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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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
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
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 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.
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
28 Apr 2016: with the Australian Sports Commission, through Simon Wood, to investigate any grants or. ... Melissa Gangemi – Women in Sport Commission.
6 Dec 2023: A specialacknowledgement goes to the Australian Sports Commission forits support with the National Integrity Capability EnhancementProgram as well as Sport Integrity Australia. ... In addition to her contribution to disc sports, Michelle has beena
24 Oct 2023: PAGE 8 | ANNUAL REPORT 2023. AUSTRALIAN SPORTS COMMISSION REPORT. Sport has a place for everyone and delivers results that make Australia proud. ... As we progress through this defining era in Australi-an sport, the Australian Sports Commission (ASC) is
9 Jan 2022: 22 December 2021. Paris funding enables sports to build on Tokyo success • Australian High Performance funding extended to 2024 Paris Olympics and Paralympics • Canoe, Women’s Rugby 7s, Rowing, Surfing and ... Australian Sports Commission Chair
8 Oct 2020: Our Women Leaders in Sport program and the AIS Talent program provide opportunities for women to progress their professional development in all roles across sport. ... Further developing and incorporating Sport Australian Governance Principles. •