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Nestlé-AIS school program The Good Village inspiring future athletes
Tokyo bronze medallist rower Cameron Girdlestone believes The Good Village is helping inspire the next generation of Olympic athletes.
Supporting sporting organisations to be more effective
Despite the challenges that COVID 19 has presented, Sport Australia’s online diagnostic tool, Game Plan, is helping sporting clubs and organisations get back underway stronger than ever.
Women Leaders in Sport recipient addresses gender equity in Queensland Parliament
Imogen Ruyg, the 16-year-old Youth Member for Traeger, addressed the need to achieve gender equity in rugby.
Applications open for women athletes to Accelerate careers
Applications are now open for the 2022 Australian Institute of Sport Accelerate Program, an initiative launched this year to support the leadership development of women athletes pursuing career options in sport.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
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.
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.