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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1 Feb 2021: Major Sports Facilities Authority. Seven-member authority, includes three women. Mt Gravatt Showgrounds Trust. ... Get Active Queensland Schools ProgramA program of visits to schools and regional and remote communities by sports men and women from
1 Nov 2018: This is critical to achieve the goals contained in our ‘Whole of Sport’ Strategic Plan and meet challenges facing sports in Australia. ... This has been evident in the increase in participation (1.87%) and triathlon’s representation of women and
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).
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
4 Dec 2020: Social Policy Research Centre (2007) Participation in sport and recreation by culturally and linguistically diverse women(PDF • 320.1 kb).
17 Nov 2005: Advisory CommitteeMember, NSW Sports Hall of ChampionsBoard Member, NSW State Government Major Event Board Associate Member, Australian Sport Hall of FamePatron, Chinese Sports Foundation of Australia IncHonorary Life Member, International Triathlon
28 Jun 2013: Government Agencies (80) including the Australian Sports Commission, State & local Governments and Academies/Institutes of Sport maintained their combined top two position for the sixth consecutive survey period. ... Water Sports. 1. 1. 2. Water Polo. 1.
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).
19 Sep 2023: House of Representatives
15 May 2018: Collaborate with other sports to cross-promote, facilitate transition and position golf as the ideal complementary sport for women and girls. • ... perceptions of the sport. • Number of partnerships with other sports and like-branded brands. •