News
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.
30 Oct 2020- ASC
Aussies run, ride and workout at home during COVID-19’s shutdown of sport
With organised sport on hold due to COVID-19, Australians turned to running, riding, and yoga to stay active and socially connected according to Sport Australia’s latest AusPlay survey results
29 Oct 2020- ASC
AIS scholarship prepares athletes for life after sport
Forty athletes will be able to strike the balance between sport and study thanks to a new Australian Institute of Sport (AIS) scholarship.
28 Oct 2020- ASC
AIS supports sports, athletes with $115m commitment and increases Paralympic funding
The Australian Institute of Sport (AIS) is providing sports and athletes with greater certainty further into the future, committing in advance more than $115 million to Olympic, Paralympic and Commonwealth Games sports for the 2021-22 financial year.
19 Oct 2020- ASC
Does your sport employ international coaches?
AIS and Sport Australia are inviting people to be part of a consultation process to assess the impact of potential changes for sporting organisations that employ international coaches.