News
08 May 2022- ASC
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.
08 May 2022- ASC
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.
06 May 2022- ASC
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.
05 May 2022- ASC
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.
05 May 2022- ASC
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.
30 Apr 2022- ASC
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
26 Apr 2022- ASC
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.
26 Apr 2022- ASC
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
22 Apr 2022- ASC
Sport Volunteer Coalition meets for first strategy workshop
The workshop covered some key themes including defining sport volunteering, understanding volunteering across sport and developing a value proposition.
13 Apr 2022- ASC
Sport Australia launches world-class course for community coaches
Sport Australia has launched a free, online course to help the 500,000 community coaches across the country deliver world-class, fun and inclusive sporting experiences for everyone.
12 Apr 2022- ASC
ASC welcomes 2026 Commonwealth Games announcement
The Australian Sports Commission (ASC) has welcomed the announcement that the state of Victoria will host the 2026 Commonwealth Games, heralding it as another opportunity to unite and inspire the nation through sport.
04 Apr 2022- ASC
Indigenous-inspired design for Volleyball team uniforms
Volleyball Australia has announced a new Indigenous-inspired artwork by Olympian and Indigenous artist Brad Hore will become part of the Australian National Team uniform design.