News
01 Apr 2026How the Para Athlete Barrier Fund helped Tudhope shine at Milano Cortina
Para athletes preparing for the Commonwealth Games and other major events are set to receive extra support to address rising costs and performance barriers through a new round of grants opened by the Australian Institute of Sport (AIS).
24 Mar 2026AIS innovation to aid athletes at Glasgow Commonwealth Games
With just over 100 days to go until the Commonwealth Games, Australian Institute of Sport (AIS) designed recovery equipment has begun its 16,000km journey to Glasgow.
- 17 Mar 2026
Milestones and medals for Aussies at Winter Paralympics
The Australian Sports Commission (ASC) has congratulated the Australian Paralympic Team on a campaign defined by historic milestones and an enduring streak of success at the Milano Cortina 2026 Paralympic Winter Games.
16 Mar 2026Future Green and Gold returns in 2026 to discover Australia’s next generation of Brisbane 2032 athletes
A nationwide talent search to discover Australia’s next generation of Olympic and Paralympic athletes returns in 2026 with registrations opening today for the Future Green and Gold campaign.
22 Jan 2026How Para Uplift funding is supporting Daniel Rigby’s Paralympic pathway
Having recently finished high school, Australian Para-swimmer Daniel Rigby is preparing for his next chapter, balancing university study while chasing his Paralympic dreams.
14 Jan 2026How the Para Uplift is helping Boccia’s JP La Fontaine go from good to great
For Australian boccia athlete Jean-Paul ‘JP’ La Fontaine, achieving his full potential on the world stage isn’t just about talent and hard work. It’s also about access and opportunity.
16 Dec 2025How AIS Engineering is supporting rising wheelchair racer Aimee Fisher
When Para-athlete Aimee Fisher first started wheelchair racing, she made do with a chair that wasn’t quite up to scratch, with each push forward accompanied by a ticking noise that followed her around the track.
12 Dec 2025Major Para-sport milestones met ahead of Brisbane 2032
The goal to make Brisbane 2032 Australia’s most successful Paralympic Games on record is on track, with more than 150 new Para-athletes uncovered by the Para Uplift in the past 12 months.
28 Nov 2025How AIS Engineering is uplifting Para-Paddling
Teen Para-paddler Griffin has been in the sport for just 12 months but has already made rapid progress thanks to support from the AIS Engineering team.
14 Nov 2025Meet the AIS Engineers reshaping Australian Para-sport
Tucked inside the Australian Institute of Sport (AIS) in Canberra is a workshop where ideas become reality for Australia’s Para-athletes. Here, the AIS Engineering team creates bespoke equipment and solutions that cannot be found on any shelf and, in many cases, anywhere else in the world.
30 Sept 2025Seventh dedicated Para Sport Unit opens in Tasmania
Australia’s seventh Para Sport Unit has opened at the Tasmanian Institute of Sport (TIS) giving local para-athletes even greater support to Win Well.
19 Sept 2025Mini Paralympics unlocks local talent and pathways in Alice Springs
With shiny medals, cheering crowds and smiles all round, the Alice Springs Mini Paralympics event brought new energy and opportunity to the local community as more than 35 people with disability embraced the chance to try Paralympic sport.
