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01 Apr 2026How the Para Athlete Barrier Fund helped Tudhope shine at Milano Cortina
Para athletes preparing for the Commonwealth Games and other major events are set to receive extra support to address rising costs and performance barriers through a new round of grants opened by the Australian Institute of Sport (AIS).
31 Mar 2026- ASC
- Play Well
Sailing charts course to grow participation to Brisbane 2032 and beyond
Getting more Australians on the water, more often and in more ways is the focus of Australian Sailing’s new national Participation Plan.
24 Mar 2026AIS innovation to aid athletes at Glasgow Commonwealth Games
With just over 100 days to go until the Commonwealth Games, Australian Institute of Sport (AIS) designed recovery equipment has begun its 16,000km journey to Glasgow.
- 17 Mar 2026
Milestones and medals for Aussies at Winter Paralympics
The Australian Sports Commission (ASC) has congratulated the Australian Paralympic Team on a campaign defined by historic milestones and an enduring streak of success at the Milano Cortina 2026 Paralympic Winter Games.
16 Mar 2026Future Green and Gold returns in 2026 to discover Australia’s next generation of Brisbane 2032 athletes
A nationwide talent search to discover Australia’s next generation of Olympic and Paralympic athletes returns in 2026 with registrations opening today for the Future Green and Gold campaign.
12 Mar 2026Community turns out to learn more about AIS Podium Project
Around 50 people attended an information session at the Australian Institute of Sport (AIS) campus in Bruce to learn more about the AIS Podium Project.
05 Mar 2026Cate Campbell joins AIS program supporting retired female athletes
Even after carefully planning her retirement from swimming, eight-time Olympic medallist Cate Campbell says stepping away from elite sport has been challenging, highlighting the importance of programs like the Australian Institute of Sport’s (AIS) Accelerate program that support athletes as they navigate life beyond competition.
03 Mar 2026- ASC
- Play Well
ASC and Sportish team up for Play Well podcast
Some of the country’s biggest names have thrown their support behind Australia’s Sport Participation Strategy, Play Well, by taking part in a new podcast series.
02 Mar 2026- AIS
- ASC
Australian Sports Commission launches world-leading AI in sport guidelines
The Australian Sports Commission (ASC) and Australia’s national science agency, CSIRO, have launched two pioneering guidelines to help everyone involved in sport – from grassroots to high performance – use artificial intelligence (AI) responsibly and effectively.
27 Feb 2026AIS Podium Project major works tender shortlist announced
The once-in-a-generation redevelopment of the Australian Institute of Sport (AIS) in Canberra has reached another important milestone, with three construction companies shortlisted to participate in the major works tender.
25 Feb 2026- AIS
- ASC
Kieren Perkins reappointed ahead of Brisbane Games
The Australian Sports Commission (ASC) welcomes the reappointment of Kieren Perkins OAM as Chief Executive Officer for a further five years, providing leadership stability for Australian sport as the nation continues to build towards the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
23 Feb 2026- ASC
History made as first photographer joins ranks of Lifetime Achievers at ASC Media Awards
Phil Hillyard, whose images have chronicled the iconic moments in Australian sport for decades, has made history by becoming the first photographer to be named a recipient of the prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award at the 24th Australian Sports Commission (ASC) Media Awards.