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 Nov 2021: Active Australia (1998) Harassment-free Sport : guidelines for sports administrators (PDF • 8.9 mb). ... Active Australia (1999) How to include women and girls in sport(PDF • 2.6 mb).
15 Dec 2022: 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
29 Jan 2021: interviews with the following key organisations: the YMCA, Australian Institute of Sport, PCYC, ANU Sports Association, University of Canberra Sports Association, Exhibition Park in Canberra, Ainslie Football and Social Club, Facilities ... 2001 & 2002
18 Oct 2021: relates to the Westfield Matildas performance in the FIFA Women's World Cup. ... Federal Sports Minister Richard Colbeck travelled to the 2019 FIFA Women’s World Cup in France and participated in several meetings with high-ranking FIFA officials, and
1 May 2024: Rosanna Kassis has been appointed to the WKF Women Sport Commission and NghiaTran is a member of the WKF Referee Commission. ... blind sports, squash, tenpin, baseball, disabled winter sport, artisticswimming, shooting, taekwondo, boxing, judo, skate,
26 Aug 2020: The good the bad and the ugly of how young women move (2002)(PDF • 218.2 kb). ... Who wants to sweat? Influences on competitive sports participation for primary school children in Wodonga, Victoria (2002)(PDF • 330.1 kb).
4 Dec 2020: Social Policy Research Centre (2007) Participation in sport and recreation by culturally and linguistically diverse women(PDF • 320.1 kb).
2 Feb 2021: Sports medicine, physiotherapy, nutrition and massage sessions have been increased and/or extended, and additional staffing in Sport Science and Physical Preparation will provide more ‘one on one’ servicing opportunities. ... SPORT SHORTS. HOCKEY
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
6 Apr 2016: expense. The Sports Insurance Scheme, underwritten by Sport Underwriting Australia Pty. ... Championships as a member of the Womens team. Her involvement with Ultimate has.