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11 Mar 2026- AIS
- Win Well
AIS Women in Sport Congress sparks action for athlete health and performance
The third AIS Women in Sport Congress (WISC) has wrapped up in Brisbane, with delegates riding a wave of energy amid a call to arms to turn research into action in pursuit of world-leading female health and performance outcomes.
06 Mar 2026- AIS
Australia’s premier women in sport event set to take flight in Brisbane this Sunday
Astronaut and 2026 Australian of the Year Katherine Bennell-Pegg will headline the 2026 Women in Sport Congress (WISC) in Brisbane, igniting powerful conversations ahead of the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
05 Mar 2026- AIS
- ASC
- Win Well
Cate Campbell joins AIS program supporting retired female athletes
Even after carefully planning her retirement from swimming, eight-time Olympic medallist Cate Campbell says stepping away from elite sport has been challenging, highlighting the importance of programs like the Australian Institute of Sport’s (AIS) Accelerate program that support athletes as they navigate life beyond competition.
03 Mar 2026- ASC
- Play Well
ASC and Sportish team up for Play Well podcast
Some of the country’s biggest names have thrown their support behind Australia’s Sport Participation Strategy, Play Well, by taking part in a new podcast series.
02 Mar 2026- AIS
- Win Well
AIS coaching investment delivers at Milano Cortina
Australia’s most successful Winter Olympic campaign was built not only on our star athletes, but on the coaches supporting them every step of the way at Milano Cortina.
02 Mar 2026- AIS
- ASC
Australian Sports Commission launches world-leading AI in sport guidelines
The Australian Sports Commission (ASC) and Australia’s national science agency, CSIRO, have launched two pioneering guidelines to help everyone involved in sport – from grassroots to high performance – use artificial intelligence (AI) responsibly and effectively.
27 Feb 2026- AIS
- AIS Podium Project
- ASC
AIS Podium Project major works tender shortlist announced
The once-in-a-generation redevelopment of the Australian Institute of Sport (AIS) in Canberra has reached another important milestone, with three construction companies shortlisted to participate in the major works tender.
27 Feb 2026Primary school students invited to work alongside elite athletes
Primary school students with a passion for problem solving can now learn from some of Australia’s top athletes, with registrations open for the 2026 AIS Problem Solvers Program.
26 Feb 2026- AIS
AIS Gen32 backs Ockenden’s move into TIS coaching role
“A huge kickstart into the coaching world” is how hockey legend Eddie Ockenden describes the AIS Gen32 program as he begins his new role with the Tasmanian Institute of Sport (TIS).
25 Feb 2026- AIS
- ASC
Kieren Perkins reappointed ahead of Brisbane Games
The Australian Sports Commission (ASC) welcomes the reappointment of Kieren Perkins OAM as Chief Executive Officer for a further five years, providing leadership stability for Australian sport as the nation continues to build towards the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
24 Feb 2026- AIS
- Win Well
Applications open for 2026 AIS Athlete Education Scholarships
The Australian Sports Commission (ASC) is calling on Australia’s elite athletes to apply for the 2026 AIS Athlete Education Scholarships.
23 Feb 2026- ASC
History made as first photographer joins ranks of Lifetime Achievers at ASC Media Awards
Phil Hillyard, whose images have chronicled the iconic moments in Australian sport for decades, has made history by becoming the first photographer to be named a recipient of the prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award at the 24th Australian Sports Commission (ASC) Media Awards.