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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15 Oct 2013: Sir Ludwig Guttman Trophy 2012 Darryl Wingard (DRSSA). Prime Minister’s Women in Sport Award Jacqueline Freney (CPSARA). ... Congratulations to Disability Sport and Recreation (formerly Wheelchair Sports Victoria). for celebrating their 50th
15 May 2018: Collaborate with other sports to cross-promote, facilitate transition and position golf as the ideal complementary sport for women and girls. • ... perceptions of the sport. • Number of partnerships with other sports and like-branded brands. •
7 Dec 2022: Sport and Recreation: State of Play, As at December 2022
1 May 2024: A MESSAGE FROM THE CHAIR OF THE AUSTRALIAN SPORTS COMMISSION. Josephine Sukkar AM. ... a place for themselves in sport. Josephine Sukkar AM Chair Australian Sports Commission.
11 Sep 2013: Reviewer: Dr Robert Kidston Senior Consultant Governance and Management Improvement Sport Performance and Development Division Australian Sports Commission. ... 2 The Oxford Companion to Australian Sport, The Australian Society for Sports History, Oxford
28 Oct 2007: Outcome in Women’s Football. Tim Gabbett, PhD. Team Sport SpecialistQueensland Academy of Sport. ... These findings emphasise the importance of developing absolute speed qualities in Women’s football players.
29 Oct 2021: VOLUNTEERS BY GENDER. Women Men. 44% 56%. PARTICIPATION AND VOLUNTEERING IN SPORT BY GENDER. % ... 24AusPlay: A focus on volunteering in sport. Which sports attract the most volunteers?
18 Jan 2021: H4.3 Targeted sports programs. 70 H4.3.1 The Senate Inquiry into Women in Sport 70 HFinding 9 71 HRecommendation 9: Women in sport 71 H4.3.2 Disability Action ... Finding 9. The 2006 Senate Inquiry into Women in Sport and Recreation in Australia
17 Jan 2021: with sport respond to pressure and negativity to reinforce the strength of the sports system. ... Sport and its sub-committee, the National Elite Sports Council, were better integrated.
18 Jan 2021: The Commission’s national leadership role is achieved through seven operational areas: Australian Institute of Sport, Sport Performance and Development, National Sports Programs, Community Sport, Corporate Services, Commercial and Facilities, and