General news
-
Commission pays tribute to John Cheffers
07 Nov 2012
Australian Sports Commission CEO Simon Hollingsworth pays tribute to former AIS Director Dr John Cheffers -
Jen Adams becomes first Australian to enter US Lacrosse National Hall of Fame
06 Nov 2012
Adams was honoured for her outstanding contribution to lacrosse as both a player and coach. -
ASC’s 2011–12 Annual Report now available online
01 Nov 2012
The ASC Annual Report is now available online or in hard copy. -
Vanuatu reaps the benefits of International Sport for Development programs
04 Oct 2012
Using sport as a vehicle for international development outcomes. -
Grant scheme provides opportunities for Indigenous athletes to play sport
04 Oct 2012
Assistance for Indigenous athletes to play sport travels well.
-
How watching the Olympics and Paralympics can break down stereotypes
04 Oct 2012
The power of the Paralympic Games, to make us reflect on stereotypes or prejudices. -
Staging the Australian University Games in Adelaide
04 Oct 2012
The Australian University Games is the nation's largest annual multisport event. -
Sport for all: the issue of racism in sport
04 Oct 2012
Play by the Rules helping to make sport fun, safe and inclusive. -
All Cultures vidcast on multicultural interest in badminton
04 Oct 2012
All Cultures initiative receives social media boost. -
Message from Director, Australian Institute of Sport Matthew Favier
04 Oct 2012
Planning and preparation is underway for the Rio 2016 Olympics and Paralympics. -
Swimming Review Panel Announcement
25 Sep 2012
Independent Swimming Review Panel chaired by the Hon Warwick Smith AM announced today. -
Sports Media Awards
19 Sep 2012
Nominations for the 2012 Australian Sports Commission Media Awards closed at midnight 24 September. -
ASC appoints Warwick Smith AM to head swimming review
14 Sep 2012
The Hon Warwick Smith AM will be appointed as the independent chair of the Swimming Review Panel. -
Australian Sports Commission Media Awards Open
16 Aug 2012
Nominations are now open for the 2012 Australian Sports Commission (ASC) Media Awards -
Australian Institute of Sport to support returning athletes
14 Aug 2012
The AIS will run workshops for athletes contemplating retirement or needing support post London Games. -
AFL partners with AASC program to launch ALF 9s
24 Jul 2012
A new partnership between the Australian Football League (AFL) and the Australian Government was launched by the Minister for Sport, the Hon Kate Lundy on 4 July. -
ASC CEO message from Simon Hollingsworth
24 Jul 2012
Message from CEO Simon Hollingsworth on the eve of the London 2012 Games. -
Healthy Islands initiative goes from strength to strength
24 Jul 2012
Canberra hosts recent Healthy Islands through Sport forum. -
Olympian inspires kids with Prime Minister’s Olympic Challenge
24 Jul 2012
Children participating in the Prime Minister’s Olympic and Paralympic Challenges receive inspiration from members of the Australian Olympic Team. -
NAIDOC Week celebrates a range of participants
24 Jul 2012
The Australian Sports Commission celebrated NAIDOC Week 2012. -
ASOP Vanuatu program receives IOC award
24 Jul 2012
Australian Sport Outreach Program (ASOP) in Vanuatu has received recognition from the International Olympic Committee (IOC). -
Sports Without Borders Conference highlights the challenge of ‘sport for all’
24 Jul 2012
Sports Without Borders is a not-for-profit organisation that provides support to young people of migrant and refugee backgrounds. -
Community coaches recognised with AASC State Award
24 Jul 2012
South Australia's Nathan Messmer and New South Wales' Angie Macken recognised for their committment to sport. -
Local Sporting Organisation delivers All Cultures Sport Program
20 Jul 2012
The Southern Tasmania Badminton Association continues to engage a diverse range of participants in its community outreach program. -
ASC CEO message from Simon Hollingsworth
26 Jun 2012
With less than 40 days to go until the London Olympic Games, the Australian Team is taking shape.
-
Prime Minister’s Challenges successfully kicked off
26 Jun 2012
Minister celebrates the start of the PM’s Challenge at Quakers Hill Public School. -
Hockey program scores a hit with remote Indigenous communities
26 Jun 2012
Successful hockey program in the Torres Strait. -
Ensuring sport is fun and safe for all
26 Jun 2012
Play by the Rules — promoting safe and inclusive sport for all. -
Sports venues surge ahead in regional New South Wales
26 Jun 2012
Sports venues receive funding from Regional Development Australia Fund. -
ACT Participation Workshop held at the Australian Sports Commission
26 Jun 2012
ASC collaborates with Sport and Recreation ACT to host workshop in Canberra. -
The Prime Minister’s Olympic and Paralympic Challenges have begun!
29 May 2012
Official launch of the Prime Minister’s Olympic and Paralympic Challenges. -
Minister for Sport visits innovative sports program in India
29 May 2012
Australian Sports Outreach Program activities being delivered in Delhi, India. -
Play by the Rules — promoting safe, fair and inclusive sport
29 May 2012
Play by the Rules has recently been given fresh life with a national promotion campaign and increased online resources. -
May Budget delivers good news for the Active After-school Communities program
29 May 2012
The Australian Government has provided more than $300 million in ongoing funding support for sport in the 2012-13 Budget. -
Green and Gold funding deemed ‘family friendly’
29 May 2012
Australian rowers benefit from Australian Government's Green and Gold support. -
Officiating Scholarship continues to support national talent
29 May 2012
The National Officiating Scholarship (NOS) program grows from strength to strength.
-
ASC CEO message from Simon Hollingsworth
29 May 2012
Australian Government's continued commitment to sport - providing more than $300 million in ongoing funding in the 2012-13 Budget. -
Message from ASC CEO Simon Hollingsworth
26 Apr 2012
The Australian Institute of Sport is a hive of activity in the lead up to the London Games. -
Share in the excitement of the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games - register today!
26 Apr 2012
Minister for Sport launches the Prime Minister’s Olympic and Paralympic Challenges. -
Better long-term funding results the focus of new Sport Performance Review process
26 Apr 2012
New details available on the Annual Sport Performance Review. -
Registrations open for 2012 Sports Without Borders Conference
26 Apr 2012
Register now for 2012 Sports Without Borders National Conference on 15 June in Melbourne.
-
Sports leaders talk megatrends in high performance sport
26 Apr 2012
Mapping megatrends in high performance sport.
-
New competitions recognised in Local Sporting Champions grants program
26 Apr 2012
Local Sporting Champions grants boost opportunities for young people to compete at state and international levels.
-
AFL ‘get into footy’ day gets children active
26 Apr 2012
Children play football in a fun and safe setting. -
Scholarship helps volunteer become general manager
26 Apr 2012
Assisting women to reach their leadership potential. -
Vale Murray Rose
16 Apr 2012
Australian Sports Commission Chairman, the Hon Warwick Smith AM pays tribute to Murray Rose. -
Message from ASC CEO Simon Hollingsworth
21 Mar 2012
The ASC is delivering some exciting initiatives to improve participation in sport. -
Australia to host inaugural 2013 Special Olympics Asia Pacific Games
21 Mar 2012
Special Olympics Australia has won the right to host the inaugural Special Olympics Asia Pacific Regional Games. -
Women’s rugby gains advantage through funding support
21 Mar 2012
Australian Rugby Union on track to launch women's sevens campaign. -
Join webinar discussion about the impact of sport in our multicultural society
21 Mar 2012
Three-part webinar series to discuss what an increasingly multicultural society means for the sports sector.
