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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28 Jul 2016: OceaniaChair, FIC Women’s CommissionPresident, Oceania Canoe AssociationPresident, Commonwealth Canoe FederationChair, ONOC Women and Sport CommissionDeputy Chair, Penrith Whitewater StadiumMember, Australian Centre for Olympic Studies Advisory
18 Jul 2016: The past year has seen has seen considerable success and progress for Australian sport, as the Australian Sports Commission (ASC) and national sporting organisations (NSOs) continue to build on our ... BMX Australia aims to meet all of the AIS mandatory
6 Apr 2016: Contents. Purpose 4About 4Strategic Priorities 4Ongoing Operational Priorities 42015 By The Numbers 5Supporters/Partners 6Message from the Australian Sports Commission 7Chairman’s Report 8Chief Executive Officer’s Report 10Participation & Sport
23 Sep 2020: SPORTS COMMISSION. The start of 2020 has been an extraordinarily tough timefor Australians, including all of us committed to sport. ... Our Women Leaders in Sport program and the AIS Talentprogram provide opportunities for women to progresstheir
18 May 2023: The Australian Sports Commission (ASC), on behalf of the AustralianGovernment, is proud to lead, support and grow Australian sport atall levels. ... Our Women Leaders in Sport programs provide women with valuableleadership development opportunities on
8 Apr 2014: World Veteran Championship 1,176 1,445. Participation (Affiliations) 41,800 34,660. Sports Development Grant 26,600 26,600. ... Attend ASC meetings (proposed April 2013) to learn about changes within the Australian
20 Aug 2018: 2020 Women’s World Championships TBC – dependant on Olympic qualification and preparation plan in 2020. ... Ramp up program for heavyweight men. Australian Sports Foundation to generate revenue.
18 Oct 2021: Croquetwest as a member of the WA Sports Federation (re-badged as Sport West during the year) takes the opportunity to nominate two players in the federation’s sports star awards. ... Women’s Singles Alison. Sharpe. Kathleen. Colclough. 20-24 March
15 Dec 2022: experiences for sport volunteers, and our Women Leaders in Sport programs which champion equal representation in sport. ... Australian Sports Commission and the Australian Institute of Sport: Josephine Sukkar and Peter Conde.
18 Dec 2014: for the sport in the NT, WA and at a national and international level. ... She has helped develop DAA and the sport nationally and has been a mentor and inspiration to hundreds of people throughout her time in the sport - to DAA members and sports