'Shuttle vision' for Paris
May 23, 2024Australian Para-badminton will be represented at the 2024 Paralympic Games by two athletes who have travelled starkly different pathways but feel similar gratitude, determination and excitement about what lies ahead in Paris.
Careers Week | Collaborating for success with Deakin University
May 17, 2024VIS promotes a dual-career approach, where athletes are encouraged to pursue education and personal development alongside their athletic endeavours. Collaborating with educational institutions, like Deakin University, provides balance to the unique needs of high-performance athletes.
Careers Week | Beyond the stage with Sarah Thompson
May 13, 2024Sarah Thompson's journey from ballet to high-performance sports offers a unique perspective on athlete welfare. As a former ballerina turned Performance Lifestyle Adviser at the Victorian Institute of Sport, Thompson's experience navigating the demands of professional dance informs her approach to supporting VIS athletes.
Shelley Matheson | A Glider in Name Only
May 12, 2024Few have accomplished all that Shelley Matheson (nee Chaplin) has: At the age of 39, she has won three Paralympic medals, captained her country, travelled the world, and given birth to two daughters - unmedicated no less. And she’s done it all from a wheelchair.
Harrison Calls Time
May 9, 2024The Board of the Victorian Institute of Sport has paid tribute to Chief Executive Officer Anne Marie Harrison who announced today that she will retire in October, after 18 years in the role.
In-Seine Facts | The Evolution of the Paralympic Logo
April 29, 2024Could you draw the Paralympic logo from memory right now? Well, you'd be forgiven if you can't. Unlike the rings of the modern Olympic Games which have only been tweaked twice since 1896, the logo of the Paralympic Games has been altered four times, including as recently as 2019.
Between You & Me: Jaryd Clifford and Tim Logan
April 24, 2024The power of friendship and it's contribution to a pursuit of athletic excellence rings true for Paralympian Jaryd Clifford and his guide, best friend and housemate, Tim Logan.
In-Seine Facts | The Games Torch Relay
April 16, 2024The Olympic flame will be lit in ancient Olympia today, Tuesday April 16, and will be carried on a 68-day relay for the first ever opening ceremony to take place outside of a stadium, along the Seine river in Paris on July 26.
The Wellbeing Nexus
April 4, 2024Deakin University in collaboration with the Victorian Institute of Sport has researched the role of Performance Lifestyle Advisers (PLAs) and how the profession in holistic athlete wellbeing contributes to high performance outcomes for Australia.
Between You and Me: Sam Williamson and Jono Wallace-Smith
March 28, 2024World Champion swimmer Sam Williamson and his VIS Physical Preparation Coach, Jono Wallace-Smith have an undoubtedly unique friendship. Dive into their quirky conversations, bromance moments and how they're gearing up for Paris qualification.
