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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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’
6 Sep 2006: In conjunction with the Australian Sports Commission, a major project, ‘Building a Better Sport: better management practices — women and sport’ commenced. ... better understand the needs of all stakeholders. • increase the involvement of women
12 Sep 2007: Sport Development. 13. Australian Sports Commission. 15. Melbourne 2007. 15. Sports Marketing and Management. ... led by Managing Director, Mike Bushell, Sports Marketing and Management continues to provide swimming with sponsorship dollars that allow
22 Jan 2021: The AIS Talent Program will be designed to deliver transformational skills for women in sport who are ready to progress to these leadership positions. ... The Women Leaders in Sport program was established in 2002 to provide grants and workshops to
16 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 ... as a mentor for women in sport and as a world
26 Jan 2021: sports program against a control group of girls having similar backgrounds who did not participate in sport. ... surrounding elite sport in schools, including the Scots College (Sydney) sports science unit, has added further.
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11 May 2021: Australian Sports Commission Chair Josephine Sukkar AM said the funding will ensure even more children across Australia experience the physical, social and psychological benefits of participation in sport. ... We want to give every Australian child the
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