AOC participates in IMF Uluru Anniversary Relay The Indigenous Marathon Foundation (IMF) along with the Mutitjulu Community hosted a special 10km indigenous Relay Run around the base of Uluru, which proved to be one of Australia’s most historical and culturally significant events ever witnessed.
AOC recognises indigenous heritageThe AOC has amended its constitution to recognise indigenous heritage. The move was passed at the 2015 AGM, with Olympians Senator Nova Peris, Baeden Choppy and Des Abbott in attendance.
Indigenous Olympians at AOC AGMIndigenous Olympians Des Abbott, Nova Peris and Baeden Choppy with AOC Secretary-General Fiona de Jong, Recognise Campaign Director Tanya Hosch and AOC President John Coates.
Indigenous Recognition at AOC 2015 AGMOlympic gold medallist and Senator Nova Peris spoke to members of the Australian Olympic Committee AGM following the unanimous vote to change the constitution to recognise indigenous heritage.
Tribute to Australia's Indigenous OlympiansTo recognise the 43 Indigenous Olympians the Seven Network produced this tribute hosted by Rio 2016 hopeful Tanisha Stanton. It was shown at the AOC AGM where changes to the constitution where approved.
Under PressureDesmond Abbott moves the ball upfield under pressure from Spain during the 2011 Men's Champions Trophy in Auckland, New Zealand.