Wheelchair Basketballer, Chithic Machar, on Resilience, Ambition and Teamwork
October 25, 2023Wheelchair basketball is the fastest growing sport for athletes with disability, according to Disability Sports Australia. When Chithic Machar attended a school holiday program for wheelchair basketball as a teenager in Werribee, he discovered a passion he is now turning into a career.
Squash Named Among Five New Sports for LA28
October 24, 2023Squash has been named among the five additions to the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic Games, with its inclusion creating excitement among the sports next generation.
From Interns and Athletes to Professionals
October 23, 2023Life at the Victorian Institute of Sport (VIS) begins differently for everyone, but the high-performance atmosphere and the wealth of opportunities it provides often leave an indelible mark on those who walk through its doors.
Athlete for Good grant recipient Rhydian Cowley on his journey in environmental sustainability and his work with Bush Heritage Australia
October 20, 2023Dual Olympian and Victorian Institute of Sport athlete Rhydian Cowley has been selected for the P&G Athlete for Good Program, receiving $24,000 USD for his chosen charity Bush Heritage Australia.
VIS Athlete Selections for 2023 Pacific Games
October 20, 2023Nineteen Victorian Institute of Sport athletes have been selected in the 75-strong Australian team for the 2023 Pacific Games in the Solomon Islands.
The VIS Helping to Change the Game
October 18, 2023The VIS is proud to be a leader within gender equality and sport with over half the high-performance expert and senior roles filled by women. VIS Para-cyclist, triple Paralympian and nine-time world champion, Carol Cooke, is an ambassador for the Change Our Game initiative, which works to level the playing field for women and girls in sport.
Replace 4 wheels for 2 | Ride2Work Day
October 17, 2023Ride2Work day encourages everyday Victorians to hop on their bikes and get active on their commute to work. National initiatives such as this one assist in promoting an active and healthy lifestyle - and potentially breeding the next crop of cycling athletes!
Right Thought at the Right Time | World Mental Health Day
October 9, 2023VIS Performance Psychologist, Laura Cosgrove, works with the athletics program to support their mental wellbeing and mental preparation. It is her view that being led off piste by emotions or thoughts is not the core issue – it’s the response to them that causes the distraction.
Fuelling for Endurance Events
October 8, 2023The Melbourne Marathon is less than a week away and the fun run season is upon us. VIS Sports Dietitian, Jess Rothwell, works with our athletic program including elite endurance athletes. She shares her insights into understanding nutrition planning for long distance events.
Overcoming the harshest critic; yourself
October 6, 2023VIS hockey athlete and Jillaroos defender, Emily Hamilton-Smith, is living her dream whilst being her own barrier to success.
