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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.
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.
2022 Women Leaders in Sport grants to support emerging leaders
Hundreds of emerging female leaders in Australian sport will receive quality professional development and training under Sport Australia’s 2022 Women Leaders in Sport grants.
Education and sport a winning mix with new scholarships
$200,000 AIS Education Scholarship program for athletes launched for 2021-22
Award Entries Open - seeking Australia’s best sports media
As the nation reflects on the success of the Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics, and with finals fever in the football codes taking hold across the country, entries for the prestigious Sport Australia Media Awards have opened.
AIS Fitness Centre Closes
We wish to advise that the AIS Fitness Centre will not re-open and has ceased operating.
Recruitment of ASC Chief Executive Officer
The Australian Sports Commission has announced that the organisation will undertake a global search to appoint a Chief Executive Officer.
New AIS programs helping to Elevate women coaches
The Australian Institute of Sport (AIS) continues to prioritise the progress of women in Australian high performance sport, with 47 talented pathway coaches – 33 women – participating in two new professional development programs.
Sports grants to help build stronger healthier communities
Applications for the second round of Sport Australia’s Participation Grant program have opened, with eligible national sport and physical activity organisations encouraged to apply for grants of up to $450,000 each.
Australia’s Paralympians triumph and inspire in Tokyo
“The toughest of Paralympic preparations has provided us with the most inspiring of human performances,” said Australian Sports Commission Chair Josephine Sukkar AM, congratulating Australia’s Paralympic team on a triumphant Tokyo Games.
“I feel like a high performance athlete”: How Taymon Kenton-Smith targeted Tokyo
Confidence is key when competing at the highest level and the AIS Engineering Team has helped Para-archer Taymon Kenton-Smith feel world-class for his first Paralympic Games.
Hockeyroos goalkeeper Rachael Lynch keeps score for Lifeline
Lynch added an extra incentive for her team-mates during their Olympic campaign when she pledged to donate $100 to Lifeline for every goal scored.