Our Purpose

To enable Western Australian athletes to achieve international sporting success

Our Vision

Western Australian sporting champions creating community pride, and inspiring the next generation.

WAIS will pursue its purpose and vision guided by the following principles:

  • World Stage: WAIS will focus on preparing athletes for the world stage.
  • Athlete Care: Above all, WAIS will act in the best interests of athlete health, wellbeing, and safety.
  • Partnerships: WAIS will partner to enhance the high performance sport system for Western Australia.

WAIS Board

  • Dr Neale Fong – Chair
  • Gary Dreibergs
  • Darren Foster
  • Kaylene Gulich PSM
  • Fabian Ross
  • Peta Slocombe
  • Elise Rechichi OLY OAM
  • Erin Gauntlett

Senior Leadership Team

  • Matt Fulton (Chief Executive Officer)
  • Neill Potts (High Performance Director)
  • Melanie Cooper (Operations Director)
  • Kim Ellwood (Strategic Initiatives Director)
  • Nicole Horrocks (People and Integrity Director)
  • Peter Peeling (Research Innovation and Intelligence Director)

Athlete Advisory Committee

The committee was established to ensure athletes have a platform to represent the views and interests of their peers across all sport programs, focusing on issues that directly impact their high-performance sport experience. Comprising 11 members, the committee includes two co-chairs and nine athletes from a diverse range of sports, ensuring all athletes have a voice within the Institute.

Co-Chairs:

  • Sally Hunter
  • Tommaso D’Orsogna

Committee Members:

  • Alex Rossi (Rowing)
  • Christian Starkie (Hockey)
  • Cruz Hogan (Athletics)
  • Genevieve Hart (Rowing)
  • Kristina Krstic (Lawn Bowls)
  • Luke Egger (Paddle)
  • Luke Zaccaria (Cycling)
  • Nina Kennedy (Athletics)
  • Rhiannon Clarke (Para-Athletics)