A leading Australian disability advocate has called out successive political leaders for their selective blindness when it comes to the disability sector. More than 6,000 people flocked to Brisbane over the weekend for the largest disability and NDIS-related event in the nation’s history and not one of the three levels of government could manage to…
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Paralympic athlete Isis Holt Announces Retirement
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Paralympic athlete Isis Holt has today announced her retirement from competitive athletics after a career which saw her win five Paralympic medals, four world titles and Commonwealth Games gold. One of the world’s leading T35 sprinters who shattered nine world records throughout her career, 21-year-old Holt will now turn her attention to her next chapter…
New Sports Infrastructure for Canberra
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Canberrans will soon have access to additional tennis facilities in the Gungahlin region, with the ACT Government to start the construction of the Gungahlin Tennis facility. ACT Minister for Sport and Recreation, Yvette Berry said that located in Amaroo, the facility is part of the ACT Government’s plan to support the growing Gungahlin region –…
That Pacific Sports Show returns to ABC TV June 1
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That Pacific Sports Show returns to ABC TV this week, showcasing and celebrating the achievements of Pacific athletes in Australia and around the world. Hosted by NRLW and State of Origin player, Tiana Penitani, the program returns to ABC Australia on 1 June 2022. ABC Manager of Sport Nick Morris said he is excited to…
World Game Facilities Funding Announced
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The Andrews Labor Government is kicking in for community football venues across the state for the next Socceroos or Matildas star. Minister for Community Sport Ros Spence announced that the applications are open for the fourth and final round of the $20 million World Game Facilities Fund while also unveiling the ten projects to benefit…
Making Community Sports More Affordable for Victorian Families
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Victorian community sports clubs are being encouraged to register as an activity provider to make it more affordable for families across the state to get into community sport. Minister for Community Sport Ros Spence has announced registrations are open for sporting clubs and organisations to become a Get Active Kids Activity Provider ahead of Round…
Vic Government Fostering New Sports Broadcasters
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A Matildas legend and an AFLW premiership star are among the participants of a landmark program fostering a new generation of women sports broadcasters. Minister for Community Sport Ros Spence today announced an intake of 15 participants for the Change Our Game Women in Sports Broadcasting program– an initiative to extend advances being made in…
Perth to Host 2021 AFL Grand Final
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Perth will host an AFL Grand Final for the first time in history on September 25. The AFL has confirmed its decision to shift the 2021 Grand Final to Optus Stadium, highlighting Western Australia’s status as among the safest places in Australia for major events. “This decision, while great for Western Australia, is obviously very…
AIS Congratulates Australian Olympic Team
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Australian Institute of Sport (AIS) CEO Peter Conde said the success of the Australian team at the Tokyo Olympic Games is a testament not only to our outstanding athletes and coaches, but also the collaboration and teamwork within the nation’s high-performance sector. Australia finished the delayed Games in Japan sixth place on the medal tally…
Brisbane 2032 A Chance to Unite the Nation through Sport
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Australian Sports Commission (ASC) Chair Josephine Sukkar says an extended 11-year runway to the Brisbane 2032 Games provides an incredible opportunity to unite the nation through sport. The ASC, comprising Sport Australia and the Australian Institute of Sport (AIS), welcomes the International Olympic Committee’s decision to award the 2032 Olympics and Paralympics to Brisbane. Sukkar…