News
20 Jan 2022- ASC
Women sport stars seize opportunity for future leadership
Six athletes from last year’s Tokyo Olympics and Paralympic Games are among 22 women selected to take part in this year’s AIS Accelerate program.
17 Jan 2022- ASC
Shaun Creighton New Chair of AIS Ethics Committee
Two-time Olympian and former AIS scholarship holder Shaun Creighton has been appointed Chair of the AIS Ethics Committee.
23 Dec 2021- ASC
Sports grants help more Australians get active
New programs encouraging Australians to run, play, skate, sail and ride are among those to receive funding through the second round of Sport Australia’s Participation Grant program.
22 Dec 2021- ASC
Paris funding enables sports to build on Tokyo success
The Australian Institute of Sport is committing $257 million dollars for the 2024 Paris Olympic and Paralympic Games.
20 Dec 2021- ASC
Heading the Australian Sports Commission a dream role for Kieren Perkins
Following the announcement Kieren Perkins will be the next CEO of the ASC, ABC Grandstand spoke with the two-time Olympic champion to hear about his vision for sport in Australia.
17 Dec 2021- ASC
Kieren Perkins to lead Australian sport
The Chair of the Australian Sports Commission Josephine Sukkar AM welcomes the appointment of Kieren Perkins OAM as its new Chief Executive Officer.
17 Dec 2021- ASC
Outgoing Paralympics Australia CEO joins ASC Board
Australian Sports Commission Chair Josephine Sukkar AM has welcomed the appointment of Lynne Anderson to the Board.
17 Dec 2021- ASC
Increased funding for Australia’s young athletes
Sport Australia's popular Local Sporting Champions program is expanding, along with additional support for young para athletes.
16 Dec 2021- ASC
Scholarships supporting athletes in sport, education and life
Thirty-seven athletes from 19 sports and 21 tertiary institutions have been awarded more than $100,000 in AIS Education Scholarships.