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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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.
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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
12 Feb 2024: Sandra Brondello led the free throw percentage. Women's team was fifth in the Australian Club Championships. ... Jenny Cheesman (Head Women's Coach). Phil Brown (Women's Coach). Phil Smyth (Men's Coach).
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).