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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4 Apr 2024: To encourage women from culturally diverse backgrounds as leaders in sport. ... To identify factors that attract and retain women from culturally diverse backgrounds as leaders in sport.
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'),
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
15 Feb 2024: Support staff. John Curtin (Head Coach). Vladimir Vatkin (Men). Valery Kaladzinski (Senior Women). ... Luke Wiwatowski (AIS/NSWIS). Athletes - Women. Georgia Bonora (AIS/VIS). Ashleigh Brennan (AIS/VIS).
20 Mar 2023: Sport and physical activity must be part of holistic education, Australian Sports Commission media release , (20 April 2018). ... Sports participation during school hours was more beneficial for academic performance compared with sport participation
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.
16 May 2024: Research has identified a number of factors that either motivate or provide barriers to volunteer participation.
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.
22 Feb 2024: Is alcohol and community sport a good mix? Alcohol management, consumption and social capital in community sports clubs, Rowland B, Wolfenden L, Gillham K, et.al., Australian and New Zealand Journal ... Alcohol sponsorship and its impact on sports