AIS alumni receive top honours at SAHOF awards

The Australian Institute of Sport (AIS) congratulates five former AIS scholarships holders recognised among Australian sport’s most iconic names as part of the 2020 Sport Australia Hall of Fame (SAHOF) induction ceremony.

Sport Medical Officers unite for athlete health and safety

Partnership expands mental health support to future Paralympians

The Australian Institute of Sport (AIS) and Paralympics Australia have today announced a significant partnership to support the next generation of Paralympic champions by providing access to world-leading mental health and wellbeing services.

National taskforce launched to drive world-best coaching

The Australian Institute of Sport has launched a national taskforce aimed at making Australia the world leader in modern high performance coaching development before the end of the decade.

Sport science exploring athletic limits – even in outer space

The Australian Institute of Sport (AIS) is even exploring outer space when it comes to seeking new heights in athletic performance.

Athletes learn indigenous history and culture of land on which they train

Olympic, Paralympic and Commonwealth Games athletes have gained a greater appreciation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander history and culture, starting at a place very close to their hearts – their own sporting venues.

John Wylie reflects on eight years with Australian Sports Commission

John Wylie AM has led Australian sport since 2012 with more direct funding to sports and athletes, and greater recognition for women’s sport and the Paralympic movement among his many notable achievements as ASC Chair.

Vale Don Talbot

The Australian Sports Commission (ASC) is deeply saddened to hear of the passing of inaugural AIS Director and legendary swimming coach Don Talbot AO.

Aussies run, ride and workout at home during COVID-19’s shutdown of sport

With organised sport on hold due to COVID-19, Australians turned to running, riding, and yoga to stay active and socially connected according to Sport Australia’s latest AusPlay survey results

AIS scholarship prepares athletes for life after sport

Forty athletes will be able to strike the balance between sport and study thanks to a new Australian Institute of Sport (AIS) scholarship.

Paralympic support is part of Australia’s story

AIS supports sports, athletes with $115m commitment and increases Paralympic funding

The Australian Institute of Sport (AIS) is providing sports and athletes with greater certainty further into the future, committing in advance more than $115 million to Olympic, Paralympic and Commonwealth Games sports for the 2021-22 financial year.