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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11 Oct 2020: A-Z of running your club - Facilities: Making physical activity safer and more accessible for women (2002)(PDF • 61.6 kb). ... A-Z of running your club - Sexual harassment in sport and recreation (2002)(PDF • 53.9 kb).
11 Oct 2020: 31 August 2022 - Grant program helps women leaders thrive in sport(PDF • 896.9 kb). ... KPMG (2020) Sports Industry Economic Analysis : exploring the size and growth potential of the sport industry in Australia(PDF • 3.9 mb).
11 Nov 2021: 2018 Women Leaders in Sport Grant Recipients & Workshop Participants(PDF • 112.0 kb). ... 2017 Women Leaders in Sport Grant Recipients & Workshop Participants(PDF • 131.6 kb).
11 Nov 2021: This page contains research produced by the Australian Sports Commission relating to the AusPlay survey. ... ASC (2017) AusPlay Focus: women and girls participation (November 2017)(PDF • 1.7 mb).
26 Aug 2020: This area contains documents published by Basketball Australia and the Women's National Basketball League. ... Basketball Australia & Australian Sports Commission (2014) Optimal Competition Model for the Women's National Basketball League 30 September
27 Aug 2020: Football Victoria (no date) Bouncing racism out of sport : a racial and religious tolerance program for Australian Football(PDF • 301.6 kb). ... Working Group on Sexual Assault and Football (no date) Discussion document re development of AFL response
23 Nov 2023: This area contains documents published by the Australian Sports Commission (ASC) and the Australian Institute of Sport (AIS). ... AIS Swimming 1986 : Women's swimming [booklet](PDF • 279.3 kb).
13 Oct 2020: Confederation of Australian Sport (2013) Retaining the membership of women in sport : research study(PDF • 1.8 mb). ... Confederation of Australian Sport (1980) The master plan for sport : March 1980(PDF • 11.9 mb).
13 Feb 2024: AIS (2020) Rebooting Sport : Mental Health and Wellbeing COVID [poster](PDF • 313.1 kb). ... 16 June 2022 - Scholarships to support athletes in sport, education & life(PDF • 247.6 kb).
14 Mar 2024: Ryan, J. (2003) Women's water polo "A review in competition"(PDF • 43.8 kb). ... Bundgaard, L. et. al. (2012) Performance Analysis Video Project - Sports Code: Final report(PDF • 766.4 kb).