Recent Community Programs News

Read the most recent news about VIS Community Programs.

Inspiring inclusion to 'Play On' with Jemima Montag

March 5, 2024

Racewalking 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.

The Victorian Institute of Sport: The high performance home to a state

February 2, 2024

VIS scholarship athletes come from every corner of Victoria, serving as an indicator of the level of participation and overall vitality of sports across the state.

Marais co-facilitating new student leadership program

April 10, 2022

Victorian Institute of Sport (VIS) scholarship holder Brad Marais is co-facilitating School Sport Victoria’s (SSV) new student leadership program.

Rachael Lynch inspires students at Strathmore SC

December 1, 2021

Hockeyroo Goalkeeper Rachael Lynch dialled into a virtual classroom at Strathmore Secondary College.

Returning Olympians share stories with school's across Victoria

August 24, 2021

Tokyo Olympic Games athletes have dialled into virtual classrooms across Victoria.

VIS experts advancing students' knowledge around Victoria

November 13, 2020

VIS experts have been advancing Victorian students’ understanding of Sports Nutrition.

Virtual Speaker Program firing on all cylinders with release of new video

October 6, 2020

Victorian Government school students can look forward to be inspired by the amazing story of Paralympic medalist and professional cyclist Alistair Donohoe. The video is part of the Victorian Institute of Sport’s virtual school speaker program Be Fit. Be Well, which continues to encourage students to stay active and lead a healthy lifestyle.

Engaging students with medal-winning sport science and nutrition

September 18, 2020

The Victorian Institute of Sport Advancement Series connects Victorian secondary students with leading experts in sport nutrition and sport science. The program enriches the students’ remote learning with engaging and interactive content from the dieticians and sport scientists behind Victoria’s Olympians and Paralympians.

Tokyo hopefuls continue to inspire students from their homes

May 22, 2020

The Victorian Institute of Sport (VIS) in partnership with School Sport Victoria are pleased to announce that the school speaker program BeFitBeWell is now being rolled out online to Government schools in Victoria.

Commonwealth Games gold medalist inspires regional students

August 1, 2018

Victorian Institute of Sport athlete and Commonwealth Games gold medallist, Melissa ‘Milly’ Tapper, headed to Kyneton to visit local schools and inspire the next generation of emerging regional Victorian athletes last week.