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 May 2008: The ASC also works with national sporting organisations and other sports delivery agencies to increase the involvement of people in sport, particularly juniors, coaches, officials, women, Indigenous Australians and people with ... Indigenous women; women
17 Oct 2002: Our sports administrators are being recognised at the highest level with Life Member Helen Brownlee being awarded the International Olympic Committee’s Women and Sport trophy for Oceania in recognition of ... Over 200 people representing national and
14 Feb 2006: A sports drink, such as Gatorade, has fast acting fuel for when you need it most during and after sport. ... She has been (and continues to be) a Satellite coach with the Australian Institute of Sport Women’s program where she has worked with talented
26 Jan 2021: Centenary of Canberra Sports Womens Ball – Minister for Sport, Kate Lundy, delivered the keynote speech at the Centenary of Canberra Sports Women‟s Ball, held at Parliament House, Canberra. ... Sports funding encourages women to aim higher –
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.
18 Jan 2021: AIS athletes mix money and sport. Australian Sports Foundation gives $6m in donations. ... The guidelines review the latest information, research and statistics on pregnant women playing sport.
20 Sep 2006: Australian cricket has set itself the challenge to connect with all Australians This is reflected in its vision for cricket to be Australia’s favourite sport – a sport for men, women, ... of sports and discourage over specialisation in one event,
1 Feb 2021: Led by former Sports Commission executive, Henny Oldenhove, women learnt about leadership styles for different situations. ... Thumbs Up to:John Wylie and the Australian Sports Commission for pulling together a ‘Women Achievers in Sport’ lunch to
1 Oct 2013: Sports Commission (ASC), Australian Institute. of Sport (AIS) and each of the State and. ... the role played by the Australian Sports. Commission (ASC) in its support of the sport.
Message from the Australian Sports Commission. Sport has a place for everyone and delivers results that make Australia proud. ... Sport & Events. Saya Sakakibara won the Women Elite title at the 2023 AusCycling BMX Racing National Championships in