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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6 Feb 2024: Esa Peltola - Sports Science/Medicine Coordinator and Sprints Coach. Athletes. Luke Adams. ... Jane Saville - Gold Women’s 20km Walk. Krishna Stanton (Former) - Silver Women’s Marathon.
12 Feb 2024: Australian Senior Women’s Team (World Championships – USSR): Donna Brown (Quinn), Sue Geh, Bronwyn Marshall, Marisa Rowe. ... Jenny Cheesman (Head Women's Coach). Phil Brown (Women's Coach). Phil Smyth (Men's Coach).
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).
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). Brett Coxsedge (Scholarship Coach).
12 Feb 2024: Chris Blakemore named in All Star team. Women's team in 1992 WNBL season finished 10th with a 6-14 win/loss record. ... Brett Flanigan (Men's Coach). Phil Brown (Women's Coach). Tracy Thomas (Scholarship Coach).
20 Mar 2023: Sport Australia, YouTube, (30 July 2017). Kate Palmer, CEO Sport Australia (formerly Australian Sports Commission), explains the need for a standardised approach to physical literacy for all Australians. ... Multi-sport, multi-skill focus. Physical
6 Jul 2021: 09 Sep 2016. Kim Brennan, Olympic Gold Medallist - Rowing. I have so much hope for women in leadership roles, Kim Brennan.
22 Feb 2024: Governments around the world invest in major sporting events to create social, economic, and cultural benefits.
22 Feb 2024: Major sporting events play a role in defining and bringing together national, state and local communities.