Australian Institute of Sport set for Summit launch of new Athlete Wellbeing and Engagement division

The upcoming Australian Institute of Sport (AIS) Summit, to be held on 5th and 6th June, is set to see the official launch of the AIS’ new Athlete Wellbeing and Engagement division, bringing together practitioners and athletes from various sports across the country to develop a national action plan for athlete wellbeing.

The AIS is enhancing its commitment to issues such as mental health in sport by establishing the new team, to be led by AIS Deputy Director Matti Clements.

Clements said the AIS Summit - Beyond the Podium - was an essential forum for athletes and practitioners to contribute to a meaningful and coordinated national plan.

Clements advised “many sports already dedicate fantastic time and resourcing to athlete wellbeing and engagement and we understand no individual athlete or sport is exactly the same.

“But the AIS is committed to providing national leadership in this space, sending a clear message to our athletes and sports that they are our greatest assets.

“Having athlete voices at this Summit will be crucial because this is their strategy, for their benefit, and it needs their engagement.”

Athletes attending the Summit, being held on 5th and 6th June will include Olympic and Commonwealth Games gold medallist Mark Knowles and Olympic gold medal rower.

To receive more information or to register interest in attending the AIS Summit - Beyond the Podium - email Summit@ausport.gov.au

Image: Olympic gold medal rower Kim Brennan. Courtesy of the Australian Olympic Committee.

21st May 2018 - PETER CONDE EXPLAINS AUSTRALIAN INSTITUTE OF SPORT’S PATHWAY TO THE FUTURE

11th May 2018 - SPORTS COMMISSION WELCOMES FUNDING TO GET AUSTRALIANS ACTIVE

9th May 2018 - FEDERAL BUDGET BACKS SPORT AND ACTIVITY, DISAPPOINTS ARTS AND TOURISM 

8th May 2018 - REPORT SUGGESTS AUSTRALIAN INSTITUTE OF SPORT TO SHED 40 JOBS AT CANBERRA BASE 

19th April 2018 - IAN BURNS SETS GOAL FOR AIS TO BE WORLD LEADER IN SPORT TECHNOLOGY 

28th January 2018 - AIS CREATES NEW TEAM TO FOCUS ON MENTAL HEALTH IN SPORT

22nd January 2018 - NEW SPORTS COMMISSION EXECUTIVE TO FOCUS ON PARTNERSHIPS AND PARTICIPATION

16th January 2018 - SPORTS COMMISSION’S OUR SPORTING FUTURE CONFERENCE TO COMBINE WITH NATIONAL SPORTS CONVENTION 

21st December 2017 - AUSTRALIAN SPORTS COMMISSION COMMITS TO NATIONAL STANDARD FOR SPORT SCIENCE

23rd October 2017 - SENIOR APPOINTMENTS TO ENHANCE AUSTRALIAN SPORTS COMMISSION LEADERSHIP

29th August 2017 - PETER CONDE APPOINTED NEW AIS DIRECTOR

24th August 2017 - AOC PROMISES TO OVERHAUL INTERNAL CULTURE AFTER DAMNING REVIEW 

5th August 2017 - FEDERAL SPORTS MINISTER LAUNCHES REVIEW INTO INTEGRITY OF AUSTRALIAN SPORT 

8th June 2017 - AUSTRALIAN SPORTS COMMISSION ALLOCATES MORE THAN $120 MILLION TO SPORT

13th December 2016 - KATE PALMER UNVEILED AS NEW AUSTRALIAN SPORTS COMMISSION CHIEF EXECUTIVE

1st September 2016 - AUSTRALIAN SPORTS COMMISSION COMMITS TO WINNING EDGE PRINCIPLES AND FURTHER REFORMS 

16th October 2014 - AIS LAUNCHES BIGGEST INVESTMENT IN ATHLETE WELLBEING

Asking a small favour
We hope that you value the news that we publish so while you're here can we ask for your support?

The news we publish at www.ausleisure.com.au is independent, credible (we hope) and free for you to access, with no pay walls and no annoying pop-up ads.

However, as an independent publisher, can we ask for you to support us by subscribing to the printed Australasian Leisure Management magazine - if you don't already do so.

Published bi-monthly since 1997, the printed Australasian Leisure Management differs from this website in that it publishes longer, in-depth and analytical features covering aquatics, attractions, entertainment, events, fitness, parks, recreation, sport, tourism and venues management.

Subscriptions cost just $90 a year.

Click here to subscribe.