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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10 Jul 2008: The Women’s Council has now been expanded their responsibilities with redefined roles. ... for 2008, the hosting of the World 2008 Division II Championship scheduled for April 2008 and allocation of Australian Sports Commission funds to the sport.
3 Nov 2010: Basketball Australia. Australian Sports Organisation for the Disabled. Cerebral Palsy – Australian Sport and Recreation Federation. ... opportunities and assistance with becoming more inclusive – particularly in the areas of Indigenous sport, sport
16 Aug 2012: Opinion however was divided. Those who sat on the fringe of the sport were much more likely to jump off Tiger as were the majority of women. • ... The image dimensions where sports shine through are Australian (AFL), On the Way Up (Twenty20), Dangerous
13 May 2013: Government Agencies (316) including the Australian Sports Commission, State & local Governments and Academies/Institutes of Sport maintained their combined top two position for the sixth consecutive survey period, representing nearly ... Women's Spor
7 Dec 2021: Message from Sport Australia It has been a watershed year for the Australian Sports Commission. ... Australian Sport Foundation donations management and administration. • Sport Australia National Sports Plan / Changes to Future Funding Arrangements.
26 Apr 2015: Touch Football Australia is one of many national sporting organisations that has formed a winning partnership with the Australian Sports Commission to develop its sport in Australia. ... Gary Rose Manager. Jamie StoweMentor. Women’s OpenKristin Boss.
2 Feb 2021: Volunteering Victoria 2020. » Andrea Matheson, The Centre » Sue Dunne, Mercy Health Residential Aged Care » Sasha Earle, Brotherhood of St Laurence » Niamh Condren, The Royal Women’s Hospital » Sharon Walsh, LOHVE Network ... Iterations of the
11 Oct 2023: As we progress through this defining era in Australian sport, the Australian Sports Commission (ASC) is clear in our vision to lead and support the sector. ... We do this through leadership and development of a cohesive and effective sports sector,
3 Feb 2021: As women’s hockey was not then an Olympic sport, Laurie also competed in two World Championships which were also held every four years. ... The Invasion Sports Performance Enhancement Team (PET) meets on a monthly basis to analyse the performance of
19 Jan 2021: The report reviews the latest information, research and statistics on pregnant women playing sport. ... Lyn Barratt Surf Life Saving Tasmania Kate Roffy Women Sport and Recreation Gabe Hodges ACT Touch Association Lainie Houston Netball ACT Richard Terry