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Mathew Helm Appointed National Coach

Diving Australia is pleased to announce Mathew Helm’s appointment to the role of National Coach Melbourne, following a period acting in the role. Mathew comes into the position with a wealth of diving experience both as a coach and as a world class athlete. As a diver, Mathew became the second Australian male to win an individual medal at an Olympic Games with his history making performance in Athens.

Thu 24 Feb 2022

2022 Australian Championships Calendar Announcement

Diving Australia is pleased to announce the dates and locations for the Australian Age, Elite Junior, and Open Championships for 2022. It has been a challenging process to lock in dates due to changing international calendars and ongoing COVID logistical issues but we are now in a position where we are confident these events will now be able to go ahead.

Thu 17 Feb 2022

Gabi Ash To Make Olympic Debut

Former Australian pathways diver Gabi Ash will take to the snow this Sunday to make her Olympic debut at the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympic Games. Gabi, who began aerial skiing in 2016 after retiring from diving, will be competing in the Women’s Aerials on Sunday night alongside fellow Australians Laura Peel and Danielle Scott.

Sat 12 Feb 2022

Mitcham Joins AIS Thrive with Pride Program

Olympic Gold Medallist, Matthew Mitcham, is among 14 athletes from 10 sports who today have been announced as ambassadors for the inaugural AIS Thrive with Pride Program. The program, through its ambassadors and engagement with inclusion bodies Pride in Sport and Proud 2 Play, aims to provide safe and inclusive sporting environments for all athletes to thrive.

Tue 01 Feb 2022

Diving Australia Postpones January Domestic Grand Prix

Out of an abundance of caution, and to minimise risk to athletes and support staff, the 2022 Australian Domestic Grand Prix has been postponed from its previously scheduled January 22 start date.

Thu 13 Jan 2022

Diving Australia Remembers Chen Wen

Diving Australia is saddened to hear of the passing of former AIS Diving and Australian Olympic Coach, Chen Wen.

Wed 05 Jan 2022

Diving Australia and Queensland Academy of Sport secure world class coach for Brisbane

Diving Australia and the Queensland Academy of Sport are pleased to announce that Edwin Jongejans, currently the Head Diving Coach of the Netherlands, has agreed to join the coaching team in Brisbane which is led by National Coach, Adrian Hinchliffe.

Wed 22 Dec 2021

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.

Tue 21 Dec 2021

Diving Australia Welcomes Kieren Perkins as Sport Australia CEO

Diving Australia extends its warmest congratulations to Kieren Perkins OAM on his appointment to the role of Australian Sport Commission Chief Executive Officer.

Fri 17 Dec 2021

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.

Fri 17 Dec 2021

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.

Fri 26 Nov 2021

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.

Thu 25 Nov 2021

Ludi Wiggins Appointed to Diving Australia Board

Australian diving icon Ludi Wiggins was appointed to the Diving Australia Board at the recent Annual General Meeting.

Thu 11 Nov 2021

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.

Thu 11 Nov 2021

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.

Fri 05 Nov 2021

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.

Thu 04 Nov 2021

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.

Mon 01 Nov 2021

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.

Fri 29 Oct 2021