31 January 2021
ASC welcomes new Chair, Josephine Sukkar
The Australian Sports Commission (ASC), comprising Sport Australia and the Australian Institute of Sport (AIS), welcomes the appointment of Josephine Sukkar AM as ASC Chair.
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The United Paddling Management project benefits clubs and members
With the support of Sport Australia, Paddle Australia and its six State Paddle Associations are delivering enhanced outcomes for clubs and members thanks to the United Paddling Management project.
Read more about The United Paddling Management project benefits clubs and members27 January 2021
$1.7m facility upgrade to benefit Australian rowing
Minister for Sport Richard Colbeck has officially opened facility upgrades to the Reinhold Batschi Men’s National Training Centre in Canberra.
Read more about $1.7m facility upgrade to benefit Australian rowing22 January 2021
Dual Olympian encourages nominations for Australian Honours
Dual Olympic gold medallist and Australian Sports Commission (ASC) Board member Jenn Morris OAM is calling on the community to nominate women who have demonstrated outstanding service to sport for an Order of Australia award.
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AIS turns 40, still inspiring future of Australian sport
An Open Letter from the AIS CEO, Peter Conde.
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Justis Huni fighting towards Olympic gold at AIS
Australian heavyweight boxing champion Justis Huni says he turned professional late last year with one goal in mind – to become Australia’s first Olympic gold medallist in the sport.
Read more about Justis Huni fighting towards Olympic gold at AIS22 December 2020
Study a silver lining for Paralympic swimmers
Paralympic swimmers and AIS room-mates, Jesse Aungles and room-mate Matt Levy are among 40 athletes from 19 sports who benefited from the inaugural AIS Athlete Education Scholarships this year.
Read more about Study a silver lining for Paralympic swimmers20 December 2020
Dylan delivers positivity with AIS Mental Fitness Challenge
The 2018 conversation that changed everything for Dylan Pietsch came about an hour after the young Australian Rugby Sevens star had attempted to end his life.
Read more about Dylan delivers positivity with AIS Mental Fitness Challenge19 December 2020
Australia sets gold medal standard for athlete wellbeing
Australian Institute of Sport Director Matti Clements said mental health and wellbeing support services available to Australian athletes could be the game-changer ahead of the re-scheduled Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics.
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