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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31 Oct 2016: The Australian Sports Commission has acknowledged our new focus on this area of the sport, which saw our funding grow from $16,200 to $50,000 during the year which has ... All of which is taking the sport to a higher level of professionalism.
14 Dec 2009: Publications, annual report
12 Oct 2011: This is an exciting and challenging time for Australian sport. The Australian Sports Commission looks forward to working with all sporting organisations, the state and territory institutes and academies of sport ... It is a unique aspect of sport where
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
16 Jul 2013: Note that IHACT held a Women’s & Girl’s Day Come & TryProgram which attracted 73 new players to the sport. ... National Womens Program. Women’s Ice Hockey is one of the fastest growing team sports in the World.
2 Feb 2021: 11.11 BBAACCKKGGRROOUUNNDD. This project was an initiative of the South West Sports. ... Some information adapted from: Sport and Recreation Victoria and Australian Sports Commission Resources).
4 Nov 2013: Golf Australia Annual Report 2011 / 2012 22. Message from the Australian Sports Commission The Australian Government is committed to getting more Australians participating and excelling in sport. ... It is two years since the Australian Government
20 Oct 2005: Australian Institute of Sport – Despite cuts in a number of sports programs at the AIS, Sailing hasbeen maintained as an AIS program. ... The Program would be significantly enhanced by greater support fromVictorian Institute of Sport.
5 Oct 2010: Through new direction for sport „Australian Sport: the Pathway to Success‟, the ASC will work closely with sport to achieve its main objectives; boost sports participation and strengthen sporting pathways while ... EO Karen O‟Brien was the
4 Nov 2013: I would like to thank World Sport Group, PGA, Destination NSW, and TRP Sports for their assistance with the Emirates Australian Open and Victorian Major Events Company and the ALPG for ... Golf Australia was very fortunate to have terrific event partners