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18 Aug 2020- ASC
Athletes give thanks to those ‘Changing Communities. Changing Lives’
Australia’s high performance athletes are putting the call out to all sporting participants to acknowledge the generous contribution of our nation’s volunteers as part of National Volunteer Week (18-24 May 2020).
18 Aug 2020- ASC
The phone call that saved Erik Horrie's life
Lifeline saved Erik Horrie. In its own, less dramatic, way, sport rescued him, too.
18 Aug 2020- ASC
AIS Framework helps guide a safer return to sport
The Australian Institute of Sport (AIS) and Sport Australia welcomes the Australian Government’s national principles for a return to sport. The AIS has published a complementary framework to help guide sports through this process safely.
18 Aug 2020- ASC
Aussie athletes uniting for Lifeline in time of need
Commonwealth Games netball gold medallist Caitlin Thwaites and Rio Olympic bronze medallist Dane Bird-Smith are amongst 22 current and former Australian athletes named AIS-Lifeline Community Custodians for 2020-21.
18 Aug 2020- ASC
AIS encourages athletes to 'check in' on their coach
With the impacts of COVID-19 being felt across the globe, the Australian Institute of Sport (AIS) has focused on the wellbeing and mental health of high performance athletes and has extended to include coaches and support staff.
18 Aug 2020- ASC
Australian athletes come together to commemorate ANZAC Day
ANZAC Day celebrations across Australia will look very different this year, with restrictions around public events and COVID-19 safety measures preventing Australian from gathering and attending the traditional Dawn Services and memorials.
18 Aug 2020- ASC
The Olympian giving back
Jo Brigden-Jones moves between her contrasting but complementary lives as an Olympic sprint kayaker and a paramedic, the ability to perform under pressure common to both.
18 Aug 2020- ASC
AIS Lifeline Community Custodians call to stand together
“Stand together” is the message from 21 athletes who 12 months ago began a life-changing program that sought to inspire those struggling with mental illness by sharing their own personal stories.
18 Aug 2020- ASC
Vale Andrea Mitchell, ASC Board member
The Australian Sports Commission (ASC) is deeply saddened by the unexpected passing of Board member Andrea Mitchell.
18 Aug 2020- ASC
One year later but goal remains same says Thorpe
Following the confirmation on Tuesday of revised dates for the Tokyo Olympic and Paralympic Games in 2021, swimming champion Ian Thorpe has put the call out to athletes to reset and use the extra time to their advantage.
18 Aug 2020- ASC
Update on Sport Australia grants programs
Sport Australia knows this is a tough time for all Australians. We also believe whole-heartedly that when we get through this challenging period, sport will play a prominent role in lifting the nation’s energy and spirits again.
- 18 Aug 2020
- ASC
Statement from the AIS
The Australian Institute of Sport (AIS) recognises and supports the directive to Australian sports and athletes by the Australian Olympic Committee to prepare for a Tokyo Olympic Games in the northern summer of 2021, following the International Olympic Committee’s announcement of a potential postponement of this year’s Games.