Personal Development

Snow Australia encourages athletes to have a well-balanced lifestyle, by maximizing potential in all areas of life, not just in the sport. Snow Australia offers a wide variety of opportunities to experience a sense of learning, advancement, achievement, personal growth, and purpose in life whilst encouraging emotional well-being, and strong decision-making skills. Personal development activities and topics include but are not limited to: 

  • Effective communication skills 
  • Personal Brand and Sponsorship 
  • Building your Business 
  • Financial literacy and planning 
  • Values based decision making 
  • Athlete Wellbeing Toolkit 
  • High performance behaviours and culture 

AIS Start Strong in High-Performance Program:

The Wellbeing Modules provide athletes with entry-level learning on a range of wellbeing & engagement topics that are important in high-performance sport.


High Performance Sport in Australia

Module 1

This module helps athletes gain a foundational understanding of the High Performance Sport System and the key organisations that drive high performance sport in Australia.


Who this module is for:
Athletes at state or national level.


Estimated time to complete:

25 minutes

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What it means to be an elite athlete

Module 2

This module helps athletes increase their understanding of the choices and patience required to excel in sport, and the opportunities and obstacles they may encounter throughout their sporting journey.

Who this module is for: Athletes at state or national level.

Estimated time to complete:
25 minutes

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Athlete Wellbeing & Engagement

Module 3

This module helps athletes better understand athlete wellbeing & engagement, and how to learn, thrive and contribute throughout their athletic journey.


Who this module is for: Athletes at state or national level.

Estimated time to complete:
25 minutes

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Athlete Self-care

Module 4

This module helps athletes better understand the importance of self-care and learn some key strategies that enhance wellbeing.

Who this module is for: Athletes at state or national level.

Estimated time to complete:
20 minutes

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Money Matters

Module 5

This module helps athletes better understand basic money management and learn techniques that lead to confident saving and debt mitigation.

Who this module is for: Athletes at state or national level.

Estimated time to complete:
35 minutes


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Key personal development resources 

VIA Character Strengths survey

Character Strengths are the positive parts of your personality that impact how you think, feel and behave. Scientists have identified 24 character strengths that you have the capacity to express.

By taking the VIA Survey you will discover your unique character strengths profile. Knowing and applying your highest character strengths is the key to you being your best self.

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Personal Values Finder

Values are a critical ingredient to building your capacity and providing purpose and clarity. 
 
Use this tool to explore yours. 

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Personal Vision Builder

Having a clear Vision Statement is a pillar of high performance and helps you gain purpose and clarity. 
 
Ambiguity is the enemy here, so please be as specific as you can. 
 
Enjoy the process!

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Youth Central

Advice for your life journey, including managing your money, learning to drive, travelling overseas, looking after your mental health and much more.

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Money Smart

Money Smart is a website with tools and resources to assist you with topics such as - managing your money, reducing your debt, planning for your future, growing your wealth as well as providing resouces for budgeting and understanding your personal spending habits.

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Personal Budgeting

Budgeting is an important skill that anyone can learn. A personal spending plan, or budget, can be an empowering financial tool. By taking the time to work out a plan of where your money comes from and where you spend or save it, you are gaining the knowledge and skills you need to make smart financial decisions.

Personal Budgeting Workbook

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Personal Budgeting Spreadsheet

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