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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3 Feb 2021: sports and physical recreation organizations in Australia (1.1 million) to support participation. ... Participation in sport and recreation activities can reduce stress, anxiety and depression.3.
7 Dec 2022: Sport and Recreation: State of Play, As at December 2022
22 Apr 2009: A downloadable pdf document reviewing the Future Development of School Sport and Physical Activity.
5 Sep 2023: Concussions and repeated head trauma in contact sports
1 Nov 2018: This is critical to achieve the goals contained in our ‘Whole of Sport’ Strategic Plan and meet challenges facing sports in Australia. ... This has been evident in the increase in participation (1.87%) and triathlon’s representation of women and
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.
11 Oct 2023: We look forward to working with and supporting all member sports in the time ahead as we collectively tackle the challenge climate poses to global sport. ... The platform provides a safe space for women to educate, engage, communicate, share stories and
2 Feb 2021: The department has provided extra assistance for sport and recreation facilities in areas hardest hit by the drought and new support for rural women, recognising their pivotal role in their communities. ... RICHARD WYNNEMinister for Local Government.
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
11 Oct 2023: This is the Australian Sports Commission’s (ASC) vision as we embark on a defining era in Australian sport over the next decade and beyond. ... experiences for sport volunteers, and our Women Leaders in Sport programs which champion equal