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 Feb 2021: Improving Wellbeing. 2.3 Sport and recreation: Exceed the Australian average for participation in sport and physical activity by 2014. ... HON MICHAEL W RIGHT, MPMinister for Industrial Relations. Minister for Recreation,Sport and Racing.
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28 Apr 2016: with the Australian Sports Commission, through Simon Wood, to investigate any grants or. ... Melissa Gangemi – Women in Sport Commission.
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