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Winter Paralympics campaign lays new foundation
The AIS has commended retiring Paralympians Melissa Perrine and Mitchell Gourley as Australia’s 2022 Winter Paralympics campaign laid the foundation for the next generation of athletes.
Mental health support in sport expands as demand surges
The Australian Institute of Sport (AIS) has responded to record demand for its mental health and wellbeing support by expanding its specialist services to a greater number of sporting staff right across the country.
AIS campus buzzing with activity to start 2022
Demand for the AIS campus is heating up, with 15 sports and more than 1000 people so far booked in for 31 high performance camps during March and April.
A big boost in infrastructure delivered to 11 sports
The Australian Government and Australian Institute of Sport (AIS) have delivered a big boost to 11 smaller National Sporting Organisations (NSOs), awarding more than $1.15m for sporting infrastructure projects around the country.
Sport Australia grants helping women accelerate their careers
Among the 84 women who received a Women Leaders in Sport grant in 2021 there’s been some huge personal wins over the last 12 months.
Project to help coordinate sport research opportunities
The National Sport Research Agenda will provide a national focus on priority research areas for sporting organisations, academics, researchers, research funding bodies, and governments across Australia.
Grant program to help regional sporting events bounce back
The Regional Sport Events Fund will support community sporting events with an aim of kick-starting local economies after the impacts of the pandemic.
Game-changing conversations with women in high performance coaching
Women from across 12 sports met today as part of the Women in High Performance Coaching Project, coinciding with International Women's Day.
Australian Sports Commission mourns cricketing greats
The Australian Sports Commission (ASC) is mourning the passing of Australian cricketing legends Shane Warne and Rod Marsh and sends our thoughts to family, friends and the broader Australian sporting community.
Athletes and the AIS pitch in to Clean up Australia
Olympians, Paralympians and 2022 Commonwealth Games prospects will partner with the Australian Institute of Sport (AIS) for Clean Up Australia Day activities this Sunday, 6 March 2022.
Backing Australia’s Paralympians in Beijing
Federal Sports Minister Richard Colbeck and Australian Sports Commission Chair Josephine Sukkar AM have encouraged Australians to throw their support behind our Paralympic squad.
Mike Sheahan receives Lifetime Achievement Award
Sport Australia has presented legendary sports journalist Mike Sheahan with the Lifetime Achievement Award at its 20th annual Media Awards.