News
23 July 2026- AIS
- Para Uplift
AIS teams combine expertise to support emerging Para sprinter
At just 14 years old, T62 sprinter Alex Mijailovic is already making his mark on the track, with a national record in the 400m and a string of impressive performances under his belt.
16 July 2026- AIS
- Para Uplift
Inside Alina McMaster's unlikely Para coaching journey
When Snow Australia approached Alina McMaster about guiding a legendary Summer Paralympian to the Winter Paralympics, she had no idea what she was about to sign up for.
14 July 2026- AIS
AIS backs coaching excellence through 2026 High Performance Coach Development Grants
Twenty-two coaches from 14 sports will share in $130,000 through the Australian Institute of Sport's (AIS) 2026 High Performance Coach Development Initiatives Grants, with AusTriathlon's Dan Atkins awarded the inaugural Paul Perkins Scholarship.
10 July 2026- AIS
Athletes celebrating culture through Share a Yarn
From athletes preparing for their Commonwealth Games debut to netballers taking on the NAIDOC Week Spirit Series with the Black Swans, AIS Share a Yarn ambassadors are showcasing the power of cultural connection and sport.
09 July 2026- ASC
- Play Well
Play Well First Nations Advisory Group appointed
The Play Well First Nations Advisory Group has been finalised, bringing together a diverse group of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander leaders, athletes, practitioners and community advocates.
01 July 2026- ASC
- Play Well
Kids team up with Commonwealth Games athletes to Play Well
Students experienced the excitement of the Commonwealth Games firsthand with a visit from Australian gymnasts Georgia Godwin and Jesse Moore.
30 June 2026- ASC
- Play Well
Help shape the future of disability sport in Australia
Across Australia, many organisations are doing valuable work to support people with disability to participate in sport. However, significant barriers to participation still exist.
29 June 2026- AIS
- Win Well
AIS research reveals why coach wellbeing is a high performance advantage
Coach wellbeing is emerging as a key factor in achieving high performance (HP) success, with new Australian Institute of Sport (AIS) research revealing its impact on performance, culture and the ability to attract and retain diverse coaching talent.
26 June 2026- AIS
Backing innovation in Australian sport: AIS and Built partner to support The Park
The Australian Institute of Sport (AIS) has partnered with Australian-owned construction group Built to support The Park – the Australian Sports Commission’s innovation hub designed to connect cutting-edge technology with the real-world needs of Australian sport.
25 June 2026- AIS
'A toolkit every coach needs': AIS mentorship program shaping the next generation of coaches
After benefitting from regular check-ins with mentor Shayne Bannan, Paddle Australia's Senior Women's Coach Laurence Fletcher didn't need convincing to rejoin the Australian Institute of Sport’s (AIS) High Performance Coach Mentorship Program for a second year.