News
16 Dec 2020- ASC
Finalists announced for 2020 Sport Australia Media Awards
There was strong contention for places among the finalists again this year with more than 330 entries received.
14 Dec 2020- ASC
How the AIS is helping an Olympic mum and coach develop Australia’s talent pool
Olympic swimmer Janelle Pallister has ambition to go to another Olympic Games, but next time as coach of teenage daughter and Australian record holder Lani.
11 Dec 2020- ASC
AIS continues supporting athletes of the future
The Australian Institute of Sport (AIS) is delivering on its $35million commitment over two years to help sports identify and develop Australia’s talented athletes of the future.
07 Dec 2020- ASC
Sport Australia resource helps clubs raise their game
A new resource is helping sporting clubs and organisations across Australia not just survive the COVID-19 pandemic but return even bigger and better.
04 Dec 2020- ASC
AIS alumni receive top honours at SAHOF awards
The Australian Institute of Sport (AIS) congratulates five former AIS scholarships holders recognised among Australian sport’s most iconic names as part of the 2020 Sport Australia Hall of Fame (SAHOF) induction ceremony.
03 Dec 2020- ASC
Partnership expands mental health support to future Paralympians
The Australian Institute of Sport (AIS) and Paralympics Australia have today announced a significant partnership to support the next generation of Paralympic champions by providing access to world-leading mental health and wellbeing services.
28 Nov 2020- ASC
National taskforce launched to drive world-best coaching
The Australian Institute of Sport has launched a national taskforce aimed at making Australia the world leader in modern high performance coaching development before the end of the decade.
20 Nov 2020- ASC
Sport science exploring athletic limits – even in outer space
The Australian Institute of Sport (AIS) is even exploring outer space when it comes to seeking new heights in athletic performance.
06 Nov 2020- ASC
Athletes learn indigenous history and culture of land on which they train
Olympic, Paralympic and Commonwealth Games athletes have gained a greater appreciation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander history and culture, starting at a place very close to their hearts – their own sporting venues.
17 Nov 2020- ASC
John Wylie reflects on eight years with Australian Sports Commission
John Wylie AM has led Australian sport since 2012 with more direct funding to sports and athletes, and greater recognition for women’s sport and the Paralympic movement among his many notable achievements as ASC Chair.
04 Nov 2020- ASC
Vale Don Talbot
The Australian Sports Commission (ASC) is deeply saddened to hear of the passing of inaugural AIS Director and legendary swimming coach Don Talbot AO.