News
22 Oct 2021- ASC
Physical literacy work shortlisted for Engagement Australia Excellence Awards
Work led by Sport Australia to define physical literacy and help Australians lead more active lives has been named as a finalist in the Engagement Australia 2021 Excellence Awards.
19 Oct 2021- ASC
Sport Australia’s Sporting Schools program hits record milestone
An Australian Government program to keep students active has reached a significant milestone having provided more than 10 million opportunities for children to participate in sport.
18 Oct 2021- ASC
AIS support available to help athletes, past and present
The Australian Institute of Sport (AIS) has never had a greater focus on athlete wellbeing and encourages all athletes – past and present – to reach out for support, if and when they need it.
18 Oct 2021- ASC
Two weeks left to enter the Sport Australia Media Awards
Now in their 20th year, the Sport Australia Media Awards recognise excellence in Australian sports journalism, broadcasting, production and photography.
11 Oct 2021- ASC
Sport Australia welcomes media awards lifetime achiever Karen Tighe back to the airwaves
Sport Australia was thrilled to hear veteran broadcaster Karen Tighe return to ABC Grandstand at the weekend after a prolonged absence due to illness.
08 Oct 2021- ASC
Major project to examine concussion in Australian sport
Research comparing the brain health of retired athletes from collision and non-collision sports will be part of a comprehensive and collaborative concussion project being led by the Australian Institute of Sport (AIS).
06 Oct 2021- ASC
2021 Women Leaders in Sport recipient says OAM for service to parachuting a career highlight
Skydiving world record breaker Jules McConnel is an expert in controlling her nerves from 20,000 feet above ground, however receiving the Medal of Order of Australia left her speechless.
06 Oct 2021- ASC
AIS CEO Peter Conde standing down after successful Tokyo Games
Australian Institute of Sport (AIS) CEO Peter Conde has announced he will stand down from the role in the new year, following the success of the Tokyo Games.
05 Oct 2021- ASC
Six of Australia’s greatest sporting heroes to mentor the next generation of stars
The Sport Australia Hall of Fame has announced its Scholarship and Mentoring Program for 2022 which will see five Olympic champions and one of rugby’s greatest ever players mentor Australia’s next generation of stars.
01 Oct 2021- ASC
Australian Sports Commission CEO recruitment
The ASC is seeking an experienced and visionary chief executive officer to drive Australian sport to be the best in the world and to be recognised nationally and internationally for its leadership.
28 Sept 2021- ASC
2022 Women Leaders in Sport grants to support emerging leaders
Hundreds of emerging female leaders in Australian sport will receive quality professional development and training under Sport Australia’s 2022 Women Leaders in Sport grants.
27 Sept 2021- ASC
Education and sport a winning mix with new scholarships
$200,000 AIS Education Scholarship program for athletes launched for 2021-22