Australian Institute Of Sport’s Post

Current and future Paralympians have been given a financial boost as part of our goal to make Brisbane 2032 the country’s most successful ever Games 📈 The AIS Para Athlete Barrier Fund will provide up to $4000 per eligible athlete to compete against the world’s best, assist with training or go towards carer support costs 🤝 Minister for Sport, The Hon Anika Wells, made the announcement while meeting with Para athletes in Darwin, with the new grant part of the Australian Government’s record $54.9 million investment in Paralympic sport – doubling previous funding – ahead of Brisbane 2032. “Australia’s Para athletes have never been better supported thanks to the Albanese Government’s historic investment in Para sport," Minister Wells said. “We’ve heard from our athletes the challenges they face in reaching their potential and the AIS Para Athlete Barrier Fund will provide immediate support where it’s needed most as we look ahead to our home Games in Brisbane." Australian Sports Commission Executive General Manager of AIS Performance Matti Clements said the AIS Para Athlete Barrier Fund was born from the nation’s biggest ever Para system survey, which identified a range of barriers stopping athletes reaching their medal potential. “Our athletes are at the heart of all that we do and when they told us what they needed to realise their full potential and win well, we not only listened but acted,” Ms Clements said. “Australian sport is united in making our Para facilities and athlete support world’s best and I would like to thank the Australian Government for their ongoing commitment to our current and future Paralympians. Applications for our Para Athlete Barriers Grant are now open and close Monday 5 May, head over to the Grants and Funding page on our website to get all the info and apply ✅