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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22 Jan 2021: An initiative of national advocacy body Women Sport Australia, the Women in Sport Photo Action Awards Exhibition (#WISPAA Exhibition) includes 30 stunning images of female athletes in full flight – including the ... Women Sport Australia Director
18 Jun 2021: 22 Australia’s Sports Volunteers 2000. 24. 2.3 State data about CALD women in sport and recreation.24 2.4 Sport Industry data about CALD women in sport and ... 46. ii. Participation in sport and recreation by culturally and linguistically diverse women.
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25 Mar 2024: This area contains documents published by:. Sport Integrity Australia [SIA]. Australian Sports Anti-Doping Authority [ASADA]. ... SIA (2022) Western Australian Institute of Sport : Women's Artistic Gymnastics program review(PDF • 6.9 mb).
25 Aug 2020: Fox, C. (1997) Women's perceived access to elite coaching positions in Australian sport. ... South West Sports Assembly (no date) Mastering sport : baby boomers are ready to play (PDF • 2.5 mb).
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26 Aug 2020: This area contains documents published by Basketball Australia and the Women's National Basketball League. ... Basketball Australia & Australian Sports Commission (2014) Optimal Competition Model for the Women's National Basketball League 30 September
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12 Aug 2020: Women in Sport - 14/9/2020 (updated)(PDF • 2.1 mb). ... Women in Sport - 11/9/2019 (updated)(PDF • 980.3 kb).
20 May 2021: designed to increase the representation of women across all roles in Australian sport. ... professional development of women in sport across science, technology, engineering and medical disciplines.