VIS Open Day 2024 | Parades, Podiums, Paris Olympians and Paralympians
October 3, 2024Victorians flocked to the Victorian Institute of Sport Open Day on Wednesday, 2 October, to share in an unofficial welcome home for many of the 122 VIS athletes who competed in the Paris Olympic and Paralympic Games.
VIS Open Day returns in 2024
August 5, 2024Rub shoulders with Australia’s Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic heroes at the VIS public Open Day.
Paris Preview: VIS Olympians to watch
July 17, 202410,500 athletes from 206 countries and teams will compete in the 2024 Paris Olympic Games. Among them will be 82 Victorian Institute of Sport scholarship holders bearing Australian green and gold.
Move over brie and baguettes... feeding Australia's Paralympians
July 2, 2024The Australian Paralympic team is set for success in Paris, accompanied by beloved Aussie treats like Caramello Koalas and Vegemite. VIS dietitian and Paralympics Australia Performance Services Lead, Siobhan Crawshay and her team have meticulously planned every detail to ensure creature comforts are met. It's the extra one percenters that count, after all.
Careers Week | Beyond the stage with Sarah Thompson
May 13, 2024Sarah Thompson's journey from ballet to high-performance sports offers a unique perspective on athlete welfare. As a former ballerina turned Performance Lifestyle Adviser at the Victorian Institute of Sport, Thompson's experience navigating the demands of professional dance informs her approach to supporting VIS athletes.
The Wellbeing Nexus
April 4, 2024Deakin University in collaboration with the Victorian Institute of Sport has researched the role of Performance Lifestyle Advisers (PLAs) and how the profession in holistic athlete wellbeing contributes to high performance outcomes for Australia.
Inspiring inclusion to 'Play On' with Jemima Montag
March 5, 2024Racewalking sensation Jemima Montag has a mission to breakdown barriers for girls participating in sport through her 'Play On' initiative. With a group of VIS female athlete ambassadors, Montag is creating a legacy of empowerment for future generations of women.
Resilience and Perseverance: Lina Lei's Journey to Paralympic Table Tennis Success
November 27, 2023VIS Para table tennis scholarship holder, Lina Lei's story is one of dedication to a single sport and two countries. Lei has lived in Australia for seven years, after migrating from China, but 2023 is her 29th year as a professional table tennis athlete.
Surf Life Saving to Triathlon | Zoe Clarke's Transition
November 9, 2023The Victorian Institute of Sport and Triathlon Australia's High Performance Program are looking for talented athletes for the sport of Triathlon* to work towards achieving medal outcomes at the 2028 and 2032 Olympic Games. VIS scholarship athlete, Zoe Clarke, transitioned into triathlon from Surf Life Saving.
From Interns and Athletes to Professionals
October 23, 2023Life at the Victorian Institute of Sport (VIS) begins differently for everyone, but the high-performance atmosphere and the wealth of opportunities it provides often leave an indelible mark on those who walk through its doors.
