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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2 Feb 2023: This research has been collated by Dr Elizabeth Broad, Consultant sports dietitian specialising in Paralympic sport. ... However, they only grouped athletes according to gender and sport, not impairment type.
6 Oct 2020: What a year for sport (1960)(PDF • 6.1 mb). ... Women in Sport (1964)(PDF • 976.4 kb).
3 Dec 2020: Vol.29 No.3 (2007) Gunning, L. How women lead.(PDF • 75.2 kb). ... Vol.29 No.2 (2006) Australian Sports Commission biomechanical bras.(PDF • 57.8 kb).
30 May 2023: Australian and international initiatives to support and encourage First Nations participation and leadership in all aspects of sport.
22 Feb 2024: Australian and international strategies, policies, programs, reports and research.
18 Aug 2023: ASC (2023) Community Perceptions Monitor : Women's Soccer World Cup September 2023 [restricted ASC staff only](PDF • 552.5 kb). ... ASC (2021) Community Perceptions Monitor : Team Sports, February 2021 [restricted to ASC staff only](PDF • 531.9 kb).
11 Oct 2020: 31 August 2022 - Grant program helps women leaders thrive in sport(PDF • 896.9 kb). ... KPMG (2020) Sports Industry Economic Analysis : exploring the size and growth potential of the sport industry in Australia(PDF • 3.9 mb).
28 May 2021: Sports Talk Brochure(PDF • 68.2 kb). Presentation 1: Sport Matters, Liesel Tesch, Paralympian. ... Women’s Wheelchair Basketball – Bronze – Beijing 2008, Silver – Athens 2004 and Silver– Sydney 2000.
11 Nov 2021: This page contains research produced by the Australian Sports Commission Sports Governance & Business Capability area. ... ASC (2021) Sport governance standards : benchmarking report March 2021(PDF • 7.2 mb).
28 May 2021: He leads by example to mould young athletes into professional, ethical sportsmen and women of good character. ... He liaises extensively with sponsors, suppliers and sports scientists to ensure the very best outcomes for the program.