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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 Mar 2024: Sport Science and Sports Medicine Policy, Basketball Australia, (January 2016). Supplementation Policy (p.4). ... Recently published sport science/sports medicine research from National Institute Network (NIN) researchers.
7 Jun 2023: Related research in progress A shift in attitudes towards women in visible sport leadership, Change our Game/Victoria University. ... Horizon scanning. Related research in progress Future of Australian Sport – Mega Trends study, CSIRO/Australian Sports
1 Jul 2024: AusPlay National Sport and Physical Activity Participation Report, Australian Sports Commission, (November 2022). ... Effectiveness of Adult Health Promotion Interventions Delivered Through Professional Sport: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis, Emma
4 Apr 2024: Effective anti-racism approaches for women and girls in community sport. ... To narratively describe the existing financial incentives for children and young people's participation in physical activity and sport.
19 Mar 2024: Women Sport Australia is the peak national advocacy organisation for women in sport. ... It was formerly known as the Australian Womensport and Recreation Association (AWRA) and rebranded to become Women Sport Australia in 2017.
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.
29 Nov 2023: Many volunteers have been recognised over the years for their contribution to sport and society.
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.
9 Feb 2023: Sports recruitment. Opportunities for careers in sport and recreation in Australia. ... General Manager - Strategy and Planning, AFC Women's Asian Cup 2026 LOC Office.
25 Jan 2024: 11. An estimated 1,384,000 (39%) of Australian men [aged 55+] and 902,000 (23%) of Australian women [aged 55+] participated in a sport-related activity at least once a ... AusPlay Data Portal: Sport-related participation – frequency of participation,