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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17 Nov 2021: 14 May 2021 - 2021 Women Leaders in Sport grant recipients announced(PDF • 105.6 kb). ... ASC (2015) Play.Sport.Australia. Toolkit : Building stronger sports(PDF • 504.4 kb).
11 Oct 2023: This is the Australian Sports Commission’s (ASC) vision as we embark on a defining era in Australian sport over the next decade and beyond. ... experiences for sport volunteers, and our Women Leaders in Sport programs which champion equal
6 Oct 2020: by Tony Naar to the 5th IWG World Conference on Women & Sport, 20-23 May 2010. ... Naar to the 5th IWG World Conference on Women & Sport, 20-23 May 2010.
18 Oct 2021: DSA continues to support applications for entry into the 2020 Women Leaders in Sport program facilitated by Sports Australia, now moved to the second half of 2020 due to the pandemic. ... Organisations;• ‘Her Sport, Her way’ grant project: Deaf
2 Feb 2021: scoring systems• Geelong CA employing a person who has a disability in a sports administration traineeship in conjunction. ... WHEELCHAIR SPORTS VICTORIA. Description of OrganisationWheelchair Sports Victoria (WSV) is a sports club forpeople with a
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).
29 Jan 2021: Women and girls are more likely to participate in sport or physical activity if they believe the environment in which they will be participating is safe and meets their needs. ... top of page. A sport and physical activity facility that is welcoming for
8 May 2010: Women have a vital role to play in the development of sport in Australia as participants, volunteers, athletes, and sports leaders as coaches and administrators. ... Recent research conducted for the Australian Government found that just 9% of sports
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
25 Sep 2003: adds to the difficulty of identifying funding for elite sport and the details of the implementation of sports policy. ... Phase 2 could include more detailed analysis on such an individual sport basis.