02 June 2017
AIS Director Matt Favier appointed Hockey Australia CEO
Australian Sports Commission CEO Kate Palmer has commended the leadership of AIS Director Matt Favier, who has announced his appointment as Hockey Australia's new CEO.
Read more about AIS Director Matt Favier appointed Hockey Australia CEO22 May 2017
Australian Sports Commission identifies need for more female coaches
Australian Sports Commission CEO Kate Palmer has challenged sports to help improve the development pathways and opportunities for female coaches.
Read more about Australian Sports Commission identifies need for more female coaches22 May 2017
Minister for Sport announces national plan for elite sport and participation
The Hon Greg Hunt MP visited the AIS to invite all Australians and the sporting community to play a part in shaping the Australian Government's National Sport Plan.
Read more about Minister for Sport announces national plan for elite sport and participation19 May 2017
AFL named 'organisation of the year' at LGBTI inclusion awards
Australian Sports Commission CEO Kate Palmer has congratulated the Australian Football League for winning the inaugural Pride in Sport Index organisation of the year award.
Read more about AFL named 'organisation of the year' at LGBTI inclusion awards16 May 2017
Active kids benefit from active parents – latest AusPlay data
New data released today by the Australian Sports Commission highlights the strong link between physically active parents and their children's physical development.
Read more about Active kids benefit from active parents – latest AusPlay data11 May 2017
Study shows low carbohydrate, high fat diets can impair exercise performance
Research from the AIS and Mary Mackillop Institute for Health Research reveals that a high fat, low carbohydrate diet can actually impair the performance of elite athletes.
Read more about Study shows low carbohydrate, high fat diets can impair exercise performance10 May 2017
ASC welcomes funding commitment to sport in 2017-18 Federal Budget
The Australian Sports Commission welcomes the Australian Government’s $15.5 million commitment to high performance funding in the lead-up to the Commonwealth Games.
Read more about ASC welcomes funding commitment to sport in 2017-18 Federal Budget07 May 2017
Australian Sports Commission statement
The Australian Sports Commission congratulates John Coates on his re-election as President of the Australian Olympic Committee, and all those elected to the AOC Executive.
Read more about Australian Sports Commission statement06 April 2017
Swimming Australia launches new program at AIS
Swimming Australia has launched a new scholarship program based at the AIS in Canberra to help talented pathway athletes.
Read more about Swimming Australia launches new program at AIS31 March 2017
Gold Coast 2018 leaders visit the AIS
A slice of the Gold Coast comes to Canberra, with the ASC welcoming executives from the organising committee of the Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games.
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