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: Alice Mills Non-AIS: Libby Lenton, Melanie Schlanger, Shayne Reese - Women's 4x100m Freestyle Relay (SC) 3:31.66, Australian Short Course Championships, Melbourne, Australia, 27 September 2007. ... Commonwealth Long Course Records. Jodie Henry Non-AIS:
23 Jan 2023: Recently published research from National Institute Network (NIN) researchers.
15 Feb 2024: Support staff. Warwick Forbes (Head Coach - Men). Ju Ping Tian (Head Coach - Women). ... Frances Crampton (Women). Mark Calton (Women). Tian Wei Shun (Men). John Curtin (Men).
15 Feb 2024: Women. Ashleigh Brennan (AIS/VIS) – Gold Women’s Team; Silver Floor. Hollie Dykes – Gold Women’s Team; Gold Floor; Silver Beam; Bronze All Round. ... Naomi Russel (AIS/QAS) – Gold Women’s Team; Bronze Vault. Monette Russo (AIS/VIS) – Gold
15 Feb 2024: Support staff. Warwick Forbes (Head Coach - Men). Ju Ping Tian (Head Coach - Women). ... Kristy Wilson. World Championships (Individual Apparatus) - Birmingham, England. Women. no Australian competitors.
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.
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'),