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Push to level the playing field

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There's a marked discrepancy between the earnings of top athletes in the major codes and those less well known.

WAIS releases strategic plan

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The WA Institute of Sport has released its 2025-2032 strategic plan, as it aims to build on recent momentum.

Athletes the focus as WAIS trains for games

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WAIS boss Matt Fulton is focused on clearing the bar in terms of the institute's high-performance goals.

WAIS supports upskilling of junior coaches

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The WA Institute of Sport has teamed up with a series of sport agencies to help provide a new coaching course designed for high-peformance athletes.

New para sports unit for WAIS

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Australia's commitment toward enhanced success in the lead up to the 2032 Brisbane Paralympics has continued, with a dedicated new para sports unit at the WA Institute of Sport.

Appointments May 9, 2025

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Government House official secretary Howard Gretton will lead the Western Australian team at the Australian Broadcasting Corporation, having been appointed state manager at the national broadcaster.

New WAIS athlete committee meets

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The WA Institute of Sport's newly established athlete advisory committee has met for the first time, as it continues its march into a new era for the organisation.

Major coup for hockey in WA

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A new era for hockey in Australia is a step closer, following the completion of key negotiations between the state government and Curtin University.

WAIS focused on fundamentals

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From the moment he was appointed permanent chief executive officer of the WA Institute of Sport, Matt Fulton made it clear he was determined to help rebuild its foundations.

WAIS to end netball program

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WA Institute of Sport chief executive officer Matt Fulton said a decision to discontinue the institute’s netball services program from December 31 was not made lightly.

Appointments August 23, 2024

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Our weekly appointments wrap includes Phil Thick, Fabian Ross, Rachel Griffiths, Mark McGowan, Amy Lomas, Trish Scully and Michael Walshe.

Added support welcomed by WAIS

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WA Institute of Sport chief executive officer Matt Fulton has praised the state government for listening and backing its vision for the future.

WAIS receives $20.8 million funding boost

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The state government will provide the WA Institute of Sport with an additional $20.8 million over the next four years, on the back of recent Olympic success in Paris.

Fulton primed to win well

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Matt Fulton knew he'd face some urgent challenges when he was named acting chief executive of the Western Australian Institute of Sport last October, beginning on November 1.

Appointments April 12, 2024

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Our weekly appointments wrap includes Sophie Hancock, Sabina Shugg, Cliff Winby, Matt Fulton, Steve Lawrence, Neil Hamilton, Jennifer Seabrook and Stuart MacNaughton.

New board members at WAIS, SportWest

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Three directors have been appointed to the Western Australian Institute of Sport board while SportWest gains Liam Twigger as its new chair.

Appointments October 13, 2023

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Our weekly appointments wrap includes Michael Holmes, Stuart Gula, Tress Walmsley, Lyndon Mickel, Paula Wilkinson, Mark McGowan, Peta Slocombe, Kaylene Gulich, Kathleen Conlon, John Humphrey and Richard Goyder.

New additions to the WAIS board revealed

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Peta Slocombe and Kaylene Gulich have been appointed to the board of the Western Australian Institute of Sport as the state government commences its review into the sporting body.

Appointments October 6, 2023

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Our weekly appointments wrap includes Wes Smith, Basil Lenzo, Nathan Harman, Chiara Pacifici, Joe Totaro, Kristie Young, Steven Lawrence, Neale Fong, Peter Mansell, Lee Guthrie, Paul Lombard and Sandra Bell.

WAIS boss steps down

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The WA Institute of Sport will commence a national search for a new boss after its long-serving chief executive stepped down following discussions with the new board.

Appointments September 15, 2023

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Our weekly appointments wrap includes Jamie Allardice, Zac Komur, Gail Bowman, Marten Tieleman, Alison Xamon, Kate O'Hara, Rebecca Smith, David Flanagan, Chris Ellison, Josh Thurlow, Neale Fong, Gary Dreibergs, Darren Foster, Fabian Ross and Jennifer McGrath.

KPMG to lead review of WAIS

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The state government has appointed KPMG to lead a review into the culture at the Western Australian Institute of Sport after the minister overhauled the organisation's board.

Minister overhauls WAIS board

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Former WA Football Commission chairman and ex-hospital boss Neale Fong has been appointed chair of the troubled Western Australian Institute of Sport among other board changes.

$9m to increase disability workforce

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A disability workforce retention fund and a campaign to attract workers are among the seven initiatives awarded funding to grow the sector's labour force.

The Lighter Note

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