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Leading sport bodies develop world-first coach course to safeguard young athletes
In a global first, three leading Australian sporting bodies have united to launch an innovative eLearning course to equip coaches of junior high performance athletes with the tools they need to deliver safe, effective and athlete-centred coaching.
Australia steps up to address research gap in women's sport
The race to close the research gap in women’s sport has taken a significant step with leading Australian researchers and sport scientists commencing a historic two-year project.
An Australian flavour in Italy
As the weather in Australia cools, locals and elite athletes alike are flocking to the Australian Institute of Sport European Training Centre (ETC) in Northern Italy.
Action plan announced to review sport infrastructure
For the first time ever a National Sport Infrastructure Action Plan is being developed with a goal to make sporting facilities across the country more welcoming, accessible and inclusive.
ASC launches biggest ever volunteer campaign
The Australian Sports Commission (ASC) is celebrating volunteers like never before by putting community coaches, officials and administrators on the map, literally.
AIS Podium Project helping build Australia’s sporting future
The Australian Sports Commission (ASC) has announced a new name for the biggest refresh of the Australian Institute of Sport (AIS) Campus in more than four decades.
Brisbane Roar forward among QUT-AIS scholarship recipients
Ten student-athletes from Queensland University of Technology (QUT) have been awarded $10,000 scholarships thanks to a partnership with the Australian Institute of Sport (AIS).
Participation Leaders meet to take Play Well to the playing field
More than 130 representatives from sports across Australia gathered in Sydney for the Australian Sports Commission’s fourth annual Participation Leaders Network (PLN) Conference.
New program helps adults master swimming
From escaping a rip to helping a friend safely back to shore after having a panic attack in the ocean, participants of an adults only swimming skills development program are putting their newfound skills into action – and saving lives in the process.
AIS welcomes launch of Australia’s fifth dedicated Para Sport Unit in Perth
The movement to make Australia a leading Para Sport nation by Brisbane 2032 has continued with the launch of a dedicated centre for Para athletes and sports at the Western Australian Institute of Sport (WAIS) in Perth.
Cameron Myers sets the pace during busy April at the AIS
While many Australians used the Easter break to rest and recharge, it was full steam ahead at the Australian Institute of Sport (AIS), with hundreds of eager athletes on site for high performance training camps and testing.
Junior cross-country skiers ready for winter at AIS
The Australian Junior Cross-Country Ski Team last week swapped snowy slopes for roller-skis and treadmills during a pre-season testing camp at the Australian Institute of Sport (AIS).