News
16 Dec 2020- ASC
Finalists announced for 2020 Sport Australia Media Awards
There was strong contention for places among the finalists again this year with more than 330 entries received.
19 Feb 2021- ASC
Social Media impact [updated]
Facebook has restricted Australians from sharing or viewing news content. For some sporting organisations, this has meant results, team announcements videos and imagery has been blocked, and newsfeed content has been removed.
07 Sept 2021- ASC
Sports grants to help build stronger healthier communities
Applications for the second round of Sport Australia’s Participation Grant program have opened, with eligible national sport and physical activity organisations encouraged to apply for grants of up to $450,000 each.
11 Dec 2020- ASC
AIS continues supporting athletes of the future
The Australian Institute of Sport (AIS) is delivering on its $35million commitment over two years to help sports identify and develop Australia’s talented athletes of the future.
06 Sept 2021- ASC
Australia’s Paralympians triumph and inspire in Tokyo
“The toughest of Paralympic preparations has provided us with the most inspiring of human performances,” said Australian Sports Commission Chair Josephine Sukkar AM, congratulating Australia’s Paralympic team on a triumphant Tokyo Games.
06 Dec 2021- ASC
Digital Athlete shaping up as future of sports technology
Griffith University biomechanical researchers have produced 'Digital Athlete' and it could be the ultimate coaching tool for elite sport.
28 Nov 2020- ASC
National taskforce launched to drive world-best coaching
The Australian Institute of Sport has launched a national taskforce aimed at making Australia the world leader in modern high performance coaching development before the end of the decade.
11 July 2022- ASC
Surfing rides a wave of popularity during pandemic
According to the Australian Sports Commission’s latest national AusPlay report, surfing and skate sports are becoming more popular, especially among women.
09 Sept 2021- ASC
New AIS programs helping to Elevate women coaches
The Australian Institute of Sport (AIS) continues to prioritise the progress of women in Australian high performance sport, with 47 talented pathway coaches – 33 women – participating in two new professional development programs.