13 November 2021

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 November 2021

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 November 2021

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 November 2021

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 November 2021

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 November 2021

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 November 2021

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.

26 October 2021

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.

18 October 2021

AIS support available to help athletes, past and present

The Australian Institute of Sport (AIS) has never had a greater focus on athlete wellbeing and encourages all athletes – past and present – to reach out for support, if and when they need it.

08 October 2021

Major project to examine concussion in Australian sport

Research comparing the brain health of retired athletes from collision and non-collision sports will be part of a comprehensive and collaborative concussion project being led by the Australian Institute of Sport (AIS).