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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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'),
2 Jul 2024: There are hundreds of factors that can influence sports participation or non-participation.
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).
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.
6 Feb 2024: Jared Tallent. Women. Jane Saville (Former). Claire Woods. Olympic Games - Beijing, China (15-24 August). ... Stephen Wilson (Former) - Bronze T42-46 4x100m. Women. Angela Ballard (Former) - Silver T53/54 4x100m.
15 Feb 2024: Women. Linley Frame. Sarah Ryan - Gold 4x100m Medley Relay; Silver 4x100m Freestyle Relay. ... Image gallery. Please note - only a limited number of images from the Clearinghouse for Sport collection are displayed.
15 Feb 2024: AIS Swimming Program. 1986. Summary. In 1986 there were 15 women and 31 men on resident scholarships. ... Women. Dimity Douglas - Bronze 100m Breaststroke; Bronze 200m Breaststroke; Bronze 4x100m Medley Relay.
15 Feb 2024: Women. Julia Greville - Gold 4x200m Freestyle Relay. Caroline Hildreth. Sarah Ryan - Gold 4x100m Freestyle Relay. ... Petria Thomas - Women's 100m Butterfly 58.97, World Championships, Perth, Australia, 15 January 1998.