News
19 Jan 2024- ASC
Sukkar standing down as ASC Chair
Australian Sports Commission Chair Josephine Sukkar AM has advised the Australian Government that she will not be seeking reappointment following her current term.
18 Jan 2024- ASC
Thousands go behind the scenes at the AIS over the summer holidays
Tours of the Australian Institute of Sport (AIS) have been a hot ticket this summer with more than 3,000 people getting a behind the scenes look at the country’s premier high performance facility over the past month alone.
17 Jan 2024- ASC
Applications open for 2024 Athlete Accelerate program
The Australian Institute of Sport is calling for expressions of interest in the 2024 Athlete Accelerate Program which supports retired women athletes who are pursuing career options in the sports sector.
16 Jan 2024- ASC
AIS Rewind - Celebrating key moments and athletes to come out of the AIS
As we kick off a new year in sport, we can’t help but look back and celebrate some key moments and athletes that have shaped Australia’s sporting history with a series called AIS Rewind.
12 Jan 2024- ASC
AIS Canberra site bustling as the Paris Olympic and Paralympic year begins
With less than 200 days until the Olympics and 230 until the Paralympics, our Paris hopefuls have been making use of the world class training facilities and performance services at the AIS in Canberra.
11 Jan 2024- ASC
EOIs open for Coach Mentorship Program following successful pilot
When Shaun Caven and Sarah Fuller signed up to the AIS High Performance Coach Mentorship Program pilot, they had no idea how valuable their partnership would become.
03 Jan 2024- ASC
Coaching program sees system collaboration thrive in Performance Pathways
The Elevate Lead program has seen the inaugural cohort of 19 Performance Pathway Leads from across 17 sports participate in a unique blend of peer supported and self-paced learning environments.
20 Dec 2023- ASC
AIS Canberra campus farewells 2023 and says bonjour to 2024!
Another busy year at the AIS Canberra Campus comes to a close with over 103,000 people visiting the site to train and tour throughout 2023.
19 Dec 2023- ASC
Help Aussies Play Well
Nominations have opened to join a Play Well Leadership Group to oversee the implementation of Australia’s first Sport Participation Strategy.
19 Dec 2023- ASC
Athletes spread the message of inclusion
Australia’s top athletes took time out of their busy schedules this month to talk to primary school students about the significance of International Day of People with Disability (IDPwD).
15 Dec 2023- ASC
Finalists announced for ASC Media Awards
The Australian Sports Commission (ASC) is pleased to announce the finalists for this year’s Media Awards with the Matildas’ incredible performance on home soil at the FIFA Women’s World Cup a popular topic among the 47 finalists.
14 Dec 2023- ASC
Athletes given a boost to manage financial pressures ahead of the Paris 2024 Games
The Australian Government, through the Australian Sports Commission (ASC), is investing an additional $2 million to financially support hard working athletes in their pursuit of gold medals.