22 October 2021

Physical literacy work shortlisted for Engagement Australia Excellence Awards

Work led by Sport Australia to define physical literacy and help Australians lead more active lives has been named as a finalist in the Engagement Australia 2021 Excellence Awards.

19 October 2021

Sport Australia’s Sporting Schools program hits record milestone

An Australian Government program to keep students active has reached a significant milestone having provided more than 10 million opportunities for children to participate in sport.

18 October 2021

AIS support available to help athletes, past and present

The Australian Institute of Sport (AIS) has never had a greater focus on athlete wellbeing and encourages all athletes – past and present – to reach out for support, if and when they need it.

18 October 2021

Two weeks left to enter the Sport Australia Media Awards

Now in their 20th year, the Sport Australia Media Awards recognise excellence in Australian sports journalism, broadcasting, production and photography.

11 October 2021

Sport Australia welcomes media awards lifetime achiever Karen Tighe back to the airwaves

Sport Australia was thrilled to hear veteran broadcaster Karen Tighe return to ABC Grandstand at the weekend after a prolonged absence due to illness.

08 October 2021

Major project to examine concussion in Australian sport

Research comparing the brain health of retired athletes from collision and non-collision sports will be part of a comprehensive and collaborative concussion project being led by the Australian Institute of Sport (AIS).

06 October 2021

2021 Women Leaders in Sport recipient says OAM for service to parachuting a career highlight

Skydiving world record breaker Jules McConnel is an expert in controlling her nerves from 20,000 feet above ground, however receiving the Medal of Order of Australia left her speechless.

06 October 2021

AIS CEO Peter Conde standing down after successful Tokyo Games

Australian Institute of Sport (AIS) CEO Peter Conde has announced he will stand down from the role in the new year, following the success of the Tokyo Games.

05 October 2021

Six of Australia’s greatest sporting heroes to mentor the next generation of stars

The Sport Australia Hall of Fame has announced its Scholarship and Mentoring Program for 2022 which will see five Olympic champions and one of rugby’s greatest ever players mentor Australia’s next generation of stars.

01 October 2021

Australian Sports Commission CEO recruitment

The ASC is seeking an experienced and visionary chief executive officer to drive Australian sport to be the best in the world and to be recognised nationally and internationally for its leadership.