Vale Paulette Mifsud
August 3, 2016It is with deep regret that the VIS has learnt that Sport Psychologist Paulette Mifsud has passed away following a battle with cancer.
Alcott on a quest for more gold
August 1, 2016When Alcott, the newly crowned British Open Champion, takes to the court in Rio, he will be aiming to become one of just a handful athletes to win Paralympic gold in more than one sport.
Six swimmers selected for Rio
August 1, 2016The Australian Paralympic Committee has named the 36 athletes who will make up the Australian Paralympic Swimming Team set to compete at the Rio Games in Septembe
Women's eight handed Rio berth
July 27, 2016Rowing's international governing body FISA has announced that 22 of 28 Russian rowers have been banned from competing in the Rio 2016, meaning Australia Women's Eight is now heading to the Games.
Seven named in Steelers squad
July 25, 2016The 12-strong Australian Steelers squad for Rio 2016 was officially announced today by the Australian Paralympic Committee, with seven VIS athletes named in the squad.
Clarke called up for Rio
July 24, 2016VIS scholarship holder Simon Clarke has been named as the replacement rider in Australia's Rio Olympic Games road race after Simon Gerrans ruled himself out due to injury.
Eat your fruit, don't drink it!
July 23, 2016With juice shops popping up around Melbourne boasting the benefits of freshly squeezed fruit juices, it's enough to draw you in! But did you know that the nutritional benefits are not the same?
Sport Leadership Insights | Peer Leaders
July 23, 2016The role of peer leader has now been recognised as important to the success of a team.
ROWLEY STORMS TO KEIRIN GOLD
July 22, 2016Conor Rowley claimed Australia's first world title with victory in the men's keirin on day two of the 2016 UCI Junior Track World Championships in Aigle, Switzerland.
Rollers ready for revenge
July 19, 2016The pain of losing the London 2012 gold medal final is what will push the Australian men’s wheelchair basketball team to glory in Rio.
