Paralympics Australia\u00a0has joined the\u00a0Federal Minister for Sport the Hon Anika Wells and\u00a0Australian Sports Commission\u00a0Chair\u00a0Kate Jenkins\u00a0AO\u00a0in congratulating Kieren Perkins\u00a0OAM\u00a0on his reappointment as\u00a0the\u00a0ASC Chief Executive Officer.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n
Mr Perkins, who started in the role four years ago, was reappointed for a further five years,\u00a0providing leadership stability for Australian sport as the nation\u202fcontinues to\u202fbuild towards the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games.\u202f\u00a0<\/p>\n
Paralympics Australia Chief Executive Cameron Murray said the Australian Paralympic Movement welcomed the extension of Mr Perkins\u2019\u00a0tenure\u00a0as CEO and recognised his firm support for Australia\u2019s current and aspiring Paralympians.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cOn behalf of Paralympics Australia and everyone involved in Paralympic and Para sport around the country, congratulations to\u00a0Kieren on his well-deserved reappointment as CEO of the Australian Sports Commission,\u201d Mr Murray said.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cUnder Kieren\u2019s leadership \u2013 and with the steadfast backing of the Federal Government\u00a0through the Australian Sports Commission \u2013the future of Para sport in Australia has never looked brighter.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cThrough the Para System Uplift and the establishment of Para Sport Units around the country, new generations of athletes with a disability are now being provided the resources and support they need to reach their potential.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cWe thank Kieren for his belief in the power of\u00a0sport \u2013 and\u00a0Paralympic sport, in particular \u2013\u00a0to inspire, motivate and elevate all Australians.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Mr Perkins\u2019\u00a0reappointment through to 2031 was confirmed by\u00a0Minister\u00a0Wells\u00a0on Wednesday.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cI am delighted with the reappointment of Kieren as the CEO of the Australian Sports Commission,\u201d Minister Wells\u00a0said.\u202f\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cKieren is fondly remembered by many Australians as a four-time Olympic medallist and a crowd favourite in a dominant era for Australian swimming. Now\u00a0he\u2019s\u00a0one of Australia\u2019s most effective and esteemed sports administrators.\u202f\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cAs Brisbane 2032 approaches, it\u2019s crucial the Australian Sports Commission has a reliable and respected set of hands at the wheel, and Kieren brings that and more to the table.\u201d\u202f\u00a0<\/p>\n
ASC Chair Ms\u00a0Jenkins\u00a0said\u00a0Mr Perkins had strengthened Australian sport at every level.\u202f\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u202f\u201cOn behalf of the Australian Sports Commission,\u202fI am\u202fdelighted\u202fthat\u202fKieren\u202fwill remain our Chief\u202fExecutive\u202fOfficer\u202ffor another five years,\u201d Ms Jenkins said.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cAustralian sport\u202fis in a stronger position thanks to his leadership.\u202fOver the last four years,\u202fKieren\u2019s focus on collaboration has led to\u202fsignificant milestones that have strengthened the system from\u202fcommunity sport to the elite level.\u202f\u202f\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cThese include working with the government and sport sector to secure\u00a0record funding to support delivery of the national sport participation strategy, Play Well, and the sector\u2019s\u00a0high performance\u00a0strategy, Win Well, followed by the once-in-a-generation revitalisation of the AIS campus through the Podium Project.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cHis reappointment ensures we can carry\u202fthis\u202fmomentum forward as we continue building\u202fon\u202four vision where\u202fsport has a place for everyone and delivers results that make Australia proud.\u201d\u202f\u00a0<\/p>\n
Mr\u202fPerkins said he was\u202fhonoured\u202fby the reappointment.\u202f\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cSport has been one of the most influential forces in my life, and it is a privilege to continue to\u202fbe involved\u202fthrough my role at the Australian Sports Commission,\u201d\u00a0Mr Perkins said.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cThe Australian Sports Commission exists to serve all of sport.\u202fI want to acknowledge\u202four\u202fpeople, who\u202fstrive\u202fevery day\u202fto create more\u202fopportunities\u202fin safe,\u202fwelcoming\u202fand fun environments for all Australians,\u202ffrom playgrounds to podiums.\u202f\u202f\u202f\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cI would also like to thank the Australian Government and Minister Wells for supporting me to continue in the role and in the work that we do. The collaborative approach the sector is taking through this exciting period will ensure sport continues to play a pivotal role in the lives of all Australians.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cI look forward to continuing to work with\u202four broad range of stakeholders\u202fin the lead up to Brisbane 2032 to\u202fcreate a sporting legacy that will\u202fbenefit\u202fall Australians for generations to come.\u201d\u202f\u00a0<\/p>\n
By ASC and David Sygall.<\/p>\n
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