Australian Esports Association

Promoting esports in Australia

Our Partners

An independent and non-profit community seeking the promotion and advancement of esports in Australia.

Advocacy

Acting in support for and promotion of the esports industry with a focus on player and community within political, economic and social institutions.

Governance

Promoting policies, systems and practices to enable a safe, fair and inclusive Australian esports ecosystem.

Promotion

Raising public awareness and increasing participation through outreach and public communication.

Representation

Acting and speaking on behalf of members, in the best interest of key stakeholders, both domestically and internationally.

The Code

Code of conduct to ensure integrity, safety and fair play in esports through adoption of industry best practice system.

Committee

Representative bodies bringing industry stakeholders together to collaboratively represent the interests and welfare of Australian esports.

Research

Investment in the study of the economics, sports science, health and well being, culture, growth and development of esports.

International Accreditation

Representing Australia’s interests in global conversations including at the International Esports Federation and the Global Esports Federation.

We understand esports

with a clear vision for

national recognition.

The Australian Esports Association (AESA) was incorporated and formally established as a non-profit association in April 2013. It is a national body that is actively involved in the development of policy, planning, infrastructure and initiatives for esports in Australia.

Currently the AESA board comprises of six persons under the current presidency of Darren Kwan. All members of the board work on a voluntary basis with core services contracted out.

The AESA is a member of the International Esports Federation (IeSF) as a national member representing Australia. Currently the IeSF comprises of over 88 nations and is signatory to the World Anti-Doping Agency and actively working towards SportAccord membership.

Additionally the AESA is signatory to International University Sports Federation’s (FISU) esports global collaboration memorandum laying the ground work for global university cooperation in esports.