17 February 2023
Sixteen athletes set to help drive LGBTIQ+ inclusion in Australian sport
Coinciding with the commencement of Sydney WorldPride 2023, 16 athletes have today made a commitment to help make sport a more inclusive place after being appointed as the new AIS Thrive with Pride ambassadors.
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Athletes reach new heights through Virtual Internship
The inaugural class of the Australian Institute of Sports (AIS) Virtual Internship program is encouraging all athletes to apply for the 2023 intake.
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AIS announces funding boost for Victoria 2026
The Australian Government and Australian Institute of Sport will invest more than $17 million in Bowls, Netball and Squash over the next four years to boost preparations for the Victoria 2026 Commonwealth Games.
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ASC saddened by death of wheelchair basketballer Natalie Curtis
The Commission sends condolences to her family, friends, teammates and the Australian Basketball and Paralympic sport communities.
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Volunteer dives in to save Honey Badgers
When Alia Knight’s water polo club was about to go under, she volunteered to jump in the deep end and help bring the club back to life.
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AIS proud to support world class National Throws Centre of Excellence
The world class facility at the Queensland Sport and Athletics Centre south of Brisbane provides three dedicated areas for multiple throws disciplines, including para-sport, and indoor training,
Read more about AIS proud to support world class National Throws Centre of Excellence03 February 2023
Athlete Accelerate Program continues to support retired women athletes
Supported through the Office for Women, the Athlete Accelerate Program has a career and personal development focus and provides opportunities to acquire knowledge, skills, and tools to navigate a professional career in sport.
Read more about Athlete Accelerate Program continues to support retired women athletes31 January 2023
Mental health increasing priority for Australian athletes
The Australian Institute of Sport (AIS) has welcomed new research revealing more Australian high performance athletes are prioritising their mental health.
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Work starts on Australia’s first National Sport Participation Strategy
The Australian Sports Commission in partnership with sector stakeholders is developing the nation’s first sector codesigned National Sport Participation Strategy.
Read more about Work starts on Australia’s first National Sport Participation Strategy18 January 2023
Applications open for 2023 WLIS workshops
Applications are open for the Women Leaders in Sport (WLIS) workshops.
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