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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26 Oct 2021: Former South African Netball Captain and AIS Women Leading Sport Consultant Bronwyn Jonathan manages the AIS Accelerate Program. ... We had 18 women athletes from 17 different sports take part in the inaugural AIS Accelerate Program this year.
19 Mar 2024: Australian Sports Commission (ASC). Under the leadership of Keiren Perkins, the ASC has been instrumental in providing our sport with the tools required to improve its capabilities. ... As we progress through this defining era in Australian sport, the
2 Feb 2021: Lacrosse Victoria Women’s Golf Victoria. Netball Victoria. Each OSHC service had one sport per term delivered into their service. ... Helpful tips. 23. Further readingAustralian Sports Commission (2003), Junior Sport Framework,
18 Oct 2021: Sport Australia invests in sports participation programs, from our national Sporting Schools program for younger children through to the Better Ageing program aimed at Australians aged 65 and over. ... Our Women Leaders in Sport program and the AIS
29 Jun 2022: Getting injured, excessive trainings and the divide between men’s and women’s sport – such as the stereotype that. ... The style and colour as well as the cost of sports uniforms were described as the worst thing about sport, particularly for young
2 Feb 2021: Youth AffairsMulticultural Affairs. Women’s PolicyCommunity Building Information Services. Sport, Recreation and the Commonwealth Games. ... Melbourne Cricket Ground Trust. Professional Boxing and Combat Sports Board. Sport and Recreation Camps
9 Sep 2021: The Australian Sports Commission, including the AIS and Sport Australia, is determined to see more girls and women in sport, from playing fields to board rooms. ... We are focused on strategies and programs that can help attract, retain and elevate more
15 Jul 2021: efforts to advance gender equality in sport as an. athlete and sports administrator. ... role. At the Australian Sports Commission (ASC),. comprising Sport Australia and the Australian.
1 May 2024: A MESSAGE FROM THE CHAIR OF THE AUSTRALIAN SPORTS COMMISSION. Josephine Sukkar AM. ... a place for themselves in sport. Josephine Sukkar AM Chair Australian Sports Commission.
22 Apr 2009: A downloadable pdf document reviewing the Future Development of School Sport and Physical Activity.