Olympics Unleashed works to inspire children from remote Australian communities to get involved with sport ©AOC

The Australian Olympic Committee (AOC) is set to lead a tour of Far North Queensland to visit Aboriginal communities, Torres Strait Islander communities and schools throughout the region as part of its Olympics Unleashed programme.

The tour is due to run from November 16 to 19 and will see the delegation travel to Thursday Island, Horn Island, Yarrabah and Lockhart River.

Olympians from both Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander heritage will host the tour.

Tokyo 2020 silver medallist beach volleyballer Taliqua Clancy and two-time Olympian boxer Brad Hore will aim to inspire youth, help them to set goals and be resilient on the tour.

Clancy believes Olympics Unleashed creates a sense of realism to the Olympic dream for children in remote regions.

Taliqua Clancy will feature on the Australian Olympic Committee's Olympics Unleashed tour of Far North Queensland ©AOC
Taliqua Clancy will feature on the Australian Olympic Committee's Olympics Unleashed tour of Far North Queensland ©AOC

"We're working with the communities to build relationships and inspire young people using the power of sport," said Clancy.

"We want the children from all over Australia to connect with the Olympic dream and strive to produce the best versions of themselves.

"I'm extremely proud to be deeply involved in this tour and I'm really looking forward to sharing our stories with Aboriginal communities and Torres Strait Islander communities and helping to inspire the next generation of First Nations athletes."

The programme was launched in partnership with the Queensland Government, hoping to raise awareness of the opportunities available to children in the state.

"The power of the Olympic and Paralympic Games is to inspire a new generation," said Queensland Premier and Minister for the Olympics, Annastacia Palaszczuk.

"To have our own Games brings that goal closer to home, not only for the athletes but the friends and family who will be able to cheer them on.

"I know this visit will also serve to encourage remote communities to get vaccinated … just like our Olympians."

Organisers hope the Olympics Unleashed tour of Far North Queenlsand will inspire children to take up sport prior to Brisbane 2032 ©AOC
Organisers hope the Olympics Unleashed tour of Far North Queenlsand will inspire children to take up sport prior to Brisbane 2032 ©AOC

As Brisbane gears up to host the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games, AOC chief executive Matt Carroll thanked the organisers of the Olympics Unleashed programme for the impact it has on Queensland's youth.

"Olympics Unleashed began right here in Queensland, at the Queensland Academy of Sport and since then Olympic athletes have inspired over 120,000 students right across the state from Brisbane to some of the most remote communities," said Carroll.

"This program continues to help students in all communities to find their passion, that it is ok to fail and pick yourself up and encourage them to have a go at sport.

"As we head towards the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games, we want children everywhere to dream big, set goals and live healthy lives."