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  • Australia's players celebrate during the first one-day international cricket match between Bangladesh and Australia.
    16 Dec 2024

    Eleven new sports commit to win well

    The Australian Sports Commission (ASC) has welcomed 11 new sports, including incoming Los Angeles 2028 Olympic and Paralympic debutants cricket, lacrosse and flag football, to the Win Well Sport Strategy.

  • Former Hockeyroo Rachael Lynch
    • ASC
    16 Dec 2024

    Rachael Lynch advocates “if in doubt, sit them out” when it comes to concussion

    As a dual Olympian, Commonwealth Games gold medallist and the most capped Hockeyroo goalkeeper in history, Rachael Lynch knows it’s not always easy to put your health before sport when dealing with a concussion.

  • 11 Media Awards trophies sit on a table backlit.
    • ASC
    13 Dec 2024

    Finalists announced for ASC Media Awards

    The Australian Sports Commission (ASC) has announced the finalists for the 23rd edition of the ASC Media Awards.

  • WLIS grant recipient and Sydney 2000 taekwondo gold medallist Dr Lauren Burns PhD OAM OLY.
    • ASC
    13 Dec 2024

    $3.2 million to advance gender equality in sport

    The Australian Government is providing an additional $3.2 million to support women in coaching, officiating and sports administration.

  • Australian Wheelchair Basketball Coach Brad Ness presenting at the AIS Summit Program in Perth.
    • ASC
    13 Dec 2024

    AIS Summit coaches connect for post-Paris debrief and development

    With the whirlwind of the Paris Games behind them, Australia’s top coaches gathered in Perth for a moment of connection, reflection and professional development.

  • Participant trialling out
    • ASC
    12 Dec 2024

    National talent search hailed huge success

    Australia’s greatest talent search wrapped up last weekend and the results speak for themselves.

  • Paddle Australia volunteers 2
    • ASC
    10 Dec 2024

    Volunteering now a focal point for the sector

    While this year was all about celebrating athlete's career accolades, it is also important to recognise those who were with them from the start: the volunteers.

  • Deloitte Australia team members Natalie Cook OAM and Curtis McGrath OAM standing alongside ASC CEO Kieren Perkins OAM.
    • ASC
    09 Dec 2024

    Ignite Program to light up Aussie athletes

    The Australian Institute of Sport (AIS) and Deloitte Australia have today announced the launch of the Ignite Athlete Employment Program, designed to support and develop the athletic and professional ambitions of Australian Olympians and Paralympians.

  • Jed Altschwager and Nikki Ayers
    09 Dec 2024

    Australia’s Para Uplift begins in South Australia

    The Australian Sports Commission has welcomed the announcement of the nation’s first Para-Sport Unit which was unveiled at the South Australian Sports Institute (SASI) at the weekend.

  • Julie Keillor standing with Jess Fox after winning Volunteer of the Year award at the ASPAs
    • ASC
    05 Dec 2024

    All-abilities advocate Julie Keillor named Sport Volunteer of the Year

    In celebration of International Volunteer Day, the Australian Sports Commission (ASC) congratulates 2024 Sport Volunteer of the Year Julie Keillor.

  • Lauren Parker at the 2024 ASPAs
    • ASC
    04 Dec 2024

    Parker’s remarkable Paris performance celebrated at AIS Awards

    Lauren Parker’s history making double gold in Para-cycling and Para-triathlon in Paris saw her claim two awards at the AIS Sport Performance Awards (ASPAs) at Centrepiece in Melbourne on Wednesday night.

  • Cristelle (CJ) Mulvogue standing next to participant
    • ASC
    03 Dec 2024

    Four sport volunteers to be recognised on national stage

    Four sport volunteers will journey to Melbourne to attend the 2024 AIS Sport Performance Awards on Wednesday December 4. Each one has been nominated as a Sport Volunteer of the Year Award finalist following a record 138 nominations.

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