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 May 2024: A MESSAGE FROM THE CHAIR OF THE AUSTRALIAN SPORTS COMMISSION. Josephine Sukkar AM. ... a place for themselves in sport. Josephine Sukkar AM Chair Australian Sports Commission.
16 Aug 2012: Motivations for Participation in Sport (Women)Motivations for Participation in Sport (Women)Motivations for Participation in Sport (Women)Motivations for Participation in Sport (Women)(7 most popular sports)(7 most popular ... Women’s passion for sport
17 Nov 2021: 14 May 2021 - 2021 Women Leaders in Sport grant recipients announced(PDF • 105.6 kb). ... ASC (2015) Play.Sport.Australia. Toolkit : Building stronger sports(PDF • 504.4 kb).
3 Feb 2021: The national average was 4.2%.3. 1 Country Sport Report. (1987). Perth: Western Australian Sports Council: Country Sport Committee.2 Ripper, e. ... Country sport and recreation’ is by no means a homogenous activity or setting!
18 Aug 2023: ASC (2023) Community Perceptions Monitor : Women's Soccer World Cup September 2023 [restricted ASC staff only](PDF • 552.5 kb). ... ASC (2021) Community Perceptions Monitor : Team Sports, February 2021 [restricted to ASC staff only](PDF • 531.9 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
19 Dec 2022: Secured funding from Sport Integrity Australia and the National Sports Tribunal to help with the National Integrity Framework adoption. ... Work with Sport Integrity Australia and the National Sports Tribunal on adopting the National.
29 Jan 2021: Annual Report 2007-2008
8 Nov 2018: The Westfield Matildas participated in the AFC Women’s Asian Cup in Jordan in April 2018. ... leading sport for women.
22 Apr 2009: A downloadable pdf document reviewing the Future Development of School Sport and Physical Activity.