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 Apr 2023: sport. The panel will report findings and recommendations to the boards of both Australian Sports Commission (ASC) and Swimming Australia. ... Experience and expertise Head of Women’s Football, AFL - current Television host and sports
24 Jun 2015: Sports diplomacy provides a practical opportunity to inform, engage and influence key demographics, particularly youth, emerging leaders and women and girls. ... Start-up pilot grants will encourage ongoing sports collaboration between Australian and
18 Oct 2021: The National High Performance Sport Strategy 2024 signals the first time all Federal and State/Territory sports agencies have signed up to a joint high performance strategy. ... Instead of annual grants to sport, for the first time the AIS is providing
2 Apr 2004: The increase also applies tothe programming on Fox Sports. New televised events for women includean Australian SuperSingles tournament andthe Test Series played between Australia and Scotland in March. ... The women’s finals at the Australian Indoor
1 Jun 2002: From apopular sport every four years when the Olympicrings dominated the sports pages to one of themost watched sports in Australia every time ourswimmers dive into the pool. ... The Australian Institute of Sport is a majorprogram of the Australian
18 Oct 2023: Work is currently underway with the Australian Sports Commission, AOC, Sport Integrity Australia to build best practice governance that builds trust in the community. ... We want to express our sincere thanks to the Australian Sports Commission and
4 Feb 2004: And they do so without a nickname!Australian teams in many sports carry a. ... In hockey the Australian women’s side isknown as the Hockeyroos, while in rugbyunion we have the Wallabies.
12 Jan 2007: Annual report, publications
26 Oct 2023: Links. AIS opens up world of experience for up-and-coming women coaches | Australian Institute of Sport Grant supports steeplechase coach on world stage | Australian Institute of Sport (ais.gov.au) ... Coach supported by AIS grant leads medley relay team
2 Feb 2021: In Hockey, Australian players have received additional sports medicine and sport psychology support. ... of sports medicine, sport science, sports psychology, physical preparation, physiotherapy, nutrition, massage and athlete career and education advice.