The Victorian Institute of Sport join forces with the Australian Institute of Fitness
November 18th, 2021The Victorian Institute of Sport (VIS) is pleased to announce an exciting new partnership with the Australian Institute of Fitness (AIF).
WEEKEND WRITE-UP: A Career Best and An Impressive Return Home
October 25th, 2021In VIS Sport, India Robinson pulled together a career-best result to date, as Steph Catley impressed in the Commonwealth Bank Matildas 3-1 victory over Brazil.
Cook with Tokyo Olympian Jemima Montag
October 13th, 2021Victorian Institute of Sport scholarship holder and Tokyo Olympian Jemima Montag teaches us all how to cook 'Buckwheat Crepes, Two Ways'.
National Nutrition Week 2021
October 11th, 2021This week is National Nutrition Week, providing a time to reflect on our own nutrition and consider if we are achieving balance and meeting our needs for optimal health and performance. The focus for this year’s Nutrition week is “Get more veg in your life”.
Di Honey extends for two years
September 30th, 2021One of Australia’s netball greats, Di Honey has extended her contract as Assistant Coach of the Melbourne Vixens for two years in a full-time capacity.
Liz Watson named Diamonds Captain
September 23rd, 2021Mid-court star Liz Watson has been announced as the 25th national captain, with Sunshine Coast Lightning's Steph Wood named as the Origin Australian Diamonds vice-captain.
From crash to companions: Gillian Niven
September 20th, 2021When long-time VIS remedial massage therapist, Gillian Niven, travelled to Tokyo she thought she would travel home with everyone else after the closing ceremony. However, Niven’s Paralympic assignment didn’t end there as an unfortunate crash for a VIS Paralympian extended her stay, but filled it with long-lasting memories.
Unfinished business
September 17th, 2021Carol Cooke AM, a three-time Paralympic gold medallist, arrived in Tokyo as the athlete to beat. For Cooke, Tokyo turned out to be a Games like no other, for many different reasons.
Becoming Paralympic champion: Emily Petricola
September 17th, 2021In 2007, following the sudden onset of numbness throughout her body, Emily Petricola was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis (MS). She was 27. Fast forward six years, Emily is a Paralympic Champion!
The marathon men: Clifford and Logan reflect on Tokyo
September 17th, 2021Jaryd Clifford returned to Australia as a three-time Paralympic medallist, winning silver in both the T12/13 Marathon and the 5000m, and a bronze in the 1500m.
