Inside the mind of an aerial skier: No one jumps without fear
March 19, 2025Australia has a long lineage of successful aerial skiers and this season has been no different with the Flying Kangaroos dominating the skies on the World Cup circuit. The FIS Freestyle World Championships are here with five VIS aerial skiers ready to defy gravity from 27 March, with newly crowned Crystal Globe winner Laura Peel headlining the event. But, what's the secret ingredient behind Australia's long line of success in aerial skiing?
Victorian Institute of Sport Chair to step down
March 17, 2025The Victorian Institute of Sport (VIS) has announced that Chair Nataly Matijevic has stepped down from her role on 15 March 2025, concluding nine years of significant leadership and strategic contributions to the organisation.
Laura Peel wins third Crystal Globe on 2026 Olympic course
March 14, 2025VIS Aerial skier Laura Peel has won the final World Cup event of the season with a stunning performance on the 2026 Olympic course in Livigno, Italy, her fifth victory of the season and the 14th of her impressive career.
Shifting the dial for women in high-performance strength and conditioning
March 7, 2025In 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
February 27, 2025The 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
February 20, 2025Victoria 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
February 10, 2025The 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.
The countdown to Milano Cortina 2026 is on
February 6, 2025The 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.
VIS welcomes Our Connection to Country Officer
February 5, 2025The 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.
VIS Physical Preparation Traineeships are now open for 2025
February 3, 2025Become 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.
