VIS Community Programs

The VIS has worked closely with the community since its beginning in 1990.

Throughout their careers, VIS athletes accumulate a variety of expertise to achieve their goals. Having proved their commitment, dedication and passion to achieve their own dreams, successful athletes can be very powerful and positive influences in encouraging others to reach their full potential.

The VIS currently runs three different role model programs, each varying in style to suit your next school presentation or corporate event.

Athletes address topics such as:

Goal setting and motivation
Achieving your dreams
Leadership and dedication
Overcoming set-backs and adversity
Achieving a balanced lifestyle
Physical activity as part of an active and healthy lifestyle
Succeeding at the Olympics, Paralympics and other sporting events

VIS Athlete Speakers Program

The VIS Athlete Speakers Program provides schools, community groups and corporate organisations with access to some of the best athlete presenters in Victoria. Athletes involved in the program are of national and international significance, have received professional training in public speaking and are experienced in delivering quality presentations to suit the need of any audience. In addition to verbal presentations on various topics, athletes are utilised at numerous types of events.

Athletes can participate at various events including:

School Graduations
Orientation Days
Curriculum Days
Award Nights
VCE Functions
Sports Functions
Staff Professional Development
Conferences

Athlete speaking fees are dependent on a number of factors including the athlete’s; sporting achievements, professional training and experiences in public speaking.

If you would like to book a VIS athlete for your next function, please click here.

VIS Facility Tour

The VIS Facility Tour provides schools, community groups, sporting groups and corporate organisations with the opportunity to tour the VIS facilities at the Westpac Centre, Olympic Park.

The tour runs for approximately 60- 90 minutes with 1 hour spent touring the VIS facility. The tour concludes with a 30 minute motivational presentation from a VIS athlete or VIS staff member, who will generally run the tour. The main areas of the tour are:

VIS History
Athlete Services
Sport Science
Physical Preparation
Gymnasium

A tour can be altered to cater for the specific interest of an organisation (ie Sport Science, Strength and Conditioning).

If you would like to book a VIS Facility Tour, please click here.

Sportsperson in Schools Program

The following information will provide you with the background and philosophy on the Sportspersons in Schools Program (SPISP) and demonstrate how your school can become involved.

Background
The SPISP is an initiative of the Department of Education & Training and conducted in partnership with the Victorian Institute of Sport (VIS). It is part of the Government’s ongoing commitment to encourage participation in sport and physical activity. The SPISP aims to promote the value of an active and healthy lifestyle by utilising elite level athletes as role models.

The Program
The SPISP is available to both primary and secondary government schools across regional and metropolitan Victoria. Each successful school will receive 2-3 visits by a nominated VIS athlete, with each visit running for 1½-2 hours. There is no cost involved, however, it is essential to indicate on the submission form how the program will enhance your school’s curriculum program, in particular, how it will be used to promote active participation in sport. The program is not designed to provide coaching sessions, however students may have the opportunity to participate in activities relating to the athletes’ sport. Many of the athletes involved in the SPISP have represented Australia at the Olympic or Paralympic Games and are able to provide the students with rare insights into the minds and aspirations of sporting champions.

If your school would like to be involved in the Sportsperson in Schools Program, please click here.