Media Centre

12 May 2021

AIS welcomes extended funding certainty for sports

The AIS welcomes the Australian Government’s extension of high performance sport funding through to the 2024 Paris Games, that will enable sports to plan further ahead with greater certainty.

07 May 2021

Australian Sports Commission apology

The Australian Sports Commission Board offers our apology and ongoing support to former Australian Institute of Sport athletes treated inappropriately in the past.

06 May 2021

Aussie gold medallists climb to new heights with Tokyo hopefuls

The AIS GMR program is continuing its work to support athletes in the lead up to Tokyo.

02 May 2021

Australian Sports Commission statement: AIS support service established

Australian Sports Commission statement regarding the Australian Human Rights Commission independent review of gymnastics in Australia.

30 April 2021

Tafe NSW partners with AIS to train elite athletes

TAFE NSW and AIS have signed a partnership to encourage more elite athletes to pursue vocational education and training pathways.

28 April 2021

AIS welcomes vaccinations ahead of Tokyo Games

The AIS has welcomed the Australian Government’s announcement that Australian athletes and support teams will be vaccinated ahead of the Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics.

27 April 2021

Breakthrough2022 Athlete Funding Program Aiming to Deliver in Birmingham

Commonwealth Games Australia has launched a $2 million-dollar support scheme for athletes in the lead-up to Birmingham 2022 and the AIS is proud to help deliver it. CGA’s ‘Breakthrough2022’ will be administered by the AIS and will be in addition to the $14 million in direct athlete grants the AIS already provides each year through its dAIS scheme.

23 April 2021

Cross Country Skiers put to test during AIS camp

With the 2022 Beijing Olympic Games less than a year away, the Australian cross country ski squad recently took up residence at the AIS for a week-long testing camp.

23 April 2021

Help at hand as mental health referrals rise

As excitement and nerves build in the lead-up to the Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics, Peter Conde has encouraged athletes and sport staff to prioritise mental health and wellbeing and seek support if needed.

23 April 2021

Australian Institute of Sport unveils next step in national quality assurance

The AIS has announced the next stage in the evolution of quality assurance in the Australian high-performance sport system: the AIS National Quality Standards Scheme.