03 February 2025
Four-time Paralympian joins AIS Para Uplift leadership team
The Australian Institute of Sport (AIS) has announced that four-time Paralympian Mitch Gourley has joined the team working to make the Brisbane 2032 Paralympics Australia’s most successful Games ever.
Read more about Four-time Paralympian joins AIS Para Uplift leadership team31 January 2025
Professional development opportunities in high performance sport
Whether you currently work in high performance sport or are a former athlete looking to get involved, the Australian Sports Commission (ASC) is seeking expressions of interest for a variety of career-enhancing programs within the sports sector.
Read more about Professional development opportunities in high performance sport28 January 2025
How athletes can use their downtime for career development
Athletes are naturally driven to seek a competitive edge, and many are extending that mindset beyond sport, using their time between training to focus on personal growth and career development.
Read more about How athletes can use their downtime for career development23 January 2025
Paris Games inspired pride and physical activity among Aussies
With iconic venues and impressive performances, the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games left a lasting impression on Australians, with new data revealing it sparked a surge of national pride and encouraged participation in sport.
Read more about Paris Games inspired pride and physical activity among Aussies22 January 2025
ASC goes all in for intersectionality
The Australian Sports Commission (ASC) has launched a world-leading roadmap to help sports and clubs embrace intersectionality and grow participation.
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Sport executives join bid to transform community sport
Another eight sport leaders will help guide Australia’s first Sport Participation Strategy, Play Well, which aims to create safe, welcoming, inclusive and fun sporting experiences.
Read more about Sport executives join bid to transform community sport21 January 2025
ASC launches new Director Education course
A new free online course developed by the Australian Sports Commission (ASC) is helping sporting leaders increase diversity in their sporting organisation's leadership.
Read more about ASC launches new Director Education course16 January 2025
Para super coach to help drive coaching expertise ahead of Brisbane 2032
The Australian Institute of Sport (AIS) has appointed renowned coach Jenni Banks OAM to spearhead the push to ensure the nation’s Para athletes have access to the world’s best coaches in the lead up to Brisbane 2032 and beyond.
Read more about Para super coach to help drive coaching expertise ahead of Brisbane 203213 January 2025
Athlete voice central in new Win Well Strategy Leadership Group
Recently retired Olympian and Paralympian Milly Tapper, Australia’s first Indigenous female Olympic boxer Marissa Williamson Pohlman, and two-time Winter Olympian Brodie Summers have been announced as members of the Leadership Group for the next stage of Australia’s High Performance 2032+ Sport Strategy (Win Well Strategy).
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