Check out the latest opportunities below, including a range of:
- Grants and Scholarships
- Programs and development opportunities
- Events
- Research
- System offerings
If you want to hear more about any of the upcoming opportunities, or want targeted opportunities sent to you directly, get in contact with your designated Wellbeing Manager here.
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Name |
Brief |
For |
When |
How |
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AIS Start Strong Wellbeing Program |
Start Strong will provide athletes with an understanding of multiple components of holistic athlete wellbeing, together with athlete stories and experiences. This is a variety of webinars available to you. |
Emerging and developing athletes, however, could still have some helpful strategies for all players on the topics discussed. |
Next webinar kicking off March 22nd 2026 with more webinars to follow at a later date. |
Talk to your Wellbeing Manager or follow this link here. |
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AIS Transition Resources |
A one-stop shop for information and amazing resources to support preparing for Transition and during transition out of sport. |
Categorised athletes and alumni |
Ongoing |
For more information and to see all of the resources click the link here. |
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Compensation Disability Support Pension Grant Program |
The purpose of this grant program is to provide financial support to Paralympians whose DSP payments have been affected due to travelling outside Australia for training and/or competitions exceeding the general travel allowance of 28 days in the 2024/25 financial year. |
Categorised Athletes |
Applications open until March 19th, 2026 |
Click here to know more. |
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Considering College e-learning course |
To support our young athletes to make informed decisions, Basketball Australia are enhancing the tools and resources available for parents and young athletes considering college basketball and have recently exited their contract with BA Pathways. The information in this one of a kind online education course is developed for all disciplines across Basketball but definitely has some key messages for Wheelchair Basketball players when making informed decisions about considering college. |
Athletes, Parents and Coaches |
Ongoing |
Access via etrainu. |
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AIS Education Scholarships |
Applications for the 2026 Athlete Education Scholarship (AES) are now open. The AES is a collaboration between the AIS and the John & Myriam Wylie Foundation, with a total contribution of $150,000 ($100K AIS + $50K Wylie Foundation). Eligible athletes can receive up to $5,000 to support their education costs. |
Categorised Athletes who meet eligibility criteria on scholarship website |
Applications open now and close on March 31st, 2026. |
Click here to know more. |
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Para Sport Equipment Enhancement Program |
Targeted support to address the specific gap of equipment within the Para sport pathway, enabling more athletes to enter and progress within the Para sport pathway, including those competing within high-performance. |
Variety of grants, check application form carefully |
Applications open. Multiple rounds of applications available.
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More information follow this link. |
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Sport Excellence Scholarship Fund |
The Sports Excellence Scholarship Fund (SESF) is a national charity that proudly invests in the future of Australian sport by providing financial scholarships of $1000 to support and empower talented young athletes who are experiencing financial hardship. |
Athletes aged 10-18 years-old, whose financial circumstances would preclude them from otherwise participating at representative level for their state/territory or Australia in national and international championships. |
Applications open and ongoing |
More information follow the link here and attached document. |
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Athletes Considering College Webinar |
Led by Basketball Australia, this webinar is designed to help athletes & their parents/guardians make informed decisions regarding how to navigate the College pathway. Note this will have an NCAA focus to begin with but then will discuss important topics such as wellbeing, Name Image Likeness (NIL) and Financial Management Considerations. |
Athletes from Year 7-12 and their parents and guardians, coaches or administrators. |
Wednesday September 3rd, 2025, 7pm - 8pm (AEST) |
To register email rhian.bird@australia.basketball or your Wellbeing Manager. |
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Athlete grants available through Australian Sports Commission |
Open and active grants for athletes |
Athletes of varying levels and ages |
Open Now |
Click here to know more. |
