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13 Jan 2025- ASC
- Win Well
Athlete voice central in new Win Well Strategy Leadership Group
Recently retired Olympian and Paralympian Milly Tapper, Australia’s first Indigenous female Olympic boxer Marissa Williamson Pohlman, and two-time Winter Olympian Brodie Summers have been announced as members of the Leadership Group for the next stage of Australia’s High Performance 2032+ Sport Strategy (Win Well Strategy).
23 Dec 2024- AIS
AIS looks back on a successful and busy 2024
Just like our incredible athletes at the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games, the Australian Institute of Sport (AIS) has also had a year to remember.
19 Dec 2024- ASC
Women's Mentor Program seeks community coaches and officials to drive positive change
For Jessica Lovett, one of the few female goalball coaches in Australia, sport is not just about competition — it’s about building connections and fostering inclusion in meaningful ways.
18 Dec 2024- ASC
Early-career performance support staff label AIS program invaluable
For Australian Sailing Team Physiotherapist Steph Alberts, taking part in the Australian Institute of Sport (AIS) Practitioner Development program has broadened not only her skills but her understanding of Australian high performance sport.
18 Dec 2024- ASC
Thousands of primary school students undertake special lesson with athletes in 2024
More than five thousand primary school students worked alongside an elite athlete in 2024 thanks to The Good Village AIS Problem Solvers Program.
17 Dec 2024- ASC
Newcomers join Sport Volunteer Coalition
The Sport Volunteer Coalition has been given a boost with two new members joining the committee, bringing with them invaluable experience and insights.
17 Dec 2024- ASC
Paris 2024 athletes turn coach through AIS program
Retiring Paris 2024 stars Eddie Ockenden, Melissa Tapper and Jed Altschwager will guide the next generation of Olympians, Paralympians and Commonwealth Games athletes after being named in the second Australian Institute of Sport (AIS) Gen32 Coach Program.
16 Dec 2024- ASC
- Win Well
Eleven new sports commit to win well
The Australian Sports Commission (ASC) has welcomed 11 new sports, including incoming Los Angeles 2028 Olympic and Paralympic debutants cricket, lacrosse and flag football, to the Win Well Sport Strategy.
16 Dec 2024- ASC
Rachael Lynch advocates “if in doubt, sit them out” when it comes to concussion
As a dual Olympian, Commonwealth Games gold medallist and the most capped Hockeyroo goalkeeper in history, Rachael Lynch knows it’s not always easy to put your health before sport when dealing with a concussion.
13 Dec 2024- ASC
$3.2 million to advance gender equality in sport
The Australian Government is providing an additional $3.2 million to support women in coaching, officiating and sports administration.
13 Dec 2024- ASC
Finalists announced for ASC Media Awards
The Australian Sports Commission (ASC) has announced the finalists for the 23rd edition of the ASC Media Awards.
13 Dec 2024- ASC
AIS Summit coaches connect for post-Paris debrief and development
With the whirlwind of the Paris Games behind them, Australia’s top coaches gathered in Perth for a moment of connection, reflection and professional development.