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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4 Oct 2022: 18 Aug 2022. Aurelie Pankowiak. Free paper title: More women and girls play male-dominated sports but they “Keep advocating to be heard”.
23 Jul 2021: The theme of the discussion was ‘achieving gender equity in sport’ as we heard from the below trailblazing women:. ... Josephine Sukkar: Chair of the Australian Sports Commission, Co-founder and Principal of Buildcorp & President of Australian
5 Dec 2023: 6. 16% of Australian men and 13% of women [aged 15+] volunteered in sport and recreation activities at least once in the previous 12 months. ... AusPlay Data Portal: Non-playing roles, Australian Sports Commission, (accessed 26 June 2023).
9 Feb 2023: Sports recruitment. Opportunities for careers in sport and recreation in Australia. ... If you are not a member of the Clearinghouse for Sport please join now.
22 Apr 2024: Recently published sport science/sports medicine research from National Institute Network (NIN) researchers. ... Are performance & recovery time influenced by the menstrual cycle, Kelly McNulty, Women in Sport Congress (18 August 2022).
28 Jun 2021: Three inspiring women in sport took the spotlight for Sport Australia’s first ‘On the Couch’ session for 2021. ... The 60-minute online event formed part of the Women Leaders in Sport Program which aims to empower women right across the country.
6 Mar 2024: 8. An estimated 880,000 (48%) LOTE men [aged 18+] and 498,000 (29%) LOTE women [aged 18+] participated in a sport-related activity at least once a week. ... AusPlay Data Portal: Sport-related participation – frequency of participation, Australian
27 Jun 2024: Research has identified a number of factors that can motivate or provide barriers to participation in sport.
8 Dec 2023: The Value and Benefits of Sport, Clearinghouse for Sport, (accessed 29 November 2023). ... AusPlay Data Portal: Sport-related participation – frequency of participation, Australian Sports Commission, (accessed 14 September 2023).
2 Jul 2024: As part of the broader Closing the Gap agenda, sport can help break down barriers and assist with entry into First Nations communities.