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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8 Dec 2023: Australian initiatives to support and encourage participation and leadership in all aspects of sport.
23 Nov 2023: This area contains documents published by the Australian Sports Commission (ASC) and the Australian Institute of Sport (AIS). ... AIS Swimming 1986 : Women's swimming [booklet](PDF • 279.3 kb).
31 May 2024: Anthony Quinn - New South Wales Institute of Sport | anthony.quinn@nswis.com.au. ... 14 May 2024. Sports Integrity Australia - Athlete Whereabouts Information Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Anti-Doping Update.
22 Feb 2024: Sustainable practice focuses on supporting the health and vitality of the environment, people, the community, and the economy
27 Jun 2024: Persons with disability are generally under-represented in sport leadership, administration, coaching, officiating, and media.
13 Oct 2020: Confederation of Australian Sport (2013) Retaining the membership of women in sport : research study(PDF • 1.8 mb). ... Confederation of Australian Sport (1980) The master plan for sport : March 1980(PDF • 11.9 mb).
25 Mar 2024: This area contains documents published by:. Sport Integrity Australia [SIA]. Australian Sports Anti-Doping Authority [ASADA]. ... SIA (2022) Western Australian Institute of Sport : Women's Artistic Gymnastics program review(PDF • 6.9 mb).
13 Oct 2020: Australian Women's Hockey Association Financial Statement 1989-1990(PDF • 2.6 mb). ... Australian Women's Hockey Association Financial Statement 1988-1989(PDF • 2.2 mb).
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