17 March 2022
AIS program targets gender diversity for coaches and executives
Former Australian cricketer Shelley Nitschke and two-time Olympic water polo representative Bec Rippon are among 32 women from 20 sports selected for the Australian Institute of Sport (AIS) Talent Program, which is designed to address the under-representation of women in coaching and executive roles in high performance sport.
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Winter Paralympics campaign lays new foundation
The AIS has commended retiring Paralympians Melissa Perrine and Mitchell Gourley as Australia’s 2022 Winter Paralympics campaign laid the foundation for the next generation of athletes.
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Mental health support in sport expands as demand surges
The Australian Institute of Sport (AIS) has responded to record demand for its mental health and wellbeing support by expanding its specialist services to a greater number of sporting staff right across the country.
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AIS campus buzzing with activity to start 2022
Demand for the AIS campus is heating up, with 15 sports and more than 1000 people so far booked in for 31 high performance camps during March and April.
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A big boost in infrastructure delivered to 11 sports
The Australian Government and Australian Institute of Sport (AIS) have delivered a big boost to 11 smaller National Sporting Organisations (NSOs), awarding more than $1.15m for sporting infrastructure projects around the country.
Read more about A big boost in infrastructure delivered to 11 sports08 March 2022
Game-changing conversations with women in high performance coaching
Women from across 12 sports met today as part of the Women in High Performance Coaching Project, coinciding with International Women's Day.
Read more about Game-changing conversations with women in high performance coaching05 March 2022
Australian Sports Commission mourns cricketing greats
The Australian Sports Commission (ASC) is mourning the passing of Australian cricketing legends Shane Warne and Rod Marsh and sends our thoughts to family, friends and the broader Australian sporting community.
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Athletes and the AIS pitch in to Clean up Australia
Olympians, Paralympians and 2022 Commonwealth Games prospects will partner with the Australian Institute of Sport (AIS) for Clean Up Australia Day activities this Sunday, 6 March 2022.
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Backing Australia’s Paralympians in Beijing
Federal Sports Minister Richard Colbeck and Australian Sports Commission Chair Josephine Sukkar AM have encouraged Australians to throw their support behind our Paralympic squad.
Read more about Backing Australia’s Paralympians in Beijing01 March 2022
New coach apprenticeship program propels next generation
Up to 30 developing coaches with the potential and aspiration to be career high performance coaches will be funded for two-year paid working apprenticeships as part of a new national program being launched today by the Australian Institute of Sport (AIS)
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