News
05 Mar 2026Cate Campbell joins AIS program supporting retired female athletes
Even after carefully planning her retirement from swimming, eight-time Olympic medallist Cate Campbell says stepping away from elite sport has been challenging, highlighting the importance of programs like the Australian Institute of Sport’s (AIS) Accelerate program that support athletes as they navigate life beyond competition.
02 Mar 2026- AIS
- Win Well
AIS coaching investment delivers at Milano Cortina
Australia’s most successful Winter Olympic campaign was built not only on our star athletes, but on the coaches supporting them every step of the way at Milano Cortina.
02 Mar 2026- AIS
- ASC
Australian Sports Commission launches world-leading AI in sport guidelines
The Australian Sports Commission (ASC) and Australia’s national science agency, CSIRO, have launched two pioneering guidelines to help everyone involved in sport – from grassroots to high performance – use artificial intelligence (AI) responsibly and effectively.
27 Feb 2026AIS Podium Project major works tender shortlist announced
The once-in-a-generation redevelopment of the Australian Institute of Sport (AIS) in Canberra has reached another important milestone, with three construction companies shortlisted to participate in the major works tender.
27 Feb 2026Primary school students invited to work alongside elite athletes
Primary school students with a passion for problem solving can now learn from some of Australia’s top athletes, with registrations open for the 2026 AIS Problem Solvers Program.
26 Feb 2026- AIS
AIS Gen32 backs Ockenden’s move into TIS coaching role
“A huge kickstart into the coaching world” is how hockey legend Eddie Ockenden describes the AIS Gen32 program as he begins his new role with the Tasmanian Institute of Sport (TIS).
25 Feb 2026- AIS
- ASC
Kieren Perkins reappointed ahead of Brisbane Games
The Australian Sports Commission (ASC) welcomes the reappointment of Kieren Perkins OAM as Chief Executive Officer for a further five years, providing leadership stability for Australian sport as the nation continues to build towards the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
24 Feb 2026- AIS
- Win Well
Applications open for 2026 AIS Athlete Education Scholarships
The Australian Sports Commission (ASC) is calling on Australia’s elite athletes to apply for the 2026 AIS Athlete Education Scholarships.
23 Feb 2026Australian Sports Commission celebrates best ever Australian Winter Olympic performance in Milano Cortina
The Australian Sports Commission (ASC) is celebrating a remarkable Winter Olympics campaign, with the Australian team making history winning the most gold medals and total medals of any Australian Winter Olympic Team ever.
23 Feb 2026- AIS
- ASC
Vale Jim Ferguson AO
The Australian Sports Commission (ASC) has paid its respects to the late Jim Ferguson AO with a memorial service at the AIS in Canberra on Saturday.
20 Feb 2026- AIS
Women’s Artistic Gymnastics squad builds towards Commonwealth Games at AIS
With the Glasgow Commonwealth Games on the horizon, Australia’s Women’s Artistic Gymnastics squad laid the groundwork for its 2026 campaign during a week-long training camp at the Australian Institute of Sport (AIS) this month.
20 Feb 2026- AIS
- Win Well
Riding the wave: Why ‘eating ice cream’ is one of the new keys to elite youth success
The Australian Institute of Sport (AIS) has released landmark national guidelines designed to better support young athletes on the road to Brisbane 2032 and beyond.
