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.
Read moreFully-matching results
3 Oct 2017: Evaluation of the 2017 'Girls Make Your Move' Physical Activity for Young Women Campaign
1 Aug 2022: The Sports Foundation also recognises its responsibilities as the peak body for philanthropy in sport. ... Taking all of these factors into account, the Sports Foundation is targeting modest growth in donations to sport in FY21.
18 Jan 2021:
1 Feb 2021: 3 years ago we introduced the Women In Sport Program alongside our other major sport programs to increase female participation in two new sports to the Kimberley region- netball and softball. ... We can not. compete with male sports. Many women either don
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.
2 Feb 2021: Her. involvement in sport started at school and she played a wide range of sports including netball,. ... primary sport. During school she tried other sports like netball, basketball and volleyball but.
26 Jan 2021: women’s and girls’ lives, the Minister for National Parks, Recreation, Sport and Racing. ... established the Ministerial Advisory Committee on Women and Girls in Sport and Recreation (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
6 Nov 2008: Publications
10 Jan 2021: Compared to women, girls are more likely to participate in sport-related activities including team sports such as netball, football and basketball. ... It is important that sports understand the reasons why women are less active in sport and modify their