NIAS is part of the Regional Academies of Sport Ltd (RAS) network, directly providing holistic high-performance development programs and support to over 170 local athletes and families each year.

To date, NIAS has supported over 5,600 local athletes and families, who otherwise would have to travel, or relocate, to receive such development and support.

NIAS programs are strategically aligned with state and national pathways, progressing athletes to higher levels of representation and success in their chosen sport, whilst also fostering well-rounded people, who go on to become great community citizens, and ambassadors for the region.