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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9 Mar 2022: Vivien MassieQualifications. Experience. Katrina O'MahonyQualifications. Experience. Sarah RichardsonQualifications. Experience. Director (appointed May 2018)Women Leaders in Sport Grant (Australian Sports Commission)MBA (in progress) (The
22 Feb 2023: TO BE THE LEADING SPORT FOR WOMEN AND GIRLS. 2020-21 AUSTRALIAN CRICKET. ... This also reaffirms the importance of understanding and differentiating the interests of women and girls as sports fans and fans interested in women’s sport.
18 Oct 2021: relates to the Westfield Matildas performance in the FIFA Women's World Cup. ... Federal Sports Minister Richard Colbeck travelled to the 2019 FIFA Women’s World Cup in France and participated in several meetings with high-ranking FIFA officials, and
27 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’
19 Dec 2022: 22. Safer Sport Program. 23. Sports Medical Coverage Services.26. Government Funded Activities. ... ACT November Concussion in Sport 23. NT December Sports Medicine Across the Professions 8.
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
26 Jan 2021: women’s and girls’ lives, the Minister for National Parks, Recreation, Sport and Racing. ... established the Ministerial Advisory Committee on Women and Girls in Sport and Recreation (the.
26 Jan 2021: Women’s masters state hockey championships score funding goal — NSW Minister for Sport. ... certain sports; and second, the ‘gendering’ of sport and media. Olympic Games legacy.
1 Aug 2022: The Sports Foundation also recognises its responsibilities as the peak body for philanthropy in sport. ... Taking all of these factors into account, the Sports Foundation is targeting modest growth in donations to sport in FY21.
6 May 2021: This program will enable more women to further their careers and foster the growth of future athletes and sports. ... Australian sport needs to develop more women leaders and there is a fantastic talent pool of potential future leaders.