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05 Mar 2026Cate 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
- 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 2026AIS 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.
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.
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.
23 Feb 2026Australian Sports Commission celebrates best ever Australian Winter Olympic performance in Milano Cortina
The Australian Sports Commission (ASC) is celebrating a remarkable Winter Olympics campaign, with the Australian team making history winning the most gold medals and total medals of any Australian Winter Olympic Team ever.
23 Feb 2026- AIS
- ASC
Vale Jim Ferguson AO
The Australian Sports Commission (ASC) has paid its respects to the late Jim Ferguson AO with a memorial service at the AIS in Canberra on Saturday.
19 Feb 2026- ASC
Setting a future course for coaching and officiating in Australia
As part of the ASC's dedication to supporting and upskilling the nation’s coaches and officials, today two new advisory groups have been named.
30 Jan 2026Original AIS athlete accommodation to make way for new world-class facility
Preparations are underway to break ground on the Australian Institute of Sport’s (AIS) new world-class High Performance Testing and Training Centre, one of three facilities being built as part of the Australian Government funded AIS Podium Project to support athletes and sports on the road to Brisbane 2032.
30 Jan 2026- ASC
ASC grant boosting women leaders in sport
AFLW field umpire Courtney Gibson says she feels supported to succeed after being named as one of 45 individuals to receive an Australian Sports Commission (ASC) Women Leaders in Sport (WLIS) individual grant, which aims to strengthen women’s leadership and participation across the sector.
29 Jan 2026- AIS
- ASC
AIS documentary Forging Champions to premiere on Channel 9 and 9Now
The journeys of some of our most beloved sporting heroes are being told like never before, with the premiere of Forging Champions ready to take viewers inside the engine room of Australia’s sporting success from 9.30pm AEDT on Monday, February 2 on Channel 9 and 9Now.