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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.

QUT becomes first university to be awarded AIS gold rating
The Australian Institute of Sport (AIS) has awarded Queensland University of Technology (QUT) the country’s first gold tier status under the Elite Sport Education Network (ESEN).

AIS strengthens record Para athlete support with new grant
Current and future Paralympians have been given a financial boost from the Australian Institute of Sport as part of the goal to make Brisbane 2032 the country’s most successful ever Games.

Applications open to join Play Well program
Masters Swimming Australia and Parks and Leisure Australia (PLA) are benefitting from closer ties with the Australian Sports Commission (ASC) through its Play Well Affiliate program.

Australian Sports Commission welcomes new Commissioner
The Australian Sports Commission (ASC) welcomes the Australian Government's appointment of Liz Jack OLY as a new Commissioner.

Sports team up for Coaching and Officiating conference
More than 400 people from across the sport sector will meet in Geelong next week for the Australian Sports Commission’s (ASC) largest ever Coaching and Officiating conference.

Caitlin Parker spars with the next generation of Aussie women boxers
Seanadh McEleney couldn’t believe it. Two-time Olympian and Paris bronze medalist Caitlin Parker had just walked into the AIS Combat Centre to spend time with the next generation of women boxers.

AIS steps up support for rainbow athletes and allies
Athletes who are passionate about making sport more inclusive can now apply for the 2025 AIS Thrive with Pride Program.

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.

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.