The VIS and University of Melbourne’s Spark Program came together to reimagine what’s possible for First Nations athletes beyond their playing careers. Through First Nations-led research and student innovation, the program proposes 'Ripple' - a culturally grounded...
Six months ago, Jamie McPherson stepped into history as the VIS’s Connection to Country Officer; a groundbreaking role introduced for the first time in the organisation’s 30-year journey.
How can Australia’s high performance sport system embrace the world’s oldest living culture? At the 2025 World Class to World Best conference, leaders explored bold ways to embed First Nations values for lasting impact. VIS Connection to Country Officer, Jamie McPherson, shares his insights from the conference which sparked powerful conversations.
In recognition of NAIDOC Week, we are celebrating one of our First Nations athletes who continues to achieve excellence both on and off the field. Victorian Institute of Sport lawn bowls athlete Kylie Lavis (née Whitehead) is a proud member of Warlpiri Country and was recently named in the AIS Share a Yarn program.