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Glasgow 2026

The Commonwealth Games return to the world stage in the vibrant and historic city of Glasgow, Scotland, from 23 July to 2 August.

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A woman with shoulder length brown hair stands in sunlight wearing a light pink top and navy blazer, holding a netball to her hip.

15 May 2026

VIS alumnus Sharelle McMahon etches her name into history at VicSport Awards

Winners have been announced for the Victorian Sport Awards (VSAs), honouring the Victorian sport and active recreation industry for achievements made during the 2025 calendar year. Presented by the Victorian Government and Vicsport on Wednesday 13 May in the Members Dining Room at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, 19 awards were presented that span individual and team…

A female athlete with blonde hair tied up is in action playing AFLW. She wears a black and white striped guernsey and black shorts, and is running whilst holding a red football in her hands. A green pitch and grandstand can be seen blurred in the background.

13 May 2026

National Careers Week: More than just an athlete

Reflection by Imogen Barnett, VIS Human Resources Administrator Three athletes. Three different sports. Three different lives on paper. A basketballer rushing from training to a classroom. An AFLW player leaving recovery for a hospital night shift. A soccer player lacing up the boots they once wore professionally, now searching for purpose beyond the game.…

The photo is taken in a gym, in the background is an athlete performing an exercise. In the foreground is the back of a young female in a white t-shirt and blue jeans, kneeling with a camera in her hands facing the athlete.

11 May 2026

Beyond the podium: How VIS internships are shaping future careers

Since its inception, the Victorian Institute of Sport (VIS) has been a driving force in shaping Australia’s sporting success. Behind every VIS athlete is a network of high performance experts working together to bring athlete’s ambitions to life – including the next generation of professionals stepping into the industry. VIS athletes have stood on Olympic,…