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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29 Feb 2024: Inclusive Participation Funding Program (IPFP). Women Sport and Recreation Participation and Leadership Program (WSRPLP). ... Cross Border Sports Fund. Her Sport Her Way Grant Program. Surf Club Facility Program.
8 Mar 2024: Sport scientist accreditation is available from ESSA to those professionals working in the elite sports science industry. ... Recently published sport science/sports medicine research from National Institute Network (NIN) researchers.
30 Nov 2023: Over the years, many First Nations sportspeople have been recognised for their contribution to sport and society.
4 Oct 2022: 19 Aug 2022. Various.
15 Feb 2024: Support staff. John Curtin (Head Coach). Vladimir Vatkin (Men). Valery Kaladzinski (Senior Women). ... Luke Wiwatowski (AIS/NSWIS). Athletes - Women. Georgia Bonora (AIS/VIS). Ashleigh Brennan (AIS/VIS).
27 Jun 2024: The benefits of regular sport and physical activity are numerous and supported by a broad body of research and evidence.
2 Jul 2024: There are hundreds of factors that can influence sports participation or non-participation.
17 Nov 2021:
30 Oct 2023: Most popular sport-related activities 2022–23. Estimated number of participants. Females aged 15-34. ... Surfing. 60,000. DanceSport. 49,000. Top 10 sports/activities shown. Most popular non-sport-related activities 2022–23.
24 Jul 2024: Timeline. Wheelchair Sports Australia (WSA) was established. Australian Cerebral Palsy Association was formed to cater for people with disabilities playing sport. ... The inquiry into sports funding and administration (also known as the 'Martin Report'),