News
12 May 2021- ASC
Sport Australia welcomes Sporting Schools funding boost
Sport Australia has welcomed the Australian Government’s continued investment in keeping kids active with funding announced to extend the Sporting Schools program.
12 May 2021- ASC
AIS welcomes extended funding certainty for sports
The AIS welcomes the Australian Government’s extension of high performance sport funding through to the 2024 Paris Games, that will enable sports to plan further ahead with greater certainty.
07 May 2021- ASC
Australian Sports Commission apology
The Australian Sports Commission Board offers our apology and ongoing support to former Australian Institute of Sport athletes treated inappropriately in the past.
06 May 2021- ASC
Aussie gold medallists climb to new heights with Tokyo hopefuls
The AIS GMR program is continuing its work to support athletes in the lead up to Tokyo.
02 May 2021- ASC
Australian Sports Commission statement: AIS support service established
Australian Sports Commission statement regarding the Australian Human Rights Commission independent review of gymnastics in Australia.
02 May 2021- ASC
Sports-mad Aussies moved by Olympic and Paralympic athletes
Sport Australia’s latest AusPlay report focuses on participation in Summer Olympic and Paralympic sports finding that 10.4 million Australian adults play an Olympic sport and 1.8 million volunteer in Olympic sports.
30 Apr 2021- ASC
Tafe NSW partners with AIS to train elite athletes
TAFE NSW and AIS have signed a partnership to encourage more elite athletes to pursue vocational education and training pathways.
28 Apr 2021- ASC
AIS welcomes vaccinations ahead of Tokyo Games
The AIS has welcomed the Australian Government’s announcement that Australian athletes and support teams will be vaccinated ahead of the Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics.
27 Apr 2021- ASC
Breakthrough2022 Athlete Funding Program Aiming to Deliver in Birmingham
Commonwealth Games Australia has launched a $2 million-dollar support scheme for athletes in the lead-up to Birmingham 2022 and the AIS is proud to help deliver it. CGA’s ‘Breakthrough2022’ will be administered by the AIS and will be in addition to the $14 million in direct athlete grants the AIS already provides each year through its dAIS scheme.
23 Apr 2021- ASC
Cross Country Skiers put to test during AIS camp
With the 2022 Beijing Olympic Games less than a year away, the Australian cross country ski squad recently took up residence at the AIS for a week-long testing camp.