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  • AIS Chief Medical Officer, Dr David Hughes
    • ASC
    08 Oct 2021

    Major project to examine concussion in Australian sport

    Research comparing the brain health of retired athletes from collision and non-collision sports will be part of a comprehensive and collaborative concussion project being led by the Australian Institute of Sport (AIS).

  • Jules McConnel OAM skydiving in China
    • ASC
    06 Oct 2021

    2021 Women Leaders in Sport recipient says OAM for service to parachuting a career highlight

    Skydiving world record breaker Jules McConnel is an expert in controlling her nerves from 20,000 feet above ground, however receiving the Medal of Order of Australia left her speechless.

  • AIS CEO Peter Conde
    • ASC
    06 Oct 2021

    AIS CEO Peter Conde standing down after successful Tokyo Games

    Australian Institute of Sport (AIS) CEO Peter Conde has announced he will stand down from the role in the new year, following the success of the Tokyo Games.

  • Some of the SAHOF 2022 Tier 1 Scholarship holders Alessia McCaig, Bendere Oboya, Zac Littlewood and Jess Rice-Ward. and mentors, rear, mentors Matt Mitcham, Stephanie Smart, Steve Hooker, Dawn Fraser, front, scholarship holders
    • ASC
    05 Oct 2021

    Six of Australia’s greatest sporting heroes to mentor the next generation of stars

    The Sport Australia Hall of Fame has announced its Scholarship and Mentoring Program for 2022 which will see five Olympic champions and one of rugby’s greatest ever players mentor Australia’s next generation of stars.

  • Australian Government | Australian Sports Commission crest
    • ASC
    01 Oct 2021

    Australian Sports Commission CEO recruitment

    The ASC is seeking an experienced and visionary chief executive officer to drive Australian sport to be the best in the world and to be recognised nationally and internationally for its leadership.

  • Two women look at an ipad, standing in front of a 'personal trainer' poster and other charts
    • ASC
    28 Sept 2021

    2022 Women Leaders in Sport grants to support emerging leaders

    Hundreds of emerging female leaders in Australian sport will receive quality professional development and training under Sport Australia’s 2022 Women Leaders in Sport grants.

  • Lakeisha Patterson Tokyo Paralympic Games
    • ASC
    27 Sept 2021

    Education and sport a winning mix with new scholarships

    $200,000 AIS Education Scholarship program for athletes launched for 2021-22

  • ABC Broadcaster Jim Maxwell sits in a green couch in front of a crowded bookcase in his Sydney home.
    • ASC
    13 Sept 2021

    Award Entries Open - seeking Australia’s best sports media

    As the nation reflects on the success of the Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics, and with finals fever in the football codes taking hold across the country, entries for the prestigious Sport Australia Media Awards have opened.

  • Australian Institute of Sport logo
    • ASC
    10 Sept 2021

    AIS Fitness Centre Closes

    We wish to advise that the AIS Fitness Centre will not re-open and has ceased operating.

  • Josephine Sukkar AM
    • ASC
    15 Sept 2021

    Recruitment of ASC Chief Executive Officer

    The Australian Sports Commission has announced that the organisation will undertake a global search to appoint a Chief Executive Officer.

  • Olympic Medallist Emilee Cherry
    • ASC
    09 Sept 2021

    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.

  • Children swim in a pool with an instructor as part of a swimming lesson.
    • ASC
    07 Sept 2021

    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.

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