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). ... Women (7th). Alexandra Croak. Men. Damian Istria (Former). Philippe Rizzo. Brennon Dowrick (Reserve).
16 May 2024: Research has identified a number of factors that either motivate or provide barriers to volunteer participation.
28 May 2021: Biography. Sue has 10 yrs elite sport transition experience as a University lecturer. ... She has worked as a consultant to Australian Institute of Sport (AIS) for women in sport issues and was a provider & consultant to AIS & New South Wales Institute
5 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'),
13 Dec 2023: The Matildas Effect: Let's talk about supporting women to participate, stay and succeed in sport. ... Our ambassadors shared their experiences and perspectives on what's needed next to keep women in sport and grow the game.
9 Mar 2023: Close. print. prev. next. Sport museums. There are many sports museums and collections, both internationally and within Australia. ... This guide provides sports organisations with a starting point on identifying and managing sport heritage items.
15 Feb 2024: In 1989 there was extensive sports science testing of the swimmers both in the laboratory and at the poolside. ... Australian Sports Commission Annual Report 1989-1990 - pages 37-39 on AIS swimming.
15 Feb 2024: Women. Linley Frame. Nicole Livingstone - Bronze 200m Backstroke; 4th 100m Backstroke; 5th 4x100m Medley Relay. ... Nicole Livingstone - Women's 200m Backstroke (SC), 2:06.78, 7 Mar 1992, Grand Prix.
15 Feb 2024: Michele Pearson won three gold - Women's 200m Freestyle; 200m Individual Medley; 400m Individual Medley. ... Image gallery. Please note - only a limited number of images from the Clearinghouse for Sport collection are displayed.
6 Feb 2024: Women. Angie Ballard (Former). Lisa Corrigan (Former). Lisa McIntosh (Former) - Gold Women's 100m EAD. ... Women. Angie Ballard (Former). Amanda Fraser - Gold Discus F37; Silver Shot Put F37.