News

07 Mar 2025

Four nations form historic partnership to advance women’s sport

Today marks a pivotal moment for women’s sport with four nations forming an alliance aimed at advancing female health and performance worldwide.

05 Mar 2025

Hockey great excited to nurture future Olympians through AIS Gen32

After making history at Paris 2024 as the first Australian hockey player to compete at five Olympics, Eddie Ockenden is set on wearing the green and gold again at the Brisbane Games, but this time as a coach.

05 Mar 2025

Beyond the Games podcast: supporting athletes to thrive in sport and life

Following the success of the Beyond the Games webinars, the Australian Institute of Sport (AIS) has released each episode in podcast format to support athletes weighing up their next move.

04 Mar 2025

World-leading support for Paralympians grows with new Para Sport Unit in NSW

The Australian Institute of Sport (AIS) has joined Paralympics Australia (PA) and the New South Wales Institute of Sport (NSWIS) to launch the country’s third Para Sport Unit, a world-leading training environment to nurture future Paralympians for the Brisbane 2032 Games and beyond.

03 Mar 2025

AIS and Adelaide University Sport launch Australian-first scholarship for coaches

Coaches looking to further their studies have been offered a helping hand by a ground-breaking new scholarship announced by the Australian Institute of Sport (AIS) and Adelaide University Sport and Fitness (AUSF).

28 Feb 2025

New partnership helps more Aussies access sport

The Australian Sports Commission (ASC) has teamed up with QIC Real Estate on a new community sport initiative to encourage more Australians to get involved in sport.

27 Feb 2025

ASC grant getting mentors on track

Dianne Huxley knows first-hand the positive impact mentorship can have for athletics coaches and says an Australian Sports Commission (ASC) grant is helping develop the next generation of mentors.

26 Feb 2025

ASC statement regarding Matildas comments

The ASC has released a statement following comments made earlier today regarding the Matildas.

24 Feb 2025

AIS calling on next generation of sport practitioners

Applications are now open for the 2025 AIS Practitioner Development Program with fifteen spots available.

19 Feb 2025

Margie McDonald honoured with Lifetime Achievement Award

One of sports greatest storytellers and a trailblazer for females in sport, Margie McDonald, is the latest recipient of the Lifetime Achievement Award, announced at the Australian Sports Commission (ASC) Media Awards.