Media Centre

25 January 2017

AIS joins University of Newcastle study into athlete recovery

Researchers from the University of Newcastle will work with the AIS and Basketball Australia to improve injury prevention and rehabilitation strategies for athletes.

19 December 2016

Finalists announced for 2016 ASC Media Awards

The Australian Sports Commission has announced the finalists for the 2016 ASC Media Awards. The awards are in their 15th year and received more than 350 entries.

14 December 2016

Chalmers claims two AIS awards to complete fairy tale year

Teenage swimming sensation Kyle Chalmers collected two major honours at the AIS Sport Performance Awards in Sydney on Wednesday night.

13 December 2016

Kate Palmer appointed CEO of the Australian Sports Commission

Australian Sports Commission Chair John Wylie AM has announced the appointment of Kate Palmer as the Commission's Chief Executive Officer.

13 December 2016

Report outlines efforts to increase women in sports management

A report released today by the Male Champions of Change Sport group shows how it is working to increase the representation of women in sports management in Australia.

08 December 2016

AusPlay shows the sporting behaviours of a nation

The Australian Sports Commission has released the first findings of the most comprehensive national population survey into sport and physical activity in Australia.

02 December 2016

AIS warns against genetic testing for talent ID in children

The AIS has warned against using online direct-to-consumer genetic testing companies to predict athletic ability, especially in children under the age of 18.

23 November 2016

Generating commercial revenue for national sporting organisations

CEOs and commercial teams from all Australian Sports Commission-funded sports will attend the Commission’s inaugural Commercially Sustainable Sport forum in December.

17 November 2016

AIS and Commonwealth Games Australia invest in athletes

The AIS and Commonwealth Games Australia are combining resources to provide more than $13 million in direct grants to athletes in 2017.

16 November 2016

15 sports figure as finalists in 2016 AIS Sport Performance Awards

Athletes and teams from 15 sports have been selected as finalists for the 2016 AIS Sport Performance awards, with winners to be announced on 14 December.