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Versailles a dream venue for Australia’s Para equestrian team
Stella Barton began riding at the age of seven, but it was the idea of competing against the stunning backdrop of Versailles that really sparked her dream of making her Paralympic debut at Paris 2024.
Longstanding ASC program helping elevate women leaders in sport
Women in administration, coaching, official and volunteer roles in sport can apply for a share of $200,000 in grants to help them progress their careers thanks to an Australian Sports Commission (ASC) program.
The customised equipment helping our Paralympians go for gold
For many Paralympians, the equipment they use plays a crucial role in their performance – it’s what enables them to compete and push boundaries in their sport at the elite level.
Anu Francis embarks on double mission in Paris
Para triathlete Anu Francis has two goals in Paris: to bring home gold and raise the profile of rainbow athletes on the world stage.
AIS Arena hosts Paralympics LIVE Watch Party
The AIS Arena will once again come alive with kids activities, sport demonstrations and challenges, big screens and bean bags when it hosts a Paralympics LIVE Watch Party this Saturday 31 August from 10am to 2pm.
High performance at high altitude for Paralympic prep
Aussie Paralympians are in the final stages of their preparations before the Paris Games, and AIS physiologist Philo Saunders is ensuring our athletes are in peak condition.
61 rising stars ready to make their mark in Paris
Next week the world will once again turn its attention to Paris with the 2024 Paralympic Games kicking off on August 28.
Helping more Aussies be active for life
Building a healthier generation of more active Australians is the aim of a new group created as part of the nation’s first co-designed Sport Participation Strategy – Play Well.
Junior Dolphins descend on AIS for Pan Pacific Championships
Australia’s Junior Dolphins will line up against the best young swimmers from the USA, Canada, Japan, New Zealand and more when the 2024 Junior Pan Pacific Swimming Championships gets underway at the Australian Institute of Sport (AIS) in Canberra tomorrow.
Affiliate program launched to help more Aussies Play Well
A new program has been launched to ensure more organisations can help transform sport participation across Australia in line with the Play Well Strategy.
New Griffith University scholarship to help athletes win well in sport and in life
The Australian Institute of Sport (AIS) is proud to partner with Griffith University on a new scholarship program supporting career pathways of Australia’s high performance athletes.
AIS to double number of Paralympic coaches ahead of Brisbane 2032
As the world prepares to celebrate the 2024 Paris Paralympic Games, the Australian Institute of Sport has revealed a bold new plan to ensure the nation’s Para athletes have access to the world’s best coaches in the lead up to Brisbane 2032 and beyond.