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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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).
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). Sonia Healy (Scholarship Coach).
4 Apr 2024: The Australian Sports Commission’s research team recently spoke to a broad range of Australian adults from all walks of life about their relationship with sport. ... Research aim: To gain an understanding of women and girls’ participation and
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.
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
16 May 2024: Research has identified a number of factors that either motivate or provide barriers to volunteer participation.
4 Sep 2021: World Class to World Best (WC2WB) is Australia’s premium high performance sport conference. ... Themes. The Conference provided attendees with cutting edge insights for the future of elite sport.
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
30 Oct 2023: Most popular sport-related activities 2022–23. Estimated number of participants. Females aged 15-34. ... Surfing. 60,000. DanceSport. 49,000. Top 10 sports/activities shown. Most popular non-sport-related activities 2022–23.
15 Feb 2024: Linda Mackenzie Non-AIS: Elka Graham, Kirsten Thompson, Alice Mills - Women's 4x200m Freestyle Relay 7:58.42, World Championships, Barcelona, Spain, 24 July 2003. ... Awards. Adam Pine - AIS Vocational Award. Image gallery. Please note - only a limited