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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11 Oct 2023: Mick Garnett, CEO, Wheelchair Sports NSW/ACT. Mike Fox, Participation Advisor, ASC and 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup Volunteer. ... Meaningful check ins that minimise burnout. We know that for sport to increase and retain volunteers it will be important
12 Feb 2024: Australian Women’s Team (Olympic Games - Los Angeles, USA): Sue Geh, Bronwyn Marshall, Donna Quinn (Brown). ... End of year tours: Women's team in Western Australia and Men's team in Queensland.
12 Feb 2024: Women's team finished 6th in the Australian Club Championships and Phil Brown named Coach of the Championships. ... Women's scholarship holder Toni Gabelish became the first female indigenous player to represent Australia and was named the Aboriginal
14 Feb 2024: Tayla Roberts was named Rookie of the Year. Bob Staunton Memorial Scholarship: Men - Jason Cade; Women - Nicole Seekamp. ... Phil Brown (Women's Head Coach). Kristy Flores (Women's Coach). Paul Gorris (Men's Coach).
15 Feb 2024: Luke Wiwatowski. Athletes - Women. Katelyn Andrews. Georgia Bonora (AIS/VIS). Ashleigh Brennan (AIS/VIS). ... Men. Sam Simpson (AIS/QAS). Women (6th). Georgia Bonora AIS/VIS). Ashleigh Brennan (AIS/VIS).
5 Feb 2024: Men. Peter Beames. David Smith. Don Wright. Women. Susan Cook. Kerry Saxby-Junna. ... David Smith (Former). Don Wright. Women. Nicole Boegman. Jane Flemming. Jenny Laurendet (Former).
12 Feb 2024: Women's team finished 12th in the Australian Women's Club Championship. Jodie Murphy named Youth Player. ... Gordon McLeod (Men's Coach). Jenny Cheesman (Head Women's Coach). Phil Brown (Women's Coach).
12 Feb 2024: Support staff. Gordon McLeod (Men's Head Coach). Phil Brown (Women's Head Coach). ... Mark Watkins (Men's Coach). Mikle McHugh (Women's Coach). Joanne Hoey (Scholarship Cooach).
12 Feb 2024: Support staff. Frank Arsego (Men's Head Coach). Phil Brown (Women's Head Coach). ... Debbie Cook (Women's Coach). Martin Clarke (Men's Coach). Stephen Jackson (Scholarship Coach).
14 Feb 2024: Support staff. Martin Clarke (Men's Head Coach). Dean Kinsman (Women's Head Coach). ... Nicole Ireland (Women's Coach). Paul Gorris (Men's Coach). Ben Rush (Scholarship Coach).