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
18 Oct 2021: relates to the Westfield Matildas performance in the FIFA Women's World Cup. ... Federal Sports Minister Richard Colbeck travelled to the 2019 FIFA Women’s World Cup in France and participated in several meetings with high-ranking FIFA officials, and
22 Feb 2023: TO BE THE LEADING SPORT FOR WOMEN AND GIRLS. 2020-21 AUSTRALIAN CRICKET. ... This also reaffirms the importance of understanding and differentiating the interests of women and girls as sports fans and fans interested in women’s sport.
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
18 Oct 2021: Sport Australia invests in sports participation programs, from our national Sporting Schools program for younger children through to the Better Ageing program aimed at Australians aged 65 and over. ... Our Women Leaders in Sport program and the AIS
12 Dec 2011: Ritchie, S. Valuing an individual's participation in sport: Sports' consumer surplus and implications for policy. ... Pyun, D.Y.& Balasekaran, G. Women in elite-level sport leadership: Coaches, officials and administrators.
27 Nov 2016: And we were delighted to see fruits of our efforts to improve female opportunity in sports, with improved elite and participation opportunities in women’s sport, better media exposure, some outstanding ... further embedding sport in schools’
29 Jan 2021: interviews with the following key organisations: the YMCA, Australian Institute of Sport, PCYC, ANU Sports Association, University of Canberra Sports Association, Exhibition Park in Canberra, Ainslie Football and Social Club, Facilities ... 2001 & 2002
24 Mar 2014: Our sport handbooks and pathway information available through our website and in hard copy are often referenced as industry best practice by the Australian Sports Commission. ... ability and further their qualification, while also enabling athletes and
19 Dec 2022: 22. Safer Sport Program. 23. Sports Medical Coverage Services.26. Government Funded Activities. ... ACT November Concussion in Sport 23. NT December Sports Medicine Across the Professions 8.