Performance Support
Performance Support is the coordinated, athlete‑centred system that helps divers and coaches perform at their best -consistently, sustainably, and when it matters most.
Performance support typically draws from several specialist areas, working together around the athlete and coach, including: doctors, physiotherapists, psychologists, strength & conditioning practitioners, dieticians, athlete wellbeing & education practitioners, and sports scientists.
Below are variety of topics and resources for athletes, parents and guardians, and coaches.
Diving Australia recognises concussion as a serious medical issue with potentially significant short- and long-term consequences. Diving Australia recognises that a proactive approach to concussion management not only protects athlete health but preserves the integrity and spirit of the sport, because of this Diving Australia has developed a diving specific Concussion Policy.
The Concussion Policy outlines Diving Australia ’s approach to the recognition, management and prevention of concussion in all sanctioned training and competition environments.
Diving Australia Concussion Policy
Concussion Recognition & Management Flowchart
Concussion Recognition Tool in Diving
Diving Australia Concussion Management Flowchart
Detailed Return-to-Diving Concussion Protocol
Simplified Return-to-Diving Concussion Protocol
Disordered eating and eating disorders are complex conditions that can negatively affect an athlete’s physical and mental health, as well as performance.
They can occur in any athlete, across any sport and at any time, regardless of gender, age, body size, culture, socio-economic background, or level of ability.
Diving, along with other aesthetically judged sports such as rhythmic and artistic gymnastics, is considered a high-risk sport for the development of disordered eating and eating disorders.
Diving Australia has developed a range of resources and online modules to educate the entire diving community, including athletes, coaches and support staff, parents, and technical officials.
· Diving Australia Body Image and Eating Concerns Guideline and Best Practice Principles
· Body Image Aware Information Sheet
· Body Image Aware for Athletes
· Body Image Aware for Parents
· Body Image Aware for Coach & Support Staff
· Body Image Aware for Technical Officials
Body Image Project Online Modules
Experts in eating disorders and disordered eating in psychology and nutrition have helped Diving Australia develop the Body Image Project Online Modules.
The online modules cover a range of topics including: social media, how to help other, language, nutrition for divers.
The Body Image Project Online Modules have been specifically developed for Athletes; Coaches and Support Staff; Parents and Guardians; and Officials.
For more information about the Body Image Project Online Modules, please email Bree Bryant on bree@diving.org.au
Links to more resources:
· AIS Disordered eating in HP Sport
· AIS Performance Nutrition HQ Modules
Diving Australia developed a number of resources to inform athletes about Sport Supplements and their risks.
- DA Sports Supplements – Guidelines
- DA Sports Supplements – Athlete Summary
- DA Sports Supplements – Coaches and Support Staff Summary
- DA Sports Supplements – Advice for all divers
The AIS website has great resources, education modules and recipes to help athletes to train hard, stay healthy and injury-free, and compete at their best.
Further links and resources:
AIS Female Performance & Health Initiative
The AIS Female Performance & Health Initiative was established to improve female athlete specific knowledge and systems of support.
The initiative will benefit Australian athletes, coaches, parents, sporting organisations and support staff in the sport sector and will raise awareness and understanding of key female athlete performance and health considerations.
Information and Resources | ASC
Diving Australia is proud to support the Bloody Good Sport initiative and its commitment to ensuring no athlete is held back from participating in sport because of their period.
By promoting menstrual equity, access to products, education, and supportive environments, we aim to help create a culture where divers feel comfortable, informed, and fully supported throughout every stage of their sporting journey.
Diving Australia is committed to reducing stigma, encouraging open conversations, and ensuring all athletes can continue to train, compete, and thrive with confidence.
Please see the resources below for further information.
Menstrual Health Myth Busting Factsheet
Period and Menopause Education Hub
How to Support Athletes: periods and sport
Coaching female athletes: Understanding periods and performance
The Sports Integrity Australia website has a huge range of resources, education modules, webinars for athletes, parents and guardians, coaches, officials, volunteers, health professionals, and schools on a range of important topics including: Anti-doping, Safeguarding sport, Competition manipulation, Therapeutic Use Exemption & National Integrity Framework.
Check substances - Find out whether the most commonly prescribed and over-the-counter medicines in Australia are permitted or prohibited in sport.
Make a report - Breaches of the National Integrity Framework or Doping in Sport.
SIA resources: