The Australian Sports Commission

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The Australian Sports Commission the
Australian Institute of Sport
The Australian Sports Commission the
Australian Institute of Sport

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Australian Sports Commission

• A statutory authority of the Australian
  Government
• Operates under the Australian Sports Commission
  Act 1989.
• Also subject to regulation through the
  Commonwealth Authorities and Companies Act 1997.

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Our vision
To continue to be recognised as the world leader
in developing high performance and community
sport.
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Our mission
To enrich the lives of all Australians through
sport. Our objectives An effective national
sports system that offers improved participation
in quality sports activities by
Australians. Excellence in sports performance by
Australians.
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Structure
Minister

Board
Chief Executive Officer
Business Operations
Sport Perf. Dev.
AIS
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AIS Focus
Recognition of the Australian Institute of Sport
as a World centre of excellence for the training
and development of elite athletes and coaches
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AIS Focus

• Strengthening the effectiveness of the Australian
  Institute of Sport through the adoption of a
  continuous improvement philosophy and
• Providing innovative and integrated support
  services at the AIS to enhance athlete and
  program performance.

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Programs
The AIS operates from its service hub in Canberra
and has training programs operating in Perth,
Adelaide, Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane and the
Gold Coast.
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Programs
It offers scholarships annually to about 700
athletes in 35 sports programs covering 26 sports
and employs around 75 coaches.
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AIS Sport Program Locations
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Elite Athlete Pathway
Each National Sporting Organisation (NSO) has an
elite athlete pathway.
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Elite Athlete Pathway
The AIS plays one of two roles in the NSOs elite
athlete pathway by conducting sports
programstargeted at either the

• Elite or senior international programs (20
  sports programs)
• Pre elite or developmental programs (15 sports
  programs)

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Sport Performance and Development Group
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SPD Key Strategies

• Provide integrated services and funding to NSOs
  and other key stakeholders based on their
  individual needs, priorities and capacity to
  contribute to the ASCs objectives.
• Challenge NSOs to achieve agreed higher
  organisational, membership and athlete
  performance targets.
• Provide national leadership on key issues and
  challenges within the sport industry.
• Demonstrate the social, economic and health
  benefits of participation in organised sport.

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The Australian Sports Commission the
Australian Institute of Sport