Research

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The continued work to improve opportunities for people with disability  to participate in sport at all levels has been identified as a focus area for the future development of sport in Australia. The Australian Sports Commission, is working towards this and has undertaken research to support this work.

Use the tabs above to access information about research projects coordinated by the Australian Sports Commission, as well as reports on a range of issues relating to sport and the disability sector.

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Australia is one of only two nations to have competed in every modern Summer Olympic Games.

Quick numbers

113 thousand people have so far completed the ASC online coaching course.
10 current or former AIS athletes won medals at the London 2012 Paralympic Games.
56 current or former AIS athletes won medals at the London 2012 Olympic Games.
35 thousand kilometres were swum by Petria Thomas while at the AIS.
21 thousand people have so far completed the ASC online officiating course.
0.5 million people visit the AIS each year.