1. The Australian Sports Commission & the Australian Institute of Sport

2. A statutory authority of the Australian Government Operates under the Australian Sports Commission Act 1989. Also subject to regulation through the Commonwealth Authorities and Companies Act 1997. Australian Sports Commission

3. To continue to be recognised as the world leader in developing high performance and community sport. Our vision

4. To enrich the lives of all Australians through sport. Our objectives An effective national sports system that offers improved participation in quality sports activities by Australians. Excellence in sports performance by Australians. Our mission

5. Minister Board Business Operations Sport Perf. & Dev. AIS Chief Executive Officer Structure

7. Recognition of the Australian Institute of Sport as a World centre of excellence for the training and development of elite athletes and coaches AIS Focus

8. Strengthening the effectiveness of the Australian Institute of Sport through the adoption of a continuous improvement philosophy; and Providing innovative and integrated support services at the AIS to enhance athlete and program performance. AIS Focus

9. The AIS operates from its service hub in Canberra and has training programs operating in Perth, Adelaide, Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane and the Gold Coast. Programs

10. It offers scholarships annually to about 700 athletes in 35 sports programs covering 26 sports and employs around 75 coaches. Programs

11. AIS Sport Program Locations

12. Each National Sporting Organisation (NSO) has an elite athlete pathway. Elite Athlete Pathway

13. The AIS plays one of two roles in the NSOs elite athlete pathway by conducting sports programs targeted at either the: Elite or senior international programs (20 sports programs) Pre elite or developmental programs (15 sports programs) Elite Athlete Pathway

14. Sport Performance and Development Group

15. Provide integrated services and funding to NSOs and other key stakeholders based on their individual needs, priorities and capacity to contribute to the ASCs objectives. Challenge NSOs to achieve agreed higher organisational, membership and athlete performance targets. Provide national leadership on key issues and challenges within the sport industry. Demonstrate the social, economic and health benefits of participation in organised sport. SPD – Key Strategies

16. The Australian Sports Commission & the Australian Institute of Sport