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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4 Mar 2014: The Australian Sports Commission (ASC) is committed to ensuring Australian athletes excel in the international sporting arena, and increasing Australians’ participation in sport. ... These meets presented opportunities to showcase our sport to
6 Apr 2016: men’s and women’s team – represented Australia at the Emerald City Classic in Seattle,. ... the Division 2 Nationals for Opens and Womens, to be held in Melbourne in April.
16 Aug 2013: success. The Australian Sports Commission and the Australian Olympic Committee continue to be significant investors in winter sport both directly to SSA and to our high. ... enabling athletes and those from a sports background to remain involved in the
2 Feb 2021: Unfortunately, negativeaspects of sport culture present a barrier to women’s participation in community sport that needs to be addressedby the sport and recreation sector. ... More diversity in sports leadershipcan lead to new and creative ways of
1 Feb 2021: The proportion of women on sports boards has remained at 22% since last year and has only increased by 1% since Sport England commissioned WSFF to produce the first Trophy Women? ... For more information, please visit
15 Mar 2012: Touch Football Australia is one of many national sporting organisations that has formed a winning partnership with the Australian Sports Commission to develop its sport in Australia. ... The vision for the sport into the future is clear with professional
6 May 2021: Sport Australia’s latest AusPlay report focuses on participation in Summer Olympic and Paralympic sports finding that 10.4 million Australian adults play an Olympic sport and 1.8 million volunteer ... popular sport for women. When it comes to Olympic
5 Aug 2020: www.lacrosse.com.au @AUSLAX laxAUS @laxaus. 2019-2022. Strategic Plan. Senior Women. ... U19 Women. 2011 Silver Medal. 2015 4th Place. U19 Men. 2012 5th Place.
3 Feb 2021: their athletes in the field for sports such as canoeing, rowing and netball. ... Sports Commission endorsed sport. WAIS Potential or Emerging International Scholarship. holders.
27 Jun 2018: This will create, for the first time, a comprehensive blueprint for Australian sport. ... The Australian Sports Commission and the Australian Institute of Sport provide us with fantastic support.