Wellbeing Learning and Development Framework

The Learning and Development Framework is the structure that houses all of the wellbeing programs and opportunities that are available to categorised athletes covering mental health, community engagement, career and education and professional development.

The Learning and Development Framework is built around three key pillars which represent the different aspects of wellbeing that an athlete should ideally experience to help them succeed in a high performance setting. These experiences can be personalised to suit an athlete's  preferred learning journey.

• LEARN: To experience a sense of learning, advancement, achievement, personal growth and purpose in life
• THRIVE: To experience hope, energy, resilience, self- awareness and self-acceptance, autonomy and environmental mastery
• CONTRIBUTE: To experience the satisfaction of helping others and the active involvement of positive relationships

Wellbeing Channels

Choose your journey

With so many options available under each of the pillars, learning journeys can be tailored specifically to suit the needs of each athlete. Alternatively, you can choose to follow one of the seven journeys recommended for common situations:

1. Commencing in the high-performance environment
2. Receiving and Managing dAIS funding
3. Social Media and the elite athlete
4. Relocating
5. Dual career development
6. (Extended) non-participation, due to deselection, injury or other…
7. Retirement

To start building your learning journey, athletes can contact their AW&E Provider or the AIS ProfessionalDevelopment@ausport.gov.au