Between You & Me: Rachael Lynch & Stacia Strain
June 28, 2024From representing Australia together in the Hockeyroos to gallivanting in Europe to mend their mutual heartbreak, Stacia Strain and Rachael Lynch's friendship is as thick as thieves. Hockey brought them together, but friendship became their superglue.
Careers Week | Collaborating for success with Deakin University
May 17, 2024VIS promotes a dual-career approach, where athletes are encouraged to pursue education and personal development alongside their athletic endeavours. Collaborating with educational institutions, like Deakin University, provides balance to the unique needs of high-performance athletes.
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.
Athlete for Good grant recipient Rhydian Cowley on his journey in environmental sustainability and his work with Bush Heritage Australia
October 20, 2023Dual Olympian and Victorian Institute of Sport athlete Rhydian Cowley has been selected for the P&G Athlete for Good Program, receiving $24,000 USD for his chosen charity Bush Heritage Australia.
'Mental health can make or break an athlete' - Building mental resilience with Laetisha Scanlan
October 3, 2023With October being Mental Health Month and October 10 being the United Nation’s World Mental Health Day, the Victorian Institute of Sport looks at what it takes to succeed in sport and life.
VIS Open Day Wrap Up
September 21, 2023Over 1000 people poured through the doors of the Victorian Institute of Sport (VIS) at Lakeside Stadium on September 20, marking a successful return for the institute's first open day in over four years.
VIS is 'Here to Hear' this RU OK? Day, and everyday
September 14, 2023The 2023 theme for RU OK? Day is ‘I’m here to hear’, which serves as an opportunity for all of us to be active listeners and offer genuine support to those around us. The VIS, as an organisation, is here to hear for staff and athletes, every day, not just on R U OK? Day.
VIS and OUA partnership help athlete finish degree
May 18, 2023Melbourne Vixens and Australian Diamond goaler Kiera Austin, 25 moved to Melbourne two years ago but moving her degree with her proved to be challenging.
Rachael Lynch supporting next generation of athletes
May 16, 2023As an elite athlete, former Hockeyroo Rachael Lynch developed an outstanding array of skills and a huge depth of experience and knowledge that she will now apply in her new role as a Performance Lifestyle Adviser at the VIS.
