In Australia, women are under-represented in organised sport—as participants, coaches, officials, administrators, and board members—when compared to their male cohort. A variety of strategies exist to help equalise opportunities for girls and women, however, concerns continue on how gender bias may prevent them from receiving the full benefits sport and physical activity (PA) can offer.
Read moreIn practical terms ‘sport’ is defined by its social interpretation as well as its strong association with physical exertion and performance measures. What we perceive as ‘sport’ in one instance may not be in another; sport takes on many forms and is constantly changing based upon societal norms, trends, and new directions.
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6 Jul 2021: 09 Sep 2016. Kim Brennan, Olympic Gold Medallist - Rowing. I have so much hope for women in leadership roles, Kim Brennan.
13 Dec 2023: Sport should be for everyone – let’s talk about making sport and recreation welcoming and inclusive for women and girls. ... While there has been some great progress for women and girls in sport and active recreation, four in five people agree that
1 Dec 2023: Katie Slattery. Dr Katie Slattery is a lecturer at the School of Sport, Exercise and Rehabilitation, UTS. ... A UTS alumni who began her sports science career as a physiologist at the NSW Institute of Sport (NSWIS) and then supported the women's track
31 Mar 2023: Lindsey Reece, Australian Sports Commission, Dr. Sue Regan, Volunteering Australia, Shannan Gove, Rosterfy, Dr. ... Men’s T20 Cricket World Cup, 2022 FIBA Women’s World Cup and more.
4 Sep 2021: Developing and Supporting High Performance Women Coaches - Transcript(PDF • 300.8 kb).
1 Dec 2023: Biography. Kevin is the High Performance Manager at the South Australian Sports Institute. ... Kevin has over 27 years of international experience in high-performance sport coaching and leadership roles.
28 May 2021: Since leaving Fairfax Media,Kate has set up ProfessionalMums.net – an online platform for highly skilled women looking to re-enter the workforce or find flexible work opportunities. ... Through ProfessionalMums.net Kate matches women with flexible
28 May 2021: Considered a role model among women Tracey was named NSW Woman of the Year as part of International Women’s Day in 2005.
28 May 2021: 14 Nov 2013. Tricia Heberle, High Performance Director, Hockey Australia. Adam Commens, Women's Head Coach, Hockey Australia. ... Tricia has been involved in high performance sport, and particularly hockey, for more than 20 years.
16 Nov 2023: Emily Rosemond OLY. Emily Rosemond OLY is the Director of Sport at QUT. ... Her tenure as the Women's Cycling Coach at the Victorian Institute of Sport spanned from 1993 to 2004 and then from 2009 to 2016, where she meticulously planned and implemented