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30 Jan 2026Original AIS athlete accommodation to make way for new world-class facility
Preparations are underway to break ground on the Australian Institute of Sport’s (AIS) new world-class High Performance Testing and Training Centre, one of three facilities being built as part of the Australian Government funded AIS Podium Project to support athletes and sports on the road to Brisbane 2032.
30 Jan 2026- ASC
ASC grant boosting women leaders in sport
AFLW field umpire Courtney Gibson says she feels supported to succeed after being named as one of 45 individuals to receive an Australian Sports Commission (ASC) Women Leaders in Sport (WLIS) individual grant, which aims to strengthen women’s leadership and participation across the sector.
29 Jan 2026- AIS
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AIS documentary Forging Champions to premiere on Channel 9 and 9Now
The journeys of some of our most beloved sporting heroes are being told like never before, with the premiere of Forging Champions ready to take viewers inside the engine room of Australia’s sporting success from 9.30pm AEDT on Monday, February 2 on Channel 9 and 9Now.
19 Jan 2026- ASC
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Supporting access to community sport
Australia is developing its first National Community Sport Infrastructure Plan to support more informed and coordinated decision-making about community sport facilities.
14 Jan 2026How the Para Uplift is helping Boccia’s JP La Fontaine go from good to great
For Australian boccia athlete Jean-Paul ‘JP’ La Fontaine, achieving his full potential on the world stage isn’t just about talent and hard work. It’s also about access and opportunity.
18 Dec 2025EOIs open to support the Brisbane 2032 Competitive Advantage project
An expression of interest is now open to be a part of Australia’s preparations for the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
12 Dec 2025Major Para-sport milestones met ahead of Brisbane 2032
The goal to make Brisbane 2032 Australia’s most successful Paralympic Games on record is on track, with more than 150 new Para-athletes uncovered by the Para Uplift in the past 12 months.
07 Dec 2025- ASC
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Transformative inclusion efforts earn Veronica Treloar ASC Sport Volunteer of the Year
The Australian Sports Commission (ASC) has announced Veronica Treloar, from the Williamstown Swimming & Life Saving Club in Melbourne, as the winner of the prestigious 2025 ASC Sport Volunteer of the Year Award.
05 Dec 2025- ASC
Starting five named for inaugural ASC innovation hub, The Park
Driving innovation in sport is on the agenda at the AIS campus next week with leading Australian sports technology companies heading to Canberra to collaborate with the sector.
04 Dec 2025- ASC
Finalists announced for ASC Media Awards
The biggest moments and the biggest names in Australian sport have been recognised as finalists for the 24th Australian Sports Commission (ASC) Media Awards.
28 Nov 2025How AIS Engineering is uplifting Para-Paddling
Teen Para-paddler Griffin has been in the sport for just 12 months but has already made rapid progress thanks to support from the AIS Engineering team.
24 Nov 2025- ASC
Help shape the future of coaching and officiating in Australian sport
The ASC is calling for expressions of interest for two new advisory groups focused on coaching and officiating.