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ASC pleased to support ACT’s COVID-19 vaccine rollout
The AIS Arena COVID-19 Mass Vaccination Clinic has closed its doors after administering more than 288,000 COVID-19 vaccinations to the ACT community.
Athlete mentors supporting sport’s Reconciliation journey
The Australian Sports Commission (ASC) has today committed to the next steps on its own Reconciliation journey, while also expanding its Australian Institute of Sport (AIS) Share a Yarn program to include First Nations athletes as mentors for greater cultural awareness in Australian sport.
Aussie Wrestlers at AIS to fine tune for Birmingham 2022
The Australian Wrestling Squad recently fine-tuned preparations for July’s 2022 Birmingham Commonwealth Games at the AIS Combat Centre in Canberra.
Big demand as AIS European Training Centre re-opens
The renovated AIS European Training Centre in Italy has re-opened and the month of July will be one of its busiest months in a decade.
Veal comes full circle with support of AIS
Beginning her first head coaching role in the Women’s National Basketball League, Kristen Veal says it was an “ah-ha moment” when she realised just how the AIS prepared her for this opportunity.
AIS celebrates women leaders in sport
Twenty six athletes, including the likes of basketball legend Rachael Sporn and Olympic gold medal water polo player Danielle Woodhouse, met at the AIS in Canberra last week as part of the AIS Accelerate program.
Former AIS athletes help design national team uniform
Boxing Australia has unveiled new national team uniforms inspired by the Indigenous artwork of two former AIS boxers, aiming to bind Australia’s boxing community even closer together.
Athlete activities on offer in National Careers Week
Athletes are encouraged to explore their education and career options, with several great events happening around the country during National Careers Week from May 16 – 22.
AIS Summit program gives coaches chance to collaborate
High performance coaches from 11 different sports have joined the program to enhance coaching connections and foster collaboration.
ASC tribute to AOC leaders, AIS doctor earns top honour
The Australian Sports Commission has paid tribute to John Coates AC for his leadership of the Australian Olympic Committee, while welcoming incoming President Ian Chesterman AM
Barton makes successful switch from playing to coaching
Olympic gold medallist Emilee Barton has credited long-term support from the AIS for helping her transition into coaching and becoming assistant coach of the Australian Women’s Rugby Sevens team
Athlete recovery preparations underway for Birmingham Commonwealth Games
More than 350kgs of recovery equipment, including ice baths and specialised compression devices, is on its way to Birmingham as the Australian Institute of Sport gets ready to support our Commonwealth Games team.