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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27 Jun 2024: Persons with disability are generally under-represented in sport leadership, administration, coaching, officiating, and media.
22 Feb 2024: Governments around the world invest in major sporting events to create social, economic, and cultural benefits.
6 Jul 2021: 09 Sep 2016. Kim Brennan, Olympic Gold Medallist - Rowing. I have so much hope for women in leadership roles, Kim Brennan.
20 Mar 2023: Our results suggest that parental involvement in children’s sport increases the likelihood that the child will participate in organised sports. ... The Market Segmentation for Parents study explored parents’ attitudes and behaviours towards sports
13 Dec 2023: Sport should be for everyone – let’s talk about making sport and recreation welcoming and inclusive for women and girls. ... While there has been some great progress for women and girls in sport and active recreation, four in five people agree that
22 Feb 2024: Major sporting events play a role in defining and bringing together national, state and local communities.
31 Mar 2023: Lindsey Reece, Australian Sports Commission, Dr. Sue Regan, Volunteering Australia, Shannan Gove, Rosterfy, Dr. ... Men’s T20 Cricket World Cup, 2022 FIBA Women’s World Cup and more.
4 Apr 2024: Reconfiguring the ‘playing field’ on and off the pitch - women’s professional sport in Australia. ... Sports Industry Economic Analysis: Exploring the size and growth potential of the Sport Industry in Australia.
15 Feb 2024: Jade Edmistone - Women's 50m Breaststroke (LC) 30.45, World Championships, Montreal, Canada, 31 July 2005. ... Jade Edmistone - Women's 50m Breaststroke 30.45, World Championships, Montreal, Canada, 31 July 2005.
15 Feb 2024: Support staff. Warwick Forbes (Head Coach - Men). Ju Ping Tian (Head Coach - Women). ... Melic Tichabaev (Women). Mikhail Barabach (Women). Xu Ye Mei (Women). Wang Gui Ping (Women).