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  • Australian long distance runner Shaun Creighton at Sydney 2000 Olympic Games
    • ASC
    17 Jan 2022

    Shaun Creighton New Chair of AIS Ethics Committee

    Two-time Olympian and former AIS scholarship holder Shaun Creighton has been appointed Chair of the AIS Ethics Committee.

  • Image of para archer holding a bow and arrow
  • A young skateboarder in mid jump
    • ASC
    23 Dec 2021

    Sports grants help more Australians get active

    New programs encouraging Australians to run, play, skate, sail and ride are among those to receive funding through the second round of Sport Australia’s Participation Grant program.

  • Paris will host the 2024 Olympics
    • ASC
    22 Dec 2021

    Paris funding enables sports to build on Tokyo success

    The Australian Institute of Sport is committing $257 million dollars for the 2024 Paris Olympic and Paralympic Games.

  • Kieren Perkins speaks in front of broadcast microphones while Josephine Sukkar watches.
    • ASC
    20 Dec 2021

    Heading the Australian Sports Commission a dream role for Kieren Perkins

    Following the announcement Kieren Perkins will be the next CEO of the ASC, ABC Grandstand spoke with the two-time Olympic champion to hear about his vision for sport in Australia.

  • ASC Chair Josephine Sukkar, incoming CEO Kieren Perkins and Minister for Sport Richard Colbeck at today's announcement.
    • ASC
    17 Dec 2021

    Kieren Perkins to lead Australian sport

    The Chair of the Australian Sports Commission Josephine Sukkar AM welcomes the appointment of Kieren Perkins OAM as its new Chief Executive Officer.

  • Lynne Anderson stands at a lectern speaking into microphones
    • ASC
    17 Dec 2021

    Outgoing Paralympics Australia CEO joins ASC Board

    Australian Sports Commission Chair Josephine Sukkar AM has welcomed the appointment of Lynne Anderson to the Board.

  • A boy sits in a wheelchair holding a basketball in one hand and a trophy in the other.
    • ASC
    17 Dec 2021

    Increased funding for Australia’s young athletes

    Sport Australia's popular Local Sporting Champions program is expanding, along with additional support for young para athletes.

  • Catriona Bisset
    • ASC
    16 Dec 2021

    Scholarships supporting athletes in sport, education and life

    Thirty-seven athletes from 19 sports and 21 tertiary institutions have been awarded more than $100,000 in AIS Education Scholarships.

  • The Sport Australia Media Awards trophies
    • ASC
    15 Dec 2021

    Finalists announced for 2021 Sport Australia Media Awards

    The Sport Australia Media Awards have been running since 2002 and recognise excellence in Australian sports journalism, broadcasting, production and photography.

  • A man surfing
    • ASC
    13 Dec 2021

    Study looks at how surfers save lives while staying active

    We all know the benefits sport has on our physical and mental wellbeing, but a new study from the University of New South Wales and Surfing NSW is looking at how it can help save lives.

  • A swimming instructor in a pool helping a student float with a kickboard
    • ASC
    10 Dec 2021

    Sports grant to improve water safety and help Aussies swim safely

    The Australian Government is investing in swimming and water safety education, encouraging more teachers into the pool to strengthen skills and save lives.

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