03 February 2025
Four-time Paralympian joins AIS Para Uplift leadership team
The Australian Institute of Sport (AIS) has announced that four-time Paralympian Mitch Gourley has joined the team working to make the Brisbane 2032 Paralympics Australia’s most successful Games ever.
Read more about Four-time Paralympian joins AIS Para Uplift leadership team31 January 2025
Professional development opportunities in high performance sport
Whether you currently work in high performance sport or are a former athlete looking to get involved, the Australian Sports Commission (ASC) is seeking expressions of interest for a variety of career-enhancing programs within the sports sector.
Read more about Professional development opportunities in high performance sport28 January 2025
How athletes can use their downtime for career development
Athletes are naturally driven to seek a competitive edge, and many are extending that mindset beyond sport, using their time between training to focus on personal growth and career development.
Read more about How athletes can use their downtime for career development16 January 2025
Para super coach to help drive coaching expertise ahead of Brisbane 2032
The Australian Institute of Sport (AIS) has appointed renowned coach Jenni Banks OAM to spearhead the push to ensure the nation’s Para athletes have access to the world’s best coaches in the lead up to Brisbane 2032 and beyond.
Read more about Para super coach to help drive coaching expertise ahead of Brisbane 203213 January 2025
Athlete voice central in new Win Well Strategy Leadership Group
Recently retired Olympian and Paralympian Milly Tapper, Australia’s first Indigenous female Olympic boxer Marissa Williamson Pohlman, and two-time Winter Olympian Brodie Summers have been announced as members of the Leadership Group for the next stage of Australia’s High Performance 2032+ Sport Strategy (Win Well Strategy).
Read more about Athlete voice central in new Win Well Strategy Leadership Group23 December 2024
AIS looks back on a successful and busy 2024
Just like our incredible athletes at the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games, the Australian Institute of Sport (AIS) has also had a year to remember.
Read more about AIS looks back on a successful and busy 202418 December 2024
Early-career performance support staff label AIS program invaluable
For Australian Sailing Team Physiotherapist Steph Alberts, taking part in the Australian Institute of Sport (AIS) Practitioner Development program has broadened not only her skills but her understanding of Australian high performance sport.
Read more about Early-career performance support staff label AIS program invaluable18 December 2024
Thousands of primary school students undertake special lesson with athletes in 2024
More than five thousand primary school students worked alongside an elite athlete in 2024 thanks to The Good Village AIS Problem Solvers Program.
Read more about Thousands of primary school students undertake special lesson with athletes in 202417 December 2024
Paris 2024 athletes turn coach through AIS program
Retiring Paris 2024 stars Eddie Ockenden, Melissa Tapper and Jed Altschwager will guide the next generation of Olympians, Paralympians and Commonwealth Games athletes after being named in the second Australian Institute of Sport (AIS) Gen32 Coach Program.
Read more about Paris 2024 athletes turn coach through AIS program15 December 2024
Rachael Lynch advocates “if in doubt, sit them out” when it comes to concussion
As a dual Olympian, Commonwealth Games gold medallist and the most capped Hockeyroo goalkeeper in history, Rachael Lynch knows it’s not always easy to put your health before sport when dealing with a concussion.
Read more about Rachael Lynch advocates “if in doubt, sit them out” when it comes to concussion