Athlete Ambassadors
Athletes involved in the program will:
- Completing induction
- Group training
- Goal setting & planning
- Yarn with prominent ATSI community members
- Supporting & visiting organisations & Initiatives in ATSI communities
- Presenting in the greater community
- Advocating in sport
- Sharing awareness through media, events & campaigns
Outcomes for athletes
Increased knowledge of Indigenous culture, land and people
Improved role modelling behaviour and capability
Skill development
Opportunity to share learnings as a role model
Exposure through AIS social channels and media opportunities
Opportunity to connect to their community for improved personal wellbeing and performance
Networking with organisations in communities and at associated events facilitated by AIS
Dates
Program will run from March 2021 to November 2021 and will operate around the Olympics and Paralympics for those athletes attending.