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14 May 2025- ASC
- Play Well
Participation Leaders meet to take Play Well to the playing field
More than 130 representatives from sports across Australia gathered in Sydney for the Australian Sports Commission’s fourth annual Participation Leaders Network (PLN) Conference.
14 May 2025- ASC
- Play Well
New program helps adults master swimming
From escaping a rip to helping a friend safely back to shore after having a panic attack in the ocean, participants of an adults only swimming skills development program are putting their newfound skills into action – and saving lives in the process.
13 May 2025AIS welcomes launch of Australia’s fifth dedicated Para Sport Unit in Perth
The movement to make Australia a leading Para Sport nation by Brisbane 2032 has continued with the launch of a dedicated centre for Para athletes and sports at the Western Australian Institute of Sport (WAIS) in Perth.
01 May 2025- ASC
Cameron Myers sets the pace during busy April at the AIS
While many Australians used the Easter break to rest and recharge, it was full steam ahead at the Australian Institute of Sport (AIS), with hundreds of eager athletes on site for high performance training camps and testing.
22 Apr 2025- ASC
Junior cross-country skiers ready for winter at AIS
The Australian Junior Cross-Country Ski Team last week swapped snowy slopes for roller-skis and treadmills during a pre-season testing camp at the Australian Institute of Sport (AIS).
17 Apr 2025- ASC
How AIS engineering is transforming recovery for Para athletes
Athlete recovery is a vital part of high performance sport, yet for Para athletes, it also needs to be accessible which is where engineering can have a big impact.
11 Apr 2025- ASC
Exciting new exhibits coming to Sportex
The Australian Sports Commission’s leading interactive sports exhibit, Sportex, is undergoing an exciting refurbishment.
03 Apr 2025- ASC
Future stars sharpen skills alongside their idols at AIS camps
The focus was firmly on the next generation of Australian Olympians, Paralympians and Commonwealth Games athletes during a busy February and March at the Australian Institute of Sport (AIS).
02 Apr 2025- ASC
Australian Sports Commission welcomes new AOC CEO
The Australian Sports Commission (ASC) has welcomed the appointment of Mark Arbib as the new CEO of the Australian Olympic Committee (AOC).
28 Mar 2025- ASC
AIS program helps Olympic gold medallist accelerate career
After retiring from cycling with a gold medal at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games, Grace Brown has teamed up with the Australian Institute of Sport (AIS) to explore what’s next for her in the world of sport.
27 Mar 2025- ASC
- Win Well
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.
27 Mar 2025- ASC
AIS site upgrades pass through Parliament
Plans to upgrade the AIS Campus in Canberra have taken another step forward with Parliament approving the proposed works this week.