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 Sep 2023: As we progress through thisdefining era in Australian sport, the Australian Sports Commission (ASC) is clear in our vision to lead andsupport the sector. ... AWB has started to develop a strong social mediapresence. This area will only continue to grow
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12 Jan 2021: In New South Wales the Ngemba women had play fights with their digging sticks. ... The women could strike with either of their hands and then guard with both.
18 Jan 2021: Sport. Sports federations. > ACTSport> NSW Sports Federation> Q Sport. > Sport SA> Vic Sport> WA Sports Federation. ... The Sport Leadership Grants and Scholarships for Women provided $400,000 across 82 projects.
8 Dec 2005: ed.). Women in sport, pp 77-92, Oxford: Blackwell Science. 38 Australian Sports Commission. ... Not only would women’s participation in contact sports deconstruct gendered. stereotypes in sport generally, but there would be a much wider influence.
29 Jan 2024: Our work is delivered in conjunction with our partners across the sport industry — sporting organisations, peak sports bodies, the Office for Sport and other Australian Government agencies. ... HIST. ORIC. AL. OFFICIAL. 4Australian Sports Commission
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31 Oct 2023: Notably, a significant 84% of total registrations were from women as a key enabler for the introduction of women into the sport. ... Golf needs to deliver the sport in a way that people, with an emphasis on women and girls, want to consume in 2023.