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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16 May 2014: The role of women in motor sport is always of great importance to CAMS. ... FIA Officials and Volunteers Commission. Michael Smith. FIA Women and Motor Sport Commission.
22 Nov 2017: which has been such a trailblazer for women’s sport for so many years. ... Women’s participation is the fastest growing area of our sport. That trend has recently been bolstered both in real and reputational terms through the agreement reached with
3 Feb 2021: Aligned with this ambition, the Australian Government is now encouraging a whole-of-sport reform agenda, aimed at establishing a more collaborative, efficient and integrated sports system. ... Indigenous sport, sport for people with a disability, sport
16 Nov 2016: And we were delighted to see fruits of our efforts to improve female opportunity in sports, with improved elite and participation opportunities in women’s sport, better media exposure, some outstanding ... as a mentor for women in sport and as a world
20 Aug 2007: CMYI works towards creating a sport and recreation sector inclusive of diversity; providing assistance to State Sporting Associations, Regional Sports Assemblies, leisure centres and local government in the development of diversity ... A recent report by
19 Jul 2018: 133 participants attended the Australia-ASEAN Council Building Leadership Capacity of Women in Sport Conferences in Singapore, Malaysia, and Thailand. ... Flying the flag for women in sport Gymnastics Victoria partner with the Victorian State Government
15 Dec 2020: the AIS Sport Performance Awards at The Star, Sydney on Tuesday 10th December. ... para-athlete of the year and the Sport Australia Spirit of Sport award.
6 Mar 2014: The OWIA has a strong commitment to and a proud history of women in sport. ... Australian Sports Commission The ASC and the OWIA have entered into a Sport Collaboration Agreement.
16 Dec 2022: be part of a sports community, in any role, enjoys the extraordinary benefits and grows as a result of their engagement with the sport of their choice. ... Samantha Leahy Sports Program Coordinator – Nationals (dep Dec 2021). Ainslie Gardner Sport and
28 Apr 2016: with the Australian Sports Commission, through Simon Wood, to investigate any grants or. ... Melissa Gangemi – Women in Sport Commission.