Paris 2024 Olympics | One Year to Go
July 25, 2023Victorian Institute of Sport (VIS) athletes and staff are preparing towards the Paris 2024 Olympics. VIS has a proud history of success at the Summer Games and is the home of 35 Victorian Gold medallists since its inception in 1990.
VIS rowers enjoy success at World Rowing U23 Championships
July 24, 2023VIS rowers earn their place on the podium in the Men's Four and Men's Quadruple Scull at World Rowing U23 Championships in Plovdiv, Bulgaria.
Para-Athletics stars shine bright at World Championships
July 19, 2023Ten VIS athletes were in full force at the 2023 Para-Athletic World Championships in Paris, bringing home an impressive 6 medals out of Australia's 14 total medals.
VIS alumni Barbieri recognised for contribution to Australian Football
July 17, 2023Victorian Institute of Sport alumni (2002-2012) and Matildas trailblazer Melissa Barbieri to be recognised for her incredible contribution to Australian football by the Professional Footballers Australia (PFA).
NAIDOC Week | Basket weaving with Shelley Ware
July 7, 2023To celebrate NAIDOC Week, VIS Board Member and proud Yankunyjatjara and Wirangu woman, Shelley Ware, hosted a basket weaving workshop for VIS staff to share the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
Pride Month | Alexandra Viney on Inclusion and Opportunity
June 26, 2023VIS Para-rower Alexandra Viney is a vocal advocate for the LGBTIQA+ community, particularly those with a disability. As we celebrate Pride Month, we caught up with her to learn about her journey to fully embracing her true self.
Men's Health Week 2023 | Nutrition Tips
June 16, 2023This week is International Mens Health Week, an opportunity to highlight the importance of men’s health and promote and support the health and wellbeing of men and boys. The theme of Men’s Health Week this year, is Healthy Habits, focusing on identifying small changes men can make that benefit their health and wellbeing.
Celebrating Pride Month – Statement from the VIS
June 7, 2023Across the world, the month of June is recognised as Pride Month – a time to celebrate the LGBTIQA+ community, and to support the freedom and equality of all people. At the VIS, we are committed to inclusion, the removal of barriers, and the creation of opportunities to empower our people to be their best.
Sejranovic wins World Championship Bronze
June 5, 2023VIS scholarship holder Leon Sejranvoic has won Bronze for Australia after a brilliant run at the 2023 World Senior Taekwondo Championships in Baku, Azerbaijan.
Rollers and Gliders Gear Up for Dubai
May 31, 2023VIS scholarship holders Isabel Martin and Laura Davoli have been selected in the 12-strong Australian Gliders team to compete at the International Wheelchair Basketball Federation’s (IWBF) World Championships next month in Dubai.
