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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21 Dec 2023: There are now 945 women’s coaches – a 29 per cent increase and exceeding an Australian Sports Commission target. ... CREATING OPPORTUNITY: Targeted programs empower women and girls in the sport, while the Australian Tennis Foundation supports many
19 Dec 2022: sports.” BSA CEO Matt Clayton. 92021 Annual Report |. Image shows: Sport Participation Survey Highlights. ... to foster positive, safe and fulfilling experiences for. sport volunteers, and our Women Leaders in Sport.
18 Oct 2021: Hockey is a sport played across Australia, from the city to the country, equally by men and women, boys and girls. ... That is a significant contribution to Australian sport, for which we are proud, and we remain committed to working with our sports to
8 Aug 2017: 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 ... further embedding sport in schools’
26 Mar 2024: Ethical governance of Australian National Sporting Organisations
2 Feb 2021: It was the second time that the 2008 TasmanianSports Awards have combined Sport and RecreationTasmania’s Sports Star Awards and the TIS AthleteAwards in one event. ... Meet new SportsPerformance Officer. THE Tasmanian Institute of Sport hasappointed
2 Feb 2021: Kerry Hore recently finished fifth in the MunichWorld Cup in the women’s quad scull. ... Apart from the on-court action, athletes attended lectures onsports nutrition and sports psychology.
15 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 ... further embedding sport in schools’
18 Oct 2021: Tracy was a founding member and past president of Womens Sport Queensland. ... She was awarded an OAM in 2008 for her service to sport as an administrator and proponent of sporting opportunities for women.
2 Feb 2021: The win now gives her the lead inthe National road series for women. ... Tim is also a Level 2 Sports Trainerand Level 2 Strength and ConditioningCoach.