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Sport volunteering was my life-changer
For National Volunteer Week this week, Sport Australia Acting CEO Rob Dalton is urging Australians to consider the positivity volunteering brings, benefits he’s experienced for more than 40 years.
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Sport Australia and AIS thank volunteers: ‘most important job in sport’
Sport Australia, the AIS and Volunteers Australia are using National Volunteer Week to thank some of the most important people in sport.
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2021 Women Leaders in Sport grant recipients announced
A former Australian cricketer, Mildura basketball coach and a tennis player passionate about creating opportunities for people with disability have been named as successful recipients.
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Sport Australia welcomes Sporting Schools funding boost
Sport Australia has welcomed the Australian Government’s continued investment in keeping kids active with funding announced to extend the Sporting Schools program.
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AIS welcomes extended funding certainty for sports
The AIS welcomes the Australian Government’s extension of high performance sport funding through to the 2024 Paris Games, that will enable sports to plan further ahead with greater certainty.
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Australian Sports Commission apology
The Australian Sports Commission Board offers our apology and ongoing support to former Australian Institute of Sport athletes treated inappropriately in the past.
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Aussie gold medallists climb to new heights with Tokyo hopefuls
The AIS GMR program is continuing its work to support athletes in the lead up to Tokyo.
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Australian Sports Commission statement: AIS support service established
Australian Sports Commission statement regarding the Australian Human Rights Commission independent review of gymnastics in Australia.
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Sports-mad Aussies moved by Olympic and Paralympic athletes
Sport Australia’s latest AusPlay report focuses on participation in Summer Olympic and Paralympic sports finding that 10.4 million Australian adults play an Olympic sport and 1.8 million volunteer in Olympic sports.
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Tafe NSW partners with AIS to train elite athletes
TAFE NSW and AIS have signed a partnership to encourage more elite athletes to pursue vocational education and training pathways.
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AIS welcomes vaccinations ahead of Tokyo Games
The AIS has welcomed the Australian Government’s announcement that Australian athletes and support teams will be vaccinated ahead of the Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics.
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Breakthrough2022 Athlete Funding Program Aiming to Deliver in Birmingham
Commonwealth Games Australia has launched a $2 million-dollar support scheme for athletes in the lead-up to Birmingham 2022 and the AIS is proud to help deliver it. CGA’s ‘Breakthrough2022’ will be administered by the AIS and will be in addition to the $14 million in direct athlete grants the AIS already provides each year through its dAIS scheme.