'Mental health can make or break an athlete' - Building mental resilience with Laetisha Scanlan
October 3, 2023With October being Mental Health Month and October 10 being the United Nation’s World Mental Health Day, the Victorian Institute of Sport looks at what it takes to succeed in sport and life.
Striving for Paris with Kate McDonald
September 29, 2023Victorian Institute of Sport (VIS) Artistic Gymnast, Kate McDonald, is hoping to secure a ticket to the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris with a strong performance at the Artistic Gymnastic World Championships which begin in Antwerp Saturday 30 September.
Playground to Podium | VIS Family Day
September 27, 2023VIS Family Day saw athletes and staff bring members of their families into the world class VIS facilities, demonstrating great representation of the VIS motto "Success in Sport and Life", as sacrifices are often made when working in high performance sport.
VIS Open Day Wrap Up
September 21, 2023Over 1000 people poured through the doors of the Victorian Institute of Sport (VIS) at Lakeside Stadium on September 20, marking a successful return for the institute's first open day in over four years.
Testing the physiological profiling of swimmers with PhD student, Karla Bulte
September 18, 2023The Victorian Institute of Sport (VIS) is the premier destination for students pursuing a career in sports science, according to VIS PhD Student – Swimming Physiology, Karla Bulte.
VIS is 'Here to Hear' this RU OK? Day, and everyday
September 14, 2023The 2023 theme for RU OK? Day is ‘I’m here to hear’, which serves as an opportunity for all of us to be active listeners and offer genuine support to those around us. The VIS, as an organisation, is here to hear for staff and athletes, every day, not just on R U OK? Day.
Kim Gray - Excelling with the Vixens
September 12, 2023VIS Performance Lifestyle Adviser, Kim Gray, is the Wellbeing Lead at the Melbourne Vixens and following less than two years into the role, she was named the joint winner of the Outstanding Service Award at the Vixens' 2023 Sharelle McMahon Medal ceremony.
Alistair Donohoe | Open Day Ambassador
September 11, 2023The Victorian Institute of Sport (VIS) is proud to announce that Paralympian Alistair Donohoe will take on an ambassadorial role at the VIS Open Day on Wednesday 20 September.
Kelly Cartwright | Open Day Ambassador
September 11, 2023Dual Paralympian and VIS alumni, Kelly Cartwright, joins the ambassadorial team for the upcoming VIS Open Day on Wednesday 20 September.
Liz Watson | Open Day Ambassador
September 11, 2023Diamonds captain, Melbourne Vixens co-captain and VIS athlete, Liz Watson, has been announced as an ambassador for the Victorian Institute of Sport's (VIS) open day on Wednesday 20 September, when the institute will open its doors to members of the public.
