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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9 Aug 2017: participation opportunities in women’s sport,. better media exposure, some outstanding new. ... further embedding sport in schools’ educational programs. • improved national coordination of sports infrastructure spending, and. •
5 Mar 2017: WHOLE OF. SPORT. Invest. Target spending. where it drives real. change, aligned with. ... and stakeholders. Drive. continuous service level. improvement throughout. our sport from the top-.
4 Jun 2008: She has a particular interestin interventions for women and peoplewith low physical activity levels. ... football (outdoor) 697,400 4.2 74,000. Source: Australian Sport Commission, 2006. 0%.
4 Nov 2010: participation from other similar skill-set sports. (5) Provide opportunities within the sport for improved access. ... capacity within the sport. (3) Support national programs, such as Sports CONNECT, to.
11 Nov 2010: Indigenous sport, sport for people with a disability, sport for people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and women’s sport development programs. ... Aligned with this ambition, the Australian Government is now encouraging a whole-of
14 May 2008: The ASC also works with national sporting organisations and other sports delivery agencies to increase the involvement of people in sport, particularly juniors, coaches, officials, women, Indigenous Australians and people with ... Indigenous women; women
6 Apr 2016: of the sport. The year was bookended by excellence on the international field, once again reaffirming hockey’s position as one of Australia’s most successful sports. ... My thanks go to the Australian Sports Commission, Australian Institute of Sport,
11 Oct 2023: As we progress through this defining era in Australian sport, the Australian Sports Commission (ASC) is clear in our vision to lead and support the sector. ... We do this through leadership and development of a cohesive and effective sports sector,
6 Apr 2016: Much of the VFDA's activities this year were funded by a Sports Development Grant of $1000 from Sport and Recreation Victoria. ... Given the support that Australian University Sport North is giving to ultimate frisbee, we have a lot of goodwill to repay
10 Aug 2011: range of sports The DA High Performance Program is very successful and the Australian Institute of Sport one of the best in the world. ... now formed a partnership with Hanson Sports Media to provide an extensive media strategy for the sport.