America’s Cup-winning engineer Ian Burns wants the AIS to be the world leader in technology and innovation after returning home for a leading role in Australian sport.
AIS funding is helping Australia’s women’s softball team become semi-professional and base a squad in the US as part of their Olympic comeback at the Tokyo 2020 Games.
The AIS has enhanced its commitment to mental health in sport with an Athlete Wellbeing and Engagement team, to be led by new AIS Deputy Director Matti Clements.