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Mental Fitness Program

Connecting high performance athletes with youth to help improve their mental health and wellbeing

The AIS is proud to once again partner with the Black Dog Institute to deliver the Mental Fitness Program (MFP).

The program sees current and former elite athletes deliver powerful talks to high school aged people about how to keep mentally fit through sharing evidence-based research and stories of resilience.

Since the program launched, our athlete ambassadors have delivered presentations to more than 60,000 students across the country.

In 2025 each athlete will deliver eight presentations at a school and/or sporting club during terms two, three and four.

Schools: Interested in an AIS Mental Fitness Presentation in 2025?

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Expressions of interest are now open for athletes to apply to be ambassadors in 2026!

Key dates:

  • Expressions of Interest open - October 1, 2025
  • Expressions of Interest close - 5pm AEDT November 11, 2025
  • Athletes notified of EOI Outcome - November 19, 2025
  • Program Launch - January 2026

Athletes: Ambassadors Wanted - Apply now

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2025 Ambassadors

School testimonies

"I felt he hit the mark, was relatable and got the key messages across really well."

Balcombe Grammar School

"She clearly knew her stuff and the content was really impactful and important."

Mount Alexander College

"Sofia is a very inspirational young woman. She was highly engaging with the audience and the students could easily relate to her. The content she presented was both relevant and informative. We highly recommend AIS Mental Fitness Program."

Melton Christian College

"The content is very relevant and pitched at the right level. I have quite a number of students who struggle with mental health issues and so it was very relevant. It was also great that the message came across – you don’t need to fix your mates, you just need to know how to help them get support."

St Francis Xavier College Florey

"Aleisha was a fantastic presenter. The students were from different classes, so didn't know each other. This made them quite shy and Aleisha had to coax out responses from them. I liked also that it was all about connection. Aleisha said "You don't have to solve the problem; you just have to listen' and I think that is a really important message!"

Armadale Senior High School

Contact

For further information about this program or opportunities to be involved please contact kate.beveridge@ausport.gov.au

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