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National network of 54 mental health practitioners providing confidential support
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As excitement and nerves build in the lead-up to the Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics, AIS CEO Peter Conde has encouraged athletes and sport staff to prioritise mental health and wellbeing and seek support if needed.
The AIS has seen a 79 per cent increase in demand for the AIS Mental Health Referral Network (MHRN) at the start of 2021 compared to the same period last year. The MHRN has also received as many referrals in March 2021 as were received in January and February combined.
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Help at hand as mental health referrals rise
As excitement and nerves build in the lead-up to the Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics, AIS CEO Peter Conde has encouraged athletes and sport staff to prioritise mental health and wellbeing and seek support if needed.
The AIS has seen a 79 per cent increase in demand for the AIS Mental Health Referral Network (MHRN) at the start of 2021 compared to the same period last year. The MHRN has also received as many referrals in March 2021 as were received in January and February combined.
The impact of COVID was the primary or secondary issue in about 80 per cent of the referrals, but Games preparation and selection, work stress and general wellbeing were also among the key themes.
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Champion Netballer joins Shooting Australia in Athlete Wellbeing role
Former Australian Netball representative Jane Altschwager has been appointed Shooting Australia’s Athlete Wellbeing and Engagement Lead where she will work with National Squad members in Rifle, Pistol and Shotgun disciplines.
Altschwager made seven National Team appearances and won two Commonwealth Bank Trophy championships with the Sydney Swifts during her decorated Netball career.
She also captained the Hunter Jaegers and Central Pulse and played for the Adelaide Thunderbirds before transitioning to the SANFL Women’s League where she played two seasons with North Adelaide in 2018 and 2019.
Shooting Australia Chief Executive Officer, Luke van Kempen, said Altschwager’s appointment comes at a time of increased focus on athlete wellbeing.