17 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.

15 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.

13 December 2024

AIS Summit coaches connect for post-Paris debrief and development

With the whirlwind of the Paris Games behind them, Australia’s top coaches gathered in Perth for a moment of connection, reflection and professional development.

12 December 2024

National talent search hailed huge success

Australia’s greatest talent search wrapped up last weekend and the results speak for themselves.

09 December 2024

Ignite Program to light up Aussie athletes

The Australian Institute of Sport (AIS) and Deloitte Australia have today announced the launch of the Ignite Athlete Employment Program, designed to support and develop the athletic and professional ambitions of Australian Olympians and Paralympians.

09 December 2024

Australia’s Para Uplift begins in South Australia

The Australian Sports Commission has welcomed the announcement of the nation’s first Para-Sport Unit which was unveiled at the South Australian Sports Institute (SASI) at the weekend.

04 December 2024

Parker’s remarkable Paris performance celebrated at AIS Awards

Lauren Parker’s history making double gold in Para-cycling and Para-triathlon in Paris saw her claim two awards at the AIS Sport Performance Awards (ASPAs) at Centrepiece in Melbourne on Wednesday night.

03 December 2024

Four sport volunteers to be recognised on national stage

Four sport volunteers will journey to Melbourne to attend the 2024 AIS Sport Performance Awards on Wednesday December 4. Each one has been nominated as a Sport Volunteer of the Year Award finalist following a record 138 nominations.

02 December 2024

Accelerate Immersion Experience Grants continue career support for program alumni

When it comes to chasing career goals, Paralympian Meg Lemon believes getting your foot in the door is often the hardest part.

25 November 2024

Carrie Graf: the role of a coach in concussion management

High performance basketball coach Carrie Graf has seen a huge shift in the perception of concussion within sport over her 25-year career and believes the coach's role is more important now than ever.