent anti-doping efforts.

As Australia's anti-doping organisation we are responsible for:

  • applying the World Anti-Doping Code in Australia
  • protecting the health of Australian athletes and the integrity of sport
  • running programs consistent with international requirements and Australian legislation.

Doping has serious and lasting consequences, it can harm your health, ruin your reputation, and impact your future both in sport and beyond. 

It's important to remember anyone signed up to a sports organisation that abides by the National Anti-Doping Rules can be sanctioned for doping. 

Anti-doping quick links

Athlete testing

An athlete can be selected for testing anywhere, any time. 

Testing pools

Athletes are categorised into different groups, called pools, for anti-doping testing.

What happens to my test?

Although we conduct the athlete tests, we do not analyse the samples.

Providing Whereabouts

Athletes are required to tell us where they are, known as Whereabouts.

Substance education

Learn about drugs, medications, substances and methods banned in sport.

Declared sporting event or competition

The list of declared events for a sport's Anti-Doping Policy.

Retired and reinstated athletes

If you are retiring or being reinstated, you need to tell us.

Supplements in sport

No supplement is 100% safe for an athlete to use. Learn how to reduce your risks.

Athlete rights and responsibilities

As an athlete, you have various rights and responsibilities.