Australian Institute of Sport National network of 54 mental health practitioners providing confidential support Video News Release here: Olympic gold medallists Leisel Jones and Jodie Henry among the national wellbeing and engagement managers directly supporting athletes As excitement and nerves build in the lead-up to the Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics, AIS CEO Peter Conde has encouraged athletes and sport staff to prioritise mental health and wellbeing and seek support if needed. The AIS has seen a 79 per cent increase in demand for the AIS Mental Health Referral Network (MHRN) at the start of 2021 compared to the same period last year. The MHRN has also received as many referrals in March 2021 as were received in January and February combined.