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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27 Jun 2024: The benefits of regular sport and physical activity are numerous and supported by a broad body of research and evidence.
4 Apr 2024: Sport has the power to empower and improve the health and wellbeing of women and girls by creating equal opportunities to access, participation and leadership. ... The research aims to examine the experience, impact and potential solutions to gendered
30 Nov 2023: Over the years, many First Nations sportspeople have been recognised for their contribution to sport and society.
12 Feb 2024: Women's team finished 6th in the Australian Club Championships and Phil Brown named Coach of the Championships. ... Women's scholarship holder Toni Gabelish became the first female indigenous player to represent Australia and was named the Aboriginal
12 Feb 2024: Australian Women’s Team (Olympic Games - Los Angeles, USA): Sue Geh, Bronwyn Marshall, Donna Quinn (Brown). ... End of year tours: Women's team in Western Australia and Men's team in Queensland.
15 Feb 2024: AIS Swimming Program. 1983. Summary. The Swimming program was separated into men's and women's teams. ... Women - AIS swimmers achieved 9 out of 13 of Australian world ranked swimmers.
15 Feb 2024: Petria Thomas - Women's 100m Butterfly 57.36, Australian Championships, Sydney, Australia, 28 March 2004. ... Petria Thomas - Women's 50m Butterfly 26.41, Australian Championships, Sydney, Australia, 1 April 2004.
15 Feb 2024: Women. Chloe Flutter. Sally-Ann Sullivan - Silver 4x100m Freestyle Relay. Petria Thomas - Silver 4x100m Medley Relay; Bronze 100m Butterfly. ... Linley Frame - Silver Women's 100m Breaststroke; Silver Women's 4x100m Medley Relay.
14 Feb 2024: Support staff. Martin Clarke (Men's Head Coach). Dean Kinsman (Women's Head Coach). ... Nicole Ireland (Women's Coach). Paul Gorris (Men's Coach). Ben Rush (Scholarship Coach).