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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14 May 2021: More than 900 women across 50 sports will benefit from the WLIS Development Grants and Leadership Workshops which provide women in the Australian sport industry with opportunities to gain new skills, ... A full list of recipients is available on the
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
2 Nov 2012: Inquiry into women in sport and recreation in Australia
7 Dec 2022: Sport and Recreation: State of Play, As at December 2022
11 Oct 2023: We look forward to working with and supporting all member sports in the time ahead as we collectively tackle the challenge climate poses to global sport. ... The platform provides a safe space for women to educate, engage, communicate, share stories and
26 Jan 2021: Women’s masters state hockey championships score funding goal — NSW Minister for Sport. ... certain sports; and second, the ‘gendering’ of sport and media. Olympic Games legacy.
10 Dec 2020: Netball, administration, governance,
9 Mar 2022: Vivien MassieQualifications. Experience. Katrina O'MahonyQualifications. Experience. Sarah RichardsonQualifications. Experience. Director (appointed May 2018)Women Leaders in Sport Grant (Australian Sports Commission)MBA (in progress) (The
9 May 2014: 21. Inclusive Sport SurveySport participation. FIGURE 5: Most popular sports and recreational activities. ... A breakdown of participation in team and individual sports according to gender shows that women are more likely than men and transgender people
24 Sep 2012: To vote, please visit the Sport For Women website – www.sportforwomen.com.au. ... To vote for our female athletes, please visit the Women’s Health Magazine website - http://au.lifestyle.yahoo.com/womens-health.