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Rhiannan Flies High in Abu Dhabi

A combined team of three divers and two high divers have wrapped up their competition at FINA Abu Dhabi 2021 with a series of impressive finishes.

O'Rourke Wins AIS Education Scholarship

Diving Australia National Squad Member Olivia O’Rouke has been announced as a recipient of an AIS Education Scholarship. The scholarship will assist Olivia as she continues her studies in Construction Project Management at the University of Technology Sydney alongside her career in the pool.

QAS Performance Coach Call for Expressions of Interest

Diving Australia and the Queensland Academy of Sport (“QAS”) require an excellent diving coach to join Diving Australia’s Brisbane Performance Pillar. The Brisbane Performance Pillar is world renowned and is responsible for developing a significant number of world class Australian athletes.

AIS Be Heard Awareness

iving Australia wants to make sure everyone within our organisation – past and present – feels safe to share their experiences and seek support if they ever need it. We want to make sure you are aware of AIS Be Heard, a free, independent and confidential support service for current and former athletes, coaches and staff in Australian high performance sport.

Five Athletes to Represent Australia in Abu Dhabi

Diving Australia is pleased to announce five athletes to represent Australia in two diving disciplines at the upcoming FINA Abu Dhabi Aquatics Festival to be held December 19-20, 2021. Melissa Wu, Cassiel Rousseau, and Esther Qin will don the Green and Gold in diving with Rhiannan Iffland and Xantheia Pennisi representing in high diving.

FINA World Junior Diving Championships 2021 Update

Due to the ongoing global pandemic, and logistic and financial hurdles, Diving Australia has made the difficult decision to not send an Australian team to compete at the FINA World Junior Diving Championships 2021 scheduled for December 2-9, 2021, in Kyiv Ukraine.

Anabelle Smith Appointed to AIS Black Dog Mental Fitness Program

Anabelle Smith has today been announced as an ambassador for the AIS Black Dog Mental Fitness Program. Anabelle, fresh off her third Olympic Games, will join a group of 20 athletes from 16 sports in providing mental health strategies to children aged between 12 and 16.

Diving Australia Annual General Meeting Report

On October 20, 2021, Diving Australia held its Annual General Meeting. At the Meeting Diving Australia Chair Mike Murphy spoke on the challenging year, strong financial returns and Diving Australia’s impressive results highlighted by Melissa Wu’s performance at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games.

Birmingham 2022 Nomination Criteria Announced

With 9 months to go until the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games, Diving Australia in consultation with Commonwealth Games Australia has announced its athlete Nomination Criteria.

2021 Stay At Home Dryland Competition Results

Diving Australia congratulates all competitors in the first ever Stay At Home Dryland Competition. 66 divers from five states competing in the competition which is now available to watch on our Facebook page.

Athlete Wellbeing and Engagement Update

All of us at Diving Australia would like to extend our warmest congratulations to Athlete Wellbeing and Engagement and Child Safe Sport Manager Teri Crilly on her recent pregnancy announcement. Teri is a key member of our front office staff and a key touchpoint for many in our diving high performance pathway.

Mike Martens Announced as National Coaching Coordinator

Diving Australia is pleased to announce the return of Mike Martens to the diving community in the part time contract role of National Coaching Coordinator.  Martens has commenced in the role which oversees the development and education of Australian diving coaches nation-wide.