[1] Located at Sydney Olympic Park, the institute was established as a statutory body under the Institute of Sport Act, 1995, following a review recommending central coordination and monitoring of high-performance sports programs in New South Wales.
[2] The aim of the services is to ensure that NSWIS athletes have access to coaching and sports technology while also receiving tailored support to help balance their sporting commitments with personal development and a career.
The institute offers support to athletes across the following nine areas: Under the institute's Mobile/Regional program, the NSWIS offers support services to NSWIS athletes in their home environment, enabling them to pursue their sporting careers with minimal disruption to their family, education and employment.
[5] The institute's principal partner was ClubsNSW, who provided A$1 million a year in sponsorship.
[6] The NSWIS runs programs in a number of sports with the objective of preparing young athletes for national and international competition.