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AIS welcomes launch of Australia’s fifth dedicated Para Sport Unit in Perth
The movement to make Australia a leading Para Sport nation by Brisbane 2032 has continued with the launch of a dedicated centre for Para athletes and sports at the Western Australian Institute of Sport (WAIS) in Perth.

Cameron Myers sets the pace during busy April at the AIS
While many Australians used the Easter break to rest and recharge, it was full steam ahead at the Australian Institute of Sport (AIS), with hundreds of eager athletes on site for high performance training camps and testing.

Junior cross-country skiers ready for winter at AIS
The Australian Junior Cross-Country Ski Team last week swapped snowy slopes for roller-skis and treadmills during a pre-season testing camp at the Australian Institute of Sport (AIS).

How AIS engineering is transforming recovery for Para athletes
Athlete recovery is a vital part of high performance sport, yet for Para athletes, it also needs to be accessible which is where engineering can have a big impact.

Exciting new exhibits coming to Sportex
The Australian Sports Commission’s leading interactive sports exhibit, Sportex, is undergoing an exciting refurbishment.

Future stars sharpen skills alongside their idols at AIS camps
The focus was firmly on the next generation of Australian Olympians, Paralympians and Commonwealth Games athletes during a busy February and March at the Australian Institute of Sport (AIS).

Australian Sports Commission welcomes new AOC CEO
The Australian Sports Commission (ASC) has welcomed the appointment of Mark Arbib as the new CEO of the Australian Olympic Committee (AOC).

AIS program helps Olympic gold medallist accelerate career
After retiring from cycling with a gold medal at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games, Grace Brown has teamed up with the Australian Institute of Sport (AIS) to explore what’s next for her in the world of sport.

AIS site upgrades pass through Parliament
Plans to upgrade the AIS Campus in Canberra have taken another step forward with Parliament approving the proposed works this week.

AIS releases updated science and research priorities ahead of LA2028
The Australian Institute of Sport (AIS) has released new National Science and Research Priorities for High Performance Sport to help guide science, research and innovation initiatives ahead of the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic and Paralympic Games.

Myriam Fox and Louise Sauvage join AIS program to mentor next generation of coaches
Thirty-six of Australia's top high performance coaches have partnered with the Australian Institute of Sport (AIS) to guide the next generation of coaches ahead of the 2032 Brisbane Olympic and Paralympic Games.

World leading courses launched at coaching and officiating conference
Two new world-leading courses, seven keynote speeches and more than 80 sessions marked the third successful Australian Sports Commission (ASC) Coaching and Officiating Conference.