VIS 'crucial' in Hewitt's Beijing dream
January 17, 2022Dean Hewitt insists that the multidisciplinary team at the Victorian Institute of Sport (VIS) is a “crucial” reason as to why he’s about to create history and become one of Australia’s first ever Winter Olympic curlers with his teammate Tahli Gill.
Rachael Lynch inspires students at Strathmore SC
December 1, 2021Hockeyroo Goalkeeper Rachael Lynch dialled into a virtual classroom at Strathmore Secondary College.
Cook with Tokyo Olympian Jemima Montag
October 13, 2021Victorian Institute of Sport scholarship holder and Tokyo Olympian Jemima Montag teaches us all how to cook 'Buckwheat Crepes, Two Ways'.
National Nutrition Week 2021
October 11, 2021This week is National Nutrition Week, providing a time to reflect on our own nutrition and consider if we are achieving balance and meeting our needs for optimal health and performance. The focus for this year’s Nutrition week is “Get more veg in your life”.
Returning Olympians share stories with school's across Victoria
August 24, 2021Tokyo Olympic Games athletes have dialled into virtual classrooms across Victoria.
In her element: Jessica Rothwell reflects on her Tokyo experience
August 16, 2021Jessica Rothwell has been working as a sports dietitian at the Victorian Institute of Sport for over four years, helping to support and educate Victoria’s elite athletes.
Vertical Life: Oceana Mackenzie
June 28, 2021She is a Victorian Institute of Sport scholarship holder and a member of the Australian Team for Bouldering, Lead and Speed Climbing.
Tips to fuel your body during Ramadan
May 5, 2021As we reach the final week of Ramadan, Victorian Institute of Sport Nutrition Coordinator Kylie Andrew has provided fives tips on how you can maintain performance during the final days of the Islamic holy month. Kylie has worked closely with athletes that are fasting for Ramadan, including Richmond Tigers star Bachar Houli.
World Health Day 2021
April 7, 2021Today is World Health Day! The unparalleled value of good health is celebrated on World Health Day on April 7. To acknowledge and celebrate World Health Day, we are shining a light on our wonderful team of medical experts. Keeping our athletes fit and healthy, with finely tuned bodies and minds, is paramount to their success. To perform at their best, they need the best care behind the scenes, which they have in spades.
‘Don’t let fear hold you back’: How Shae Graham re-discovered sport
April 1, 2021The Victorian Institute of Sport scholarship holder was only 18 when she was a backseat passenger in a car accident, suffering life-changing injuries including a fractured spine.
