Victorian Institute of Sport (VIS) wheelchair basketball coach Jeremy Synot has been appointed head coach of the Australian Gliders, Australia’s women’s national wheelchair basketball team, by Basketball Australia. Synot works daily with VIS scholarship holders at the forefront of wheelchair basketball in Victoria, supporting athletes who train and develop within the Institute’s high performance program. His appointment…

Reflection by Andrew Palumbo, Hazel Glen College teacher  As a leader of a College Athlete Academy, at Hazel Glen College, it’s a no-brainer to welcome athletes from the Victorian Institute of Sport (VIS) to our campus to speak to our students. Particularly Para athletes, whose stories of resilience and perspective add a powerful and meaningful dimension to the inspiring visits.  In the past three…

Despite pouring rain over Melbourne, the 2026 Maurie Plant Meet delivered a night of standout athletics, with over 15 Victorian Institute of Sport (VIS) athletes on the schedule. Competing on home ground against some of the world’s best, it was a night to remember. Claudia Hollingsworth lined up against formidable opposition in the Women’s 1500m,…