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Update on Sport Australia grants programs
Sport Australia knows this is a tough time for all Australians. We also believe whole-heartedly that when we get through this challenging period, sport will play a prominent role in lifting the nation’s energy and spirits again.

Statement from the AIS
The Australian Institute of Sport (AIS) recognises and supports the directive to Australian sports and athletes by the Australian Olympic Committee to prepare for a Tokyo Olympic Games in the northern summer of 2021, following the International Olympic Committee’s announcement of a potential postponement of this year’s Games.

Athletes urge each other to prioritise mental health
A letter from the AIS Athlete Advisory Committee

Minister for Sport issues COVID-19 guidelines for community sport
The Australian Government has announced new community sport guidelines to combat the spread of COVID-19, as of 18 March 2020.

Public activity suspended on AIS Canberra campus
The AIS campus in Canberra is suspending public activity on the site in an effort to create the safest possible training environment for Australian athletes in the lead-up to the Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics and to mitigate risk of transmission of COVID-19.

Focus on mental health of elite athletes a must
'Elite athletes need to be routinely screened for mental health symptoms' is one of the key findings of an Orygen survey of 749 AIS-supported athletes, with one in five reporting they had previously sought treatment for a mental health problem.

Aussie Stingers back home at AIS keep Olympic dreams on track
With the Coronavirus causing disruption around the globe, the Aussie Stingers Water Polo team has elected to go into camp at their “second home” the Australian Institute of Sport instead of travelling to Europe for competition and training.

Dolphins Women's 100m freestyle and relay camp at the AIS
Athletes from the Australian Swimming Women's 100m freestyle and relay squads are in camp at the AIS as preparations continue for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.

Move It AUS supporting life changing skills for new Australians
Through the Move it AUS - Participation grants scheme, Sport Australia is proud to be able to support people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds learn to swim.

Tokyo Olympic hopefuls give up their time to support Clean Up Australia Day 30th anniversary
With just under 150 days to go before the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games kick off, Olympians and Olympic hopefuls today stepped up to help Clean Up Australia Day activities at Rodd Point.

Honouring Melissa Breen's Australian track record at the AIS
On 9 February 2014, a 23-year-old Melissa Breen broke the National Australian Women’s 100m record at the AIS track. When the track was upgraded, we were able to create a memento of the achievement.

AIS hosts Olympic weightlifting qualifier
The AIS is hosting the 2020 Australian Open weightlifting tournament from 28 February to 1 March.