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Six of Australia’s most promising young athletes to be mentored by our nation’s very best

Updated website showcases Clearinghouse’s value to sport

The Clearinghouse for Sport has completed a major update of its website to further enhance its value to the Australian sporting sector.

Sporting Schools program to continue keeping kids active through sport

Sport Australia has welcomed the Australian Government’s $39.6 million commitment for an additional calendar year of funding for the Sporting Schools program as announced in the 2020-21 Federal Budget.

Aussie athletes logging on to support Lifeline

COVID-19 restrictions aren’t stopping Australian athletes from showing their support to Lifeline Australia ahead of World Mental Health Day on Saturday 10th October.

‘Lift off’ at world class winter training centre in Brisbane

The Australian Government, supported by the AIS and Sport Australia, has strongly invested in the new Olympic Winter Training Centre at the Sleeman Centre. the first year-round outdoor aerial training venue in the world.

Accolades for retiring ASC Chair John Wylie AM

More direct funding to sports and athletes, a more efficient organisation, a focus of improved sport governance and greater recognition for women’s sport and the Paralympic movement highlight the leadership of Australian Sports Commission (ASC) Chair John Wylie AM.

Sport Australia welcomes AusCycling announcement

Sport Australia congratulates Cycling Australia, BMX Australia and Mountain Bike Australia on their significant decision to join forces as AusCycling.

Aussie coaches and athletes checking in for R U OK?Day

Sport is at the centre of many communities across Australia and this R U OK?Day, Thursday 10 September, coaches and athletes are encouraging everyone involved in sport from high performance to grassroots level to check in with one another, and ask R U OK?

Seeking Australia’s best sports media – awards open now

Entries for the prestigious Sport Australia Media Awards are now open, recognising excellence in Australian sports journalism, broadcasting, production and photography.

Spotlight on disordered eating in high performance sport

The Australian Institute of Sport (AIS) and National Eating Disorders Collaboration (NEDC) have today launched a call to action around awareness of poor self-image and poor body image among high-performance athletes, with the release of the AIS-NEDC Disordered Eating in High Performance Sport position statement and supporting resources.

Sport Australia launches new podcast

Sport Australia is launching a new podcast to help boost sporting experiences, no matter what your role.

A.H. Beard extends partnership with AIS

The AIS is thrilled to announce it has extended its partnership with A.H. Beard for another 12 months.