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Diving Australia Celebrates Wear It Purple Day and Silver Tier Pride in Sport Membership

Diving Australia is proud to join thousands of Australians recognising Wear It Purple Day 2026, a day dedicated to celebrating inclusion, creating safer spaces and promoting the visibility of LGBTQIA+ young people.

Mon 24 Aug 2026

Junior World Team set off for Croatia

Australia’s next generation of diving talent is preparing to take on the world, with a team of 15 athletes heading to Croatia this week for the World Aquatics Junior Championships from 21–28 August.

Fri 14 Aug 2026

Diving Australia welcomes historic government investment in high performance sport and participation

Diving Australia has today welcomed the Australian Government's landmark $513 million investment in sport, announced by the Australian Sports Commission (ASC), as a significant commitment to Australian athletes on the road to Los Angeles 2028 and Brisbane 2032.

Wed 17 Jun 2026

Diving Australia congratulates Mike Murphy OAM on King's Birthday Honour

Diving Australia proudly congratulates Olympian, former Board Director and Chair Michael Andrew Murphy OAM on being awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) in the 2026 King's Birthday Honours for service to sport administration, particularly diving.

Mon 08 Jun 2026

World Junior Championships Team Announced

Diving Australia has announced a team of 15 athletes to represent Australia at the upcoming World Aquatics Junior Championships, one of the sport's premier international development events.

Mon 01 Jun 2026

EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST OPEN FOR BOARD OF DIRECTOR POSITION

Diving Australia Limited (DA) is seeking a passionate individual to join our Board of Directors. We are seeking applications from individuals with specific skills and experience in the development, application and strategic oversight of risk management tools and processes and/or human resources.

Fri 22 May 2026

Junior World High Diving Champ Lacey Hema returns to world stage

Australian high diving talent Lacey Hema will return to the world stage this week when she builds on her prior success at the World Aquatics Junior High Diving Championships 2026 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

Thu 14 May 2026

National Careers Week Q&A: Laura Hingston

Laura Hingston, one of Australia’s top 10-metre platform divers, has built an impressive career both in and out of the pool. Alongside her diving commitments, Laura works as a freelance professional speaker, presenter, and broadcast journalist, combining her passion for storytelling, performance, and elite sport to inspire audiences across Australia.

Wed 13 May 2026

National Careers Week - Bree Bryant

For National Careers Week, we sat down with Beijing 2008 Olympic silver medallist and Diving Australia Performance Support Manager, Bree Bryant, to talk about career paths, organisation, and how she has turned her athletic career into a love letter of service to the sport.

Wed 13 May 2026

Careers Week Q&A: Ellie Cole

From Sydney to Stanford, Ellie Cole is balancing elite sport with world-class academics. The Australian Olympic platform diver recently claimed the NCAA Division I diving title while studying engineering at Stanford University, where she hopes to major in aerospace engineering. During Careers Week, Ellie shares insights into studying overseas, managing life as a student-athlete, and why engineering excites her for the future.

Mon 11 May 2026

Aussies prepare for World Cup Super Final

Australia’s top divers are set to take on the world’s best at the World Aquatics Diving World Cup 2026 Super Final in Beijing this weekend.

Tue 28 Apr 2026

26 Australian Age Championships Preview

State pride will be on full display this April as divers from across Australia take to the boards for the 2026 Australian Age Diving Championships at the South Australia Aquatic & Leisure Centre.

Mon 30 Mar 2026

Q Splash Delivers Spectacle at Qld Bomb Diving Champs

Queensland’s biggest celebration of splash, creativity and community was on full display on Saturday February 7, with the Queensland Bomb Diving Championships drawing record crowds and national attention at the Gold Coast Aquatic Centre.

Tue 10 Feb 2026

DA launches 2026-2028 Participation Plan

Diving Australia has officially launched its 2026–2028 Participation Plan, marking an important milestone in the ongoing growth and development of the sport nationwide.

Tue 03 Feb 2026

Whitney Michael appointed to Diving Australia Technical Committee

Diving Australia is pleased to confirm that Whitney Michael has been accepted for appointment as one of the three Technical Leaders that form part of the Diving Australia Technical Committee (DATC).

Fri 23 Jan 2026

Beyond the Boards Grant Applications Now Open

Every diver’s story eventually leads to a new chapter out of the water. In 2026, Diving Australia is once again supporting athletes through that transition with the opening of the Beyond the Boards (BTB) Grants, an initiative led by the DA Athlete Committee, to help current and former divers build skills, confidence, and careers beyond the pool.

Wed 14 Jan 2026

OLYMPIAN FUTURES FUND LAUNCHED

The Australian Olympic Committee (AOC) has today committed $50 million as an investment in Australia’s Summer and Winter Olympians.

Thu 11 Dec 2025

Diving Australia Welcomes Confirmation of India as Host of 2030 Commonwealth Games

Diving Australia has welcomed today’s confirmation of India as the host nation for the 2030 Commonwealth Games, following the announcement made at the Commonwealth Sport General Assembly in Glasgow.

Thu 27 Nov 2025