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ASC seeking experienced researchers to drive pioneering program
The Australian Sports Commission (ASC) is calling on highly experienced researchers to put their name forward for a new role aimed at advancing community sport knowledge in Australia.

ASC launches ‘Warm up with Winter Sport’ campaign to get Aussies moving
With winter fast approaching, the Australian Sports Commission (ASC) has unveiled its Warm up with Winter Sport campaign, encouraging Australians to get active and embrace the cooler months through sport.

Applications open for AIS Athlete Education Scholarships
Athletes pursuing higher education in 2025 are being encouraged to apply for funding support through the Australian Institute of Sport’s (AIS) Athlete Education Scholarship program.

Australian Sports Commission welcomes new Commissioners
The Australian Sports Commission (ASC) welcomes the Australian Government's appointment of four new Commissioners to its Board: Lydia Williams OLY, Andrew Purchas OAM, Dr Chloe Flutter, and Selwyn Button.

Exciting opportunity for First Nations athletes
The Australian Institute of Sport (AIS) is calling on First Nations athletes who are eager to strengthen their cultural connections to put their name forward for the 2025 AIS Share a Yarn Program.

AIS celebrates launch of QAS Para Sport Unit
The Australian Institute of Sport (AIS) has welcomed the official launch of the Queensland Academy of Sport (QAS) Para Sport Unit, a facility designed to help make Brisbane 2032 the country’s most successful Paralympic Games in history.

Award-winning course supporting primary school teachers
An additional 900 primary school teachers have headed back to the classroom ready to deliver fun and engaging physical education lessons after completing the Australian Sports Commission’s (ASC) Physical Education (PE) - Essential Skills course.

Busy start to 2025: AIS campus buzzing with training camps
It’s been an action-packed start to the year at the Australian Institute of Sport (AIS), with more than 600 athletes, coaches and staff on-site in January for 20 high performance camps across 11 sports.

Four-time Paralympian joins AIS Para Uplift leadership team
The Australian Institute of Sport (AIS) has announced that four-time Paralympian Mitch Gourley has joined the team working to make the Brisbane 2032 Paralympics Australia’s most successful Games ever.

Professional development opportunities in high performance sport
Whether you currently work in high performance sport or are a former athlete looking to get involved, the Australian Sports Commission (ASC) is seeking expressions of interest for a variety of career-enhancing programs within the sports sector.

How athletes can use their downtime for career development
Athletes are naturally driven to seek a competitive edge, and many are extending that mindset beyond sport, using their time between training to focus on personal growth and career development.

Paris Games inspired pride and physical activity among Aussies
With iconic venues and impressive performances, the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games left a lasting impression on Australians, with new data revealing it sparked a surge of national pride and encouraged participation in sport.