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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18 Oct 2021: the country’s leading women’s sport would remain visible in this time of crisis for so many. ... In 2015, Susan completed the Australian Institute of Company Directors Course with a grant for Women Leaders in Sport from the Australian Sports
22 Jun 2011: Indigenous sport, sport for people with a disability, sport for people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and women‟s sport development programs. ... SA Sports Institute $50,000. WA Institute of Sport $50,000. Victorian Institute of
13 May 2009: 1.9 Both media and sport organisations acknowledged the commercial benefits of reporting sports news. ... Network Ten's high definition sport channel 'One', providing 24 hour sports viewing, is an example of this.15.
8 Feb 2014: It is two years since the Australian Government delivered its new vision for sport in ‘Australian Sport: The Pathway to Success’ and substantially increased ongoing funding to the Australian Sports Commission. ... future. This is an exciting and
12 Sep 2023: Increase in youth engaged in sport volunteer roles by sports. Links with existing youth development programs. ... Australian Sports Commission Sport Volunteer Coalition Action Plan 2022-2026. 4. The Future of Sport Volunteering, April 2021, Australian
29 Jan 2021: Springboard to success. A letter from Fiona McEachern, former winnerof the Women’s Sports AdministrationScholarship. ... identified. Supporting women in sport. 120 female athletes competing in the Tour deSnowy Cycling Classic and their support
2 Feb 2021: South Colac Sports ClubColac Otway Shire CouncilNetball Facilities Redevelopment $60,000$93,824 (2006). ... Authorised by James Merlino MPMinister for Sport, Recreation and Youth Affairs1 Spring Street, Melbourne.
18 Oct 2021: Hockey is a sport played across Australia, from the city to the country, equally by men and women, boys and girls. ... That is a significant contribution to Australian sport, for which we are proud, and we remain committed to working with our sports to
23 Nov 2023: As we progress through this defining era in Australian sport, the Australian Sports Commission (ASC) is clear in our vision to lead and support the sector. ... We do this through leadership and development of a cohesive and effective sports sector,
8 Aug 2017: And we were delighted to see fruits of our efforts to improve female opportunity in sports, with improved elite and participation opportunities in women’s sport, better media exposure, some outstanding ... further embedding sport in schools’