Program Sponsors
The Individual Scholarship Holder (ISH) Program builds on the Gippsland Sports Academy’s Sport Science services, with a strong focus on Strength & Conditioning development.
Running annually from May to April, the program provides athletes with regular Strength & Conditioning sessions, as well as access to Nutrition and Sport Psychology education and support.
ISH athletes also receive priority access to appointments with our Physiotherapist and Nutritionist, a benefit available to all Gippsland Sports Academy athletes, helping them maximise their performance, wellbeing, and long-term athletic development.
If you compete at a Regional, State or National level and would like to access our ISH program, please complete the link below or contact Anita at anitap@sportgippsland.org.au for more information
Application link: https://form.jotform.com/252588069455874
*All applications will be assessed on an individual basis – eligible to athlets competing in sports not in current GSA programs.
For further information, please click on the information sheet below:
Induction Day : date TBC – TAFE Gippsland / GSA Office, Newborough
Strength and Conditioning
Please see our dedicated Strength and Conditioning page.
ACE Day: Tuesday 14th April 2027
Support Staff
- Control High Performance (Strength & Conditioning)
- Lauren Nicholls (Nutrition)
- Christopher Shen (Sport Psychology)
Advisory Panel
- Jim Vivian
- Anita Pistrin
2026 VRAS Para Project Athletes
| Lockie Bellion | Para-Swimming |
| Will Firth | Wheelchair Basketball |
| Remy Grogan | Wheelchair Basketball |
2026 ISH Athletes
| Rachel Denbrok | Athletics / Cross Country |
| Asher Hunter | Canoe Polo |
| Taj Makepeace | Athletics / Gymnastics |
| Mathias Preston | Orienteering |
| Luke Scholes | Brazilian Jiu Jitsu |
| Florence White | Swimming / Tetrathlon / Horse Trails |
