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61 rising stars ready to make their mark in Paris
Next week the world will once again turn its attention to Paris with the 2024 Paralympic Games kicking off on August 28.
Helping more Aussies be active for life
Building a healthier generation of more active Australians is the aim of a new group created as part of the nation’s first co-designed Sport Participation Strategy – Play Well.
Junior Dolphins descend on AIS for Pan Pacific Championships
Australia’s Junior Dolphins will line up against the best young swimmers from the USA, Canada, Japan, New Zealand and more when the 2024 Junior Pan Pacific Swimming Championships gets underway at the Australian Institute of Sport (AIS) in Canberra tomorrow.
Affiliate program launched to help more Aussies Play Well
A new program has been launched to ensure more organisations can help transform sport participation across Australia in line with the Play Well Strategy.
New Griffith University scholarship to help athletes win well in sport and in life
The Australian Institute of Sport (AIS) is proud to partner with Griffith University on a new scholarship program supporting career pathways of Australia’s high performance athletes.
Science Week 2024: Uniting sport and science to win well
This National Science Week, the Australian Sports Commission (ASC) is proud to showcase our incredible scientific work, uniting sport and science to help athletes achieve their best.
AIS to double number of Paralympic coaches ahead of Brisbane 2032
As the world prepares to celebrate the 2024 Paris Paralympic Games, the Australian Institute of Sport has revealed a bold new plan to ensure the nation’s Para athletes have access to the world’s best coaches in the lead up to Brisbane 2032 and beyond.
From local sporting champions to Olympic medallists
A decade on from receiving Australian Sports Commission (ASC) Local Sporting Champion (LSC) grants, Nina Kennedy, Jess Hull, and Matt Denny have returned home triumphant from Paris after contributing to Australia’s best ever Olympic performance.
AIS announced as a new member of the Cultural Attractions of Australia
The Australian Institute of Sport (AIS) is thrilled to be named as one of the newest additions to the Cultural Attractions of Australia (CAOA).
Play Well Implementation Plan launched
The sport sector continues to work closely together on the nation’s first codesigned National Sport Participation Strategy which aims to transform sport participation to Brisbane 2032 and beyond.
ASC celebrates historic performance in Paris
Australian Sports Commission CEO Kieren Perkins OAM says the record-breaking Olympic performance in Paris reflects the nation’s united sports system and should leave all Australians excited about the future of sport in this country.
Don’t wait another four years to cheer on the green and gold
In an opinion piece for the Nine newspapers, Australian Sports Commission CEO Kieren Perkins OAM urges Australians to keep supporting our Aussie Olympians and Paralympians after we say farewell to Paris.