Media Centre

31 March 2016

Lauren Jackson the epitome of AIS success

Matt Favier has paid tribute to retiring basketball star Lauren Jackson, declaring her as one of the nation’s greatest female sporting icons and the “epitome of the AIS”.

25 March 2016

Justice and reward for Tallent

ASC Chair John Wylie has congratulated Australian race walker Jared Tallent and says it’s fitting that he be added to Australia’s illustrious list of Olympic champions.

18 March 2016

Paralympic rower fighting her way to Rio at the AIS

Three-time world champion rower Kathryn Ross has taken up cross-training in boxing at the AIS, determined to fight for gold at the 2016 Rio Paralympics.

17 March 2016

The dAIS program supports our athletes in the quest to win gold

One of our best and brightest athletes, Shelley Watts shares her story on the support she has received from dAIS.

07 March 2016

Ballard and Fearnley talk about sustainable success at AIS

See wheelchair athletes Kurt Fearnley and Angie Ballard - both aiming for their fifth Paralympic Games - talk about sustained success over a long period.

03 March 2016

Vale Sarah Tait

The AIS extends its deepest sympathies to the family and friends of rower Sarah Tait (nee Outhwaite) who passed away last night after a battle with illness.

03 March 2016

Vale Sarah Tait

The AIS extends its deepest sympathies to the family and friends of rower Sarah Tait (nee Outhwaite) who passed away last night.

24 February 2016

Australian Golfer Jason Day named Male Athlete of the Year

Jason Day capped off a remarkable year by being named the 2015 ASPAs Male Athlete of the Year in Sydney. 

24 February 2016

Cyclists ride success at the ASPAS

The Australian women’s cycling pursuit team have been named joint winners of the 2015 ASPAs Team of the Year in Sydney.

24 February 2016

Donohoe takes out Para-Performance of the Year

Alistair Donohoe has been awarded the 2015 AIS Sport Performance Awards (ASPAs) Para Performance of the Year in Sydney.