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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3 Nov 2014: engagement (Australian Olympic Committee, Australian Sports Commission and the Australian Institute of Sport) reflect this daily commitment. ... Two special mentions: the Australian Sports Commission and Hancock Prospecting including Mrs Gina Rinehart
2 Feb 2021: TASMANIAN INSTITUTE OF SPORT. ISSUE 69 – DECEMBER 2008. ONE hundred and twenty-two athletes represent-ing 25 sports have been awarded TIS scholarshipsfor 2009. ... Eddie Ockenden. Wes Sulzberger. 5. SPORTS PERFORMANCE. FOOTBALL. TIS Women’s Football
24 Oct 2002: Secured three new corporate partners for the sport: Qantas,Vittel and SBS Television. ... including Institute/Academies of Sport network;25. Coaching; and26. Australian teams and team management.
2 Feb 2021: The Women’s Under 21 Nationals arein Sydney from 29 June to 10 July. ... The TIS conducted two sports exposincorporating hands-on physical activi-ties for students.
2 Feb 2021: In women’s hockey, Japan is verymuch an emerging nation, wellentrenched in the top 10. ... Rowing hopefuls learn the basics of the sport as part of the Talent Search Program.
28 Sep 2016: As many sportsmen and women across the nation prepare for the 2016 Olympics, the Northern Territory Institute of Sport (NTIS) continues to nurture and develop our talented athletes. ... Supporting the development of more than 360 athletes involved in
2 Feb 2021: Melbourne and Olympic Parks TrustMelbourne Cricket Ground TrustProfessional Boxing and Combat Sports BoardState Sports Centre TrustVictorian Institute of Sport. ... Community DevelopmentSport and Recreation Victoria. Peter Hertan. Executive Director
22 Feb 2024: Sport NSW also acknowledges the various Traditional Custodians of the land across the wide sports landscape in NSW. ... As the above-referenced events were sport specific, the legacy benefits are mostly enjoyed by only those sports.
8 Mar 2022: Programs such as Women Leaders in Sport (WLIS), managed by Sport Australia in partnership with the. ... sport. In 2021 both women were recognized for this work with the presentation of the Order of Australia.
22 Apr 2010: Board Director, Gymnastics New Zealand 2006. • New Zealand Olympic Committee, Women in Sport Committee Member 2008 - current. • ... Unfortunately, sport programs, campus based sporting clubs, sports facilities and staff resourcing issues remained