17 May 2022
Dad’s volunteering inspired a life-long passion for sport
Australian Sports Commission Chair Josephine Sukkar AM writes that watching her father work as volunteer doctor at the Sydney 2000 Olympic Games ignited her own passion for sport.
Read more about Dad’s volunteering inspired a life-long passion for sport16 May 2022
Volunteers central to sport’s green and gold decade
Australian sport will have to grow its pool of volunteers by 130,000 in the coming years to make the exciting decade of major events leading into Brisbane 2032 a success.
Read more about Volunteers central to sport’s green and gold decade08 May 2022
Veal comes full circle with support of AIS
Beginning her first head coaching role in the Women’s National Basketball League, Kristen Veal says it was an “ah-ha moment” when she realised just how the AIS prepared her for this opportunity.
Read more about Veal comes full circle with support of AIS07 May 2022
AIS celebrates women leaders in sport
Twenty six athletes, including the likes of basketball legend Rachael Sporn and Olympic gold medal water polo player Danielle Woodhouse, met at the AIS in Canberra last week as part of the AIS Accelerate program.
Read more about AIS celebrates women leaders in sport06 May 2022
Former AIS athletes help design national team uniform
Boxing Australia has unveiled new national team uniforms inspired by the Indigenous artwork of two former AIS boxers, aiming to bind Australia’s boxing community even closer together.
Read more about Former AIS athletes help design national team uniform05 May 2022
Athlete activities on offer in National Careers Week
Athletes are encouraged to explore their education and career options, with several great events happening around the country during National Careers Week from May 16 – 22.
Read more about Athlete activities on offer in National Careers Week05 May 2022
AIS Summit program gives coaches chance to collaborate
High performance coaches from 11 different sports have joined the program to enhance coaching connections and foster collaboration.
Read more about AIS Summit program gives coaches chance to collaborate30 April 2022
ASC tribute to AOC leaders, AIS doctor earns top honour
The Australian Sports Commission has paid tribute to John Coates AC for his leadership of the Australian Olympic Committee, while welcoming incoming President Ian Chesterman AM
Read more about ASC tribute to AOC leaders, AIS doctor earns top honour26 April 2022
Barton makes successful switch from playing to coaching
Olympic gold medallist Emilee Barton has credited long-term support from the AIS for helping her transition into coaching and becoming assistant coach of the Australian Women’s Rugby Sevens team
Read more about Barton makes successful switch from playing to coaching26 April 2022
Athlete recovery preparations underway for Birmingham Commonwealth Games
More than 350kgs of recovery equipment, including ice baths and specialised compression devices, is on its way to Birmingham as the Australian Institute of Sport gets ready to support our Commonwealth Games team.
Read more about Athlete recovery preparations underway for Birmingham Commonwealth Games