News
13 Nov 2021- ASC
AIS launches landmark study into pregnancy and sport
The Australian Institute of Sport (AIS) has launched a major study into the impacts of pregnancy in high performance sport, with the research aiming to better support and increase career longevity for female athletes.
13 Nov 2021- ASC
Australia’s Tokyo showcase leaves a lasting legacy for our health
Findings from Sport Australia’s Community Perceptions Monitor survey reveal more than half of all Australians were inspired by the performance of our Olympic and Paralympic athletes.
07 Nov 2021- ASC
Haslam urges fellow athletes to apply for AIS women leadership program
Olympic gold medallist Juliet Haslam is encouraging women athletes to apply for leadership program AIS Accelerate.
04 Nov 2021- ASC
Olympians and Paralympians helping kids to be mentally fit
Our Australian athletes overcame unprecedented challenges to succeed at the Tokyo Games, now 20 athletes from 16 sports will help children with their own mental health and resilience strategies as part of a national program between the Australian Institute of Sport (AIS) and the Black Dog Institute.
01 Nov 2021- ASC
Wellbeing support confirmed for Football Australia process
Anyone impacted by the independent complaints handling process for Football Australia will have free access to expert mental health and wellbeing support, as part of an expanded partnership announced today by Football Australia, Sport Integrity Australia and the Australian Institute of Sport (AIS).
01 Nov 2021- ASC
Summit program launched to enhance coach connections
Twelve high performance coaches, all from different sports, will today begin the AIS Coach Summit Program, a new initiative focused on enhancing professional connections and prioritising coach wellbeing.
01 Nov 2021- ASC
Nestlé-AIS school program The Good Village inspiring future athletes
Tokyo bronze medallist rower Cameron Girdlestone believes The Good Village is helping inspire the next generation of Olympic athletes.
28 Oct 2021- ASC
Supporting sporting organisations to be more effective
Despite the challenges that COVID 19 has presented, Sport Australia’s online diagnostic tool, Game Plan, is helping sporting clubs and organisations get back underway stronger than ever.
27 Oct 2021- ASC
Women Leaders in Sport recipient addresses gender equity in Queensland Parliament
Imogen Ruyg, the 16-year-old Youth Member for Traeger, addressed the need to achieve gender equity in rugby.
26 Oct 2021- ASC
Applications open for women athletes to Accelerate careers
Applications are now open for the 2022 Australian Institute of Sport Accelerate Program, an initiative launched this year to support the leadership development of women athletes pursuing career options in sport.
22 Oct 2021- ASC
Physical literacy work shortlisted for Engagement Australia Excellence Awards
Work led by Sport Australia to define physical literacy and help Australians lead more active lives has been named as a finalist in the Engagement Australia 2021 Excellence Awards.
19 Oct 2021- ASC
Sport Australia’s Sporting Schools program hits record milestone
An Australian Government program to keep students active has reached a significant milestone having provided more than 10 million opportunities for children to participate in sport.
