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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15 Feb 2024: Support staff. Warwick Forbes (Head Coach - Men). Ju Ping Tian (Head Coach - Women). ... Commonwealth Games - Manchester, England. Women. Alexandra Croak - Gold Women’s Team; Silver Women’s Vault.
15 Feb 2024: Support staff. Warwick Forbes (Head Coach - Men). Ju Ping Tian (Head Coach - Women). ... Women (4th). Jacqui Dunn. Zeena McLaughlin (Former). Men (team 15th out of 43 teams).
30 Nov 2023: Over the years, many First Nations sportspeople have been recognised for their contribution to sport and society.
15 Feb 2024: Women. Merindah Dingjan. Sally Foster - Silver 4x100m Medley Relay (Heats); Bronze 4x100m Freestyle Relay (Heats). ... Felicity Galvez - Women's 100m Butterfly (SC) 55.46, World Cup, Stockholm, Sweden, 11 November 2009.
15 Feb 2024: Support staff. Warwick Forbes (Head Coach - Men). Ju Ping Tian (Head Coach - Women). ... Monique Allen - 25th in Women's All-round (first Australian to qualify for all-round final).
2 Jul 2024: There are hundreds of factors that can influence sports participation or non-participation.
27 Jun 2024: Persons with disability are generally under-represented in sport leadership, administration, coaching, officiating, and media.
10 Mar 2023: Including LGBT young people in sport, a guide, LGBT Youth North West and Pride Sports, England, (2014). ... Australian Olympic Committee. Australian Paralympic Committee. Australian Sports Commission. NSW Institute of Sport.
9 Nov 2023: Strategically managing sport sector volunteers enhances satisfaction and retention.
27 Jun 2024: The benefits of regular sport and physical activity are numerous and supported by a broad body of research and evidence.