07 October 2020

Sporting Schools program to continue keeping kids active through sport

Sport Australia has welcomed the Australian Government’s $39.6 million commitment for an additional calendar year of funding for the Sporting Schools program as announced in the 2020-21 Federal Budget.

07 October 2020

Aussie athletes logging on to support Lifeline

COVID-19 restrictions aren’t stopping Australian athletes from showing their support to Lifeline Australia ahead of World Mental Health Day on Saturday 10th October.

01 October 2020

‘Lift off’ at world class winter training centre in Brisbane

The Australian Government, supported by the AIS and Sport Australia, has strongly invested in the new Olympic Winter Training Centre at the Sleeman Centre. the first year-round outdoor aerial training venue in the world.

01 October 2020

Accolades for retiring ASC Chair John Wylie AM

More direct funding to sports and athletes, a more efficient organisation, a focus of improved sport governance and greater recognition for women’s sport and the Paralympic movement highlight the leadership of Australian Sports Commission (ASC) Chair John Wylie AM.

20 September 2020

Sport Australia welcomes AusCycling announcement

Sport Australia congratulates Cycling Australia, BMX Australia and Mountain Bike Australia on their significant decision to join forces as AusCycling.

09 September 2020

Aussie coaches and athletes checking in for R U OK?Day

Sport is at the centre of many communities across Australia and this R U OK?Day, Thursday 10 September, coaches and athletes are encouraging everyone involved in sport from high performance to grassroots level to check in with one another, and ask R U OK?

08 September 2020

Seeking Australia’s best sports media – awards open now

Entries for the prestigious Sport Australia Media Awards are now open, recognising excellence in Australian sports journalism, broadcasting, production and photography.

07 September 2020

Spotlight on disordered eating in high performance sport

The Australian Institute of Sport (AIS) and National Eating Disorders Collaboration (NEDC) have today launched a call to action around awareness of poor self-image and poor body image among high-performance athletes, with the release of the AIS-NEDC Disordered Eating in High Performance Sport position statement and supporting resources.

04 September 2020

Sport Australia launches new podcast

Sport Australia is launching a new podcast to help boost sporting experiences, no matter what your role.

01 September 2020

A.H. Beard extends partnership with AIS

The AIS is thrilled to announce it has extended its partnership with A.H. Beard for another 12 months.