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Shifting the dial for women in high-performance strength and conditioning hero image

Shifting the dial for women in high-performance strength and conditioning

March 7, 2025

In line with this year's International Women’s Day theme, the VIS is actively closing gender gaps in high performance sport by unlocking equal opportunities for females in strength and conditioning coaching; an area requiring bold action to shift the dial and lead the industry change.

Livingstone OAM shaping the VIS' future for a successful runway to Brisbane 2032 hero image

Livingstone OAM shaping the VIS' future for a successful runway to Brisbane 2032

February 27, 2025

The first 100 days for a new CEO require a unique blend of courage and curiosity to set the stage for long-term success, something Nicole Livingstone OAM has delicately delivered with infectious enthusiasm.

Victoria’s rich hockey goalkeeping history on track to continue in the form of Jed Snowden hero image

Victoria’s rich hockey goalkeeping history on track to continue in the form of Jed Snowden

February 20, 2025

Victoria has long been a breeding ground for some of Australia’s most successful field hockey goalkeepers, some of whom have achieved legendary status and left an indelible mark on the sport.

VIS seeks a dynamic Director High Performance to drive 2028 and 2032 Olympic and Paralympic success hero image

VIS seeks a dynamic Director High Performance to drive 2028 and 2032 Olympic and Paralympic success

February 10, 2025

The Victorian Institute of Sport is recruiting a new Director High Performance to join the organisation, to lead the VIS towards to the Los Angeles 2028 and Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games and beyond.

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The countdown to Milano Cortina 2026 is on

February 6, 2025

The VIS joins the Australian Winter Olympic Team and the country's winter sports community in celebrating one year until Australia takes on the world at the 2026 Milano Cortina Olympic Winter Games in Italy.

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VIS welcomes Our Connection to Country Officer

February 5, 2025

The Victorian Institute of Sport (VIS) in collaboration with the Australian Sports Commission (ASC) has appointed proud Wadawurrung man Jamie McPherson to the role of Our Connection to Country Officer.

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VIS Physical Preparation Traineeships are now open for 2025

February 3, 2025

Become a career strength and conditioning coach in high-performance sport with exciting opportunities to join the Physical Preparation department at the Victorian Institute of Sport now available.

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VIS cyclists recognised at Australia Day Honours

January 28, 2025

Cyclists Grace Brown and Kelland O'Brien have been honoured at the 2025 Australia Day Awards for their maiden gold medals at the Paris Olympic Games.

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Carol's Cycle of Life

January 21, 2025

​After 14 unforgettable years at the top level of the sport, having won nine world titles and three Paralympic gold medals, Carol Cooke AM PLY has called time on her incredible Para cycling career.

New talent breaks through as Australian cycling bids farewell to legend at Road Nationals hero image

New talent breaks through as Australian cycling bids farewell to legend at Road Nationals

January 14, 2025

The 2025 Australian Road National Championships highlighted the emergence of rising stars as new champions, while bidding farewell to Para-cycling legend Carol Cooke AM.

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