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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28 Jun 2013: Principle 5 - member responsiveness. The Australian Sports Commission (ASC) is the Commonwealth Government’s statutory authority responsible for the funding and development of sport. ... Ineffective governance practices not only impact on the sport
6 Sep 2021: 6.5 Pregnancy. [Insert name of NSO] is committed to treating pregnant women fairly and to removing any unreasonable barriers to their full participation in our sport. ... We will advise pregnant women that there may be risks involved with their
6 Sep 2021: We will advise pregnant women that there may be risks involved with their continuing participation in sport, and we will encourage them to obtain medical advice about those risks. ... We encourage all pregnant women to talk with their medical advisers,
6 Sep 2021: 6.5 Pregnancy. [Insert name of NSO] is committed to treating pregnant women fairly and to removing any unreasonable barriers to their full participation in our sport. ... We will advise pregnant women that there may be risks involved with their
6 Sep 2021: 6.5 Pregnancy. Everyone bound by this policy must treat pregnant women with dignity and respect and any unreasonable barriers to participation by them in our sport should be removed. ... The [NSO] recommends that pregnant women wanting to participate in
29 Sep 2014: VicHealth Physical Activity and Sport Breakfast Forum. VicHealth Leading Thinkers Initiative Parliamentary Welcome. ... Blind Sports Victoria (BSV) and Social Goal are partnering up to change the story of inclusive sports – the key hurdle being the
6 Sep 2021: SO] expects everyone bound by this policy to treat pregnant women with dignity and respect and to remove any unreasonable barriers to participation in our sport that disadvantage them. ... We encourage all pregnant women to consult with their medical
6 Sep 2021: We will advise pregnant women that there may be risks involved with their continuing participation in sport, and we will encourage them to obtain medical advice about those risks. ... We encourage all pregnant women to talk with their medical advisers,
27 Jun 2013: Researcher Angela Woodham-Clarke—who along with Vanessa Brown conducted a study into issues in the amalgamation of men’s and women’s sport organisations—says women traditionally believe they have ... Sometimes you just had to let discussions play
31 May 2018: Blind Sports & Recreation Victoria. 454 Glenferrie Road Kooyong 3144. Telephone: (03) 9822 8876. ... Vice President. Blind Sports & Recreation Victoria. Table of Contents Victorian Disability Sport & Recreation Awards 1 Higgins Award 1 Cape Conran Camp 2