06 May 2021
Aussie gold medallists climb to new heights with Tokyo hopefuls
The AIS GMR program is continuing its work to support athletes in the lead up to Tokyo.
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Australian Sports Commission statement: AIS support service established
Australian Sports Commission statement regarding the Australian Human Rights Commission independent review of gymnastics in Australia.
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Sports-mad Aussies moved by Olympic and Paralympic athletes
Sport Australia’s latest AusPlay report focuses on participation in Summer Olympic and Paralympic sports finding that 10.4 million Australian adults play an Olympic sport and 1.8 million volunteer in Olympic sports.
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Tafe NSW partners with AIS to train elite athletes
TAFE NSW and AIS have signed a partnership to encourage more elite athletes to pursue vocational education and training pathways.
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AIS welcomes vaccinations ahead of Tokyo Games
The AIS has welcomed the Australian Government’s announcement that Australian athletes and support teams will be vaccinated ahead of the Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics.
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Breakthrough2022 Athlete Funding Program Aiming to Deliver in Birmingham
Commonwealth Games Australia has launched a $2 million-dollar support scheme for athletes in the lead-up to Birmingham 2022 and the AIS is proud to help deliver it. CGA’s ‘Breakthrough2022’ will be administered by the AIS and will be in addition to the $14 million in direct athlete grants the AIS already provides each year through its dAIS scheme.
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Cross Country Skiers put to test during AIS camp
With the 2022 Beijing Olympic Games less than a year away, the Australian cross country ski squad recently took up residence at the AIS for a week-long testing camp.
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Help at hand as mental health referrals rise
As excitement and nerves build in the lead-up to the Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics, Peter Conde has encouraged athletes and sport staff to prioritise mental health and wellbeing and seek support if needed.
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Australian Institute of Sport unveils next step in national quality assurance
The AIS has announced the next stage in the evolution of quality assurance in the Australian high-performance sport system: the AIS National Quality Standards Scheme.
Read more about Australian Institute of Sport unveils next step in national quality assurance21 April 2021
AIS launches resources to prioritise female health and performance
Two-time freestyle aerial skiing world champion Laura Peel says the conversations being sparked by the Australian Institute of Sport’s new Female Performance and Health Initiative will have a huge impact on the future success and wellbeing of female athletes.
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