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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8 Apr 2014: World Veteran Championship 1,176 1,445. Participation (Affiliations) 41,800 34,660. Sports Development Grant 26,600 26,600. ... Attend ASC meetings (proposed April 2013) to learn about changes within the Australian
7 Nov 2019: Talent. Elite & Mastery Senior Australian Teams Senior National Representation (men, women, indoor) & Success. ... Elite (Sport Excellence). Senior National Representation Women, Men (Field & Indoor).
4 Nov 2008: Shortly before the 2007 AGM, the Australian Sports Commission delivered and presented to members their study of our sport through the Whole of Sport Review. ... Extraordinary Expenses. Constitution Development. In order to conform with the Australian
19 Jun 2011: Aligned with this ambition, the Australian Government is now encouraging a whole-of-sport reform agenda, aimed at establishing a more collaborative, efficient and integrated sports system. ... Indigenous sport, sport for people with a disability, sport
18 Oct 2021: Croquetwest as a member of the WA Sports Federation (re-badged as Sport West during the year) takes the opportunity to nominate two players in the federation’s sports star awards. ... Women’s Singles Alison. Sharpe. Kathleen. Colclough. 20-24 March
12 Jul 2010: Inc would like to acknowledge ourPrincipal Sponsor, the Australian Sports Commission and thank Paul Grogan,our Sport Consultant for his invaluable support and advice. ... Funding from the ASC, AOC and the ISU wasreceived. Funding grants were applied for,
20 Dec 2017: 2017SWIMMING AUSTRALIA. YEAR IN REVIEW. Well, what another inspiring year in our sport! ... Sperry. A big thank you must go to our high performance partners, the Australian Sports Commission and the Australian Institute of Sport who have not only funded
18 Oct 2021: Mandatory Board Quotas In order to improve the governance and administration of sport, especially the major, male dominated sports, by increasing the diversity of boards, the Victorian Government has announced that ... As getting women involved in
6 Feb 2017: education and policy development. We will ensure that our sport reaches the specifications. ... set out by the Australian Sports Commission so that our sport may receive national.
29 Aug 2017: 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. ... David Gallop Acting Chairman. Board