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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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.
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).
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).
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.
4 Jul 2024: Timeline. Wheelchair Sports Australia 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'),
22 Feb 2024: Governments around the world invest in major sporting events to create social, economic, and cultural benefits.
13 Nov 2023: Evolutions in Coaching. Event 4. Date: 23rd May 2023. Presenter: Shelley Nitschke, Australia Women's Head Coach, Cricket Australia. ... Biography. Shelley is the Head Coach of the Cricket Australia Women’s team, who recently won the Women’s T20 World
22 Feb 2024: Major sporting events play a role in defining and bringing together national, state and local communities.
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