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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14 Apr 2015: We congratulate Australian cycling coach, Sian Mulholland, who was awarded the International Olympic Committee’s Women in Sport award for the Oceania region. ... OceaniaChairperson, FIC Women’s CommissionPresident, Oceania Canoe AssociationPresident,
26 May 2008: Netball, a fast, skilful team sport, is the most popular women’s sport in Australia with an estimated one million players nationwide. ... Special thanks to Don Cameron, Group Sport Manager and Phil Borgeaud, Assistant Director Sports Programs at the
1 Feb 2021: We salute the founders, successive Boards, staff and volunteers for their commitment to women’s sport in Queensland. ... The section on women’s sport covers the twentieth century and the stories of leading women across those years.
15 Dec 2022: As the Sport Australia recognised National Sport Organisation (NSO) for flying disc sports in Australia, a lot of work has been completed, whilst there is quite a lot more to do. ... I look forward to working with all the sport’s key stakeholders
1 Feb 2021: Program 4: Recreation, Sport and Racing 31. 4.1 Recreation and Sport 31. ... industry and promotes the benefits andopportunities associated with participation inactive recreation and sport.
23 Nov 2016: Basketball Australia. Blind Sports Australia. Boccia Australia. Cerebral Palsy – Australian Sport and Recreation Federation. ... And we were delighted to see fruits of our efforts to improve female opportunity in sports, with improved elite and
22 Jun 2017: Feb - ). PEGGY LIDDICKNational Coach, Women’s Artistic Gymnastics. SAM LIVERAMembership Administrator (- Nov ). LAURA MACINTOSHPR & Communications Coordinator (Oct-). RACHEL MILLARHigh Performance Administrator. JO PENNY(GymTas) Sport Development
1 Jun 2023: experiences for sport volunteers, and our Women Leaders in Sport programs which champion equal representation in sport. ... J Carolyn Campbell, Chair of Sport NSW and Director of Volleyball Australia, Bankstown Sports Club, Hockey One and a member of
6 Apr 2016: Much of the VFDA’s activities this year were funded by a Sports Development Grant of $8800 from Sport and Recreation Victoria. ... Their continued efforts will make sure that the sport will continue to grow throughout 2003.
12 Jan 2021: due to a lack of financial support for women’s sport in these Nations. • ... Relevant government departments are male dominated and lack understanding of women’s sport.