2011
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Australian Institute of Sport Director Appointed
16 Dec 2011
Mr Matthew Favier announced as the new Director -
Australia scores development goals in India through sport
15 Dec 2011
Talented young sports players and coaches in India have joined with some of Australia’s top sporting teams to develop their skills. -
2011 Recovery Symposium — supporting our London-bound athletes
14 Dec 2011
AIS hosts national symposium bringing together Australia’s sports recovery experts. Video available. -
Netball a pathway to healthier Tongan mums
14 Dec 2011
The Australian Government is working with the Government of Tonga to encourage women of all ages to improve their health by getting involved in the sport of netball. -
A significant step forward — new national framework to align sport sector
13 Dec 2011
A Framework has recently been released to provide a nationally consistent approach for Australia’s sport and recreation system. -
ASC Media Awards recognise the sports media industry
13 Dec 2011
Winners of the 2011 Australian Sports Commission (ASC) Media Awards were announced at the presentation gala dinner at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Tuesday 29 November. -
Play by the Rules online training course now live
13 Dec 2011
Play by the Rules has launched a new free online training course. -
Prime Minister Julia Gillard sets Olympic and Paralympic sporting challenges to Australian primary school children
07 Dec 2011
Prime Minister Julia Gillard joined excited kids at Red Hill Primary School in Canberra to announce the Prime Minister’s Olympic and Paralympic Challenges.
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Special Olympics tennis player wins major award on eve of International Day of People with a Disability
06 Dec 2011
Kelly Wren recognised as an outstanding athlete with a disability. -
Minister for School Education presents AASC Super Site certificate
25 Nov 2011
Botany After School Care is recognised for delivering fun, safe and inclusive sports activities. -
The Future of Australian Sport
23 Nov 2011
The ASC has partnered with CSIRO to jointly conduct ‘The Future of Australian Sport’ – a project examining the multiple trends that may impact sport out to 2040 -
Noble Park primary-school get involved in the Active-After-School Communities Program
23 Nov 2011
ASC CEO visits Noble Park Primary School to meet children participating in the Active After-school Communities program. -
Athlete counselling support extended in lead-up to and beyond Olympics
23 Nov 2011
The Australian Government is ensuring that athletes are supported through their journey to and beyond the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games. -
ASC’s 2010–11 Annual Report now available
23 Nov 2011
The Australian Sports Commission’s Annual Report for the period covering 2010–11 is now available. -
National workshops tackle participation levels in sport
23 Nov 2011
Workshops were held with the sports sector earlier this month to discuss ways to get more Australians participating. -
Community coaches breathe new life into active after-school sport
23 Nov 2011
Toomelah Public School in regional NSW, is looking forward to exciting new sporting activities. -
Launch of the Australian Sports Outreach Program in the Caribbean
15 Nov 2011
The Australian Sports Outreach Program in the Caribbean will help young people learn life skills through a range of sports. -
Apply now for Round Two of Regional Development Australia Fund Grants
08 Nov 2011
Sporting associations across Australia looking to improve their facilities to benefit their members and communities can now apply for Round Two of RDAF funding. -
Applications open for 2012 National Officiating Scholarships
27 Oct 2011
Professional development opportunities for officials aspiring to the national level. -
Special Olympics Board member makes her mark in sports leadership
27 Oct 2011
Helping women to reach their leadership potential. -
Eumungerie Public School students band together
27 Oct 2011
Touch football team involves the whole school. -
Sport captains highlight the importance of leadership at 2011 Captains’ Forum
27 Oct 2011
Video footage of the recent Captains’ Forum is now available online. -
Working with children check exemptions
27 Oct 2011
New arrangements for exemptions to the Working with Children Checks -
Australian Captains' forum to meet in Redfern
27 Sep 2011
Australian sports captains and leaders to gather at forum. -
Landmark study into Australia’s sporting future
27 Sep 2011
Landmark new study to consider trends likely to impact Australian sport. -
Netball Australia helps Pacific communities get active
27 Sep 2011
Netball extending its reach across Pacific communities. -
Australian Sports Commission welcomes new CEO
27 Sep 2011
Simon Hollingsworth starts his first day as ASC CEO. -
New generation of surfers catch waves
26 Sep 2011
Australia launches a world-first national program to get more kids surfing. -
Aussie T-Ball program to boost baseball
26 Sep 2011
Australian Baseball Federation launches Aussie T-Ball program.
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Junior hockey breaks 10 year drought on NSW South Coast
23 Sep 2011
New junior hockey competition highlights success of Active After-School Communities program. -
Nominations are now open for the 2011 Media Awards
26 Aug 2011
Celebrating ten years of recognising excellence in sports journalism. -
Message from the CEO
26 Aug 2011
An exciting welcome to the new ASC CEO, and a fond farewell to outgoing AIS Director Peter Fricker. -
New research project: monitoring the contribution of the Australian Sports Outreach Program to community development in the Pacific
26 Aug 2011
Evaluating the effectiveness of sport in achieving development outcomes in the Pacific.
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Research reveals more inactive children get physically active after school
26 Aug 2011
Evaluating the impact of the Active After-school Communities program. -
International Women’s Cricketer of the Year joins AASC team
26 Aug 2011
Shelley Nitschke will inspire more children to get involved in sport.
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New Chief Executive for the Australian Sports Commission
08 Aug 2011
ASC Chair announces new ASC CEO Simon Hollingsworth -
Engaging Indian youth through inclusive sport
27 Jul 2011
New partnership: creating sports opportunities for Indian youth. -
ASC supports inclusive Fair go, Sport! program
27 Jul 2011
Promoting safe and inclusive sport for all participants. -
Coach modifies traditional sports to engage inactive kids
27 Jul 2011
Children get active through new Ripaball game. -
Kids participate in after-school sport via satellite
27 Jul 2011
Students at Hay School of the Air take up a range of gymnastic sports. -
159 new sites leap into national initiative to get kids active
21 Jul 2011
159 sites to join Australian Government’s Active After-school Communities program. -
Polocrosse team finish third in World Cup
20 Jul 2011
The Australian Polocrosse team have finished third in the World Cup. -
Program puts disability sport front and centre
28 Jun 2011
Children participate in wheelchair basketball through AASC program. -
Females more likely to exercise or play sport
28 Jun 2011
Survey reveals Australian women participate in physical activity more often than men. -
Sport Leadership Scholarship pays dividends for Diana
28 Jun 2011
Sport Leadership Grants and Scholarships for Women supporting 16,000 women and counting.






