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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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13 Oct 2020: Unleashing the Value of Women’s Sport Factsheet (2017)(PDF • 472.1 kb). ... NSW Sport and Recreation (2008) Sports directory for schools 2008(PDF • 3.2 mb).
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: Women's team in the 1988 WNBL season finished 11th with a 3-19 win/loss record. ... Women's team did not tour. Support staff. Dr Adrian Hurley (Head Coach).
27 Jan 2022: De Rozario holds the world record in the Women's 800m T53 and formerly in the Women's 1500m T53/54.
5 Feb 2024: Andrew Jachno. Women. Kerry Saxby-Junna – Silver 10km Walk. World Student Games (Universiade) - Duisburg, Germany (22-30 August). ... Image gallery. Please note - only a limited number of images from the Clearinghouse for Sport collection are displayed.
5 Feb 2024: Paul Wiggins (Wheelchair). Women. Frances Stanley (Amputee). Louise Sauvage (Wheelchair) - Gold 400m; Gold 800m; Gold 1500m; Gold 5000m. ... Image gallery. Please note - only a limited number of images from the Clearinghouse for Sport collection are
22 Feb 2024: The ability to host successful major events signals competence and projects positive perceptions of Australia.
16 May 2024: Research has identified a number of factors that either motivate or provide barriers to volunteer participation.
15 Feb 2024: Women. Michelle Gallen. Michelle Von Kotze. Coach. Ralph Richards. Commonwealth Long Course Records. ... Nicole Livingstone - Women's 200m Backstroke 2:10.52, Melbourne, Australia. Image gallery.
15 Feb 2024: Support staff. Warwick Forbes (Head Coach - Men). Ju Ping Tian (Head Coach - Women). ... Senior Male Gymnast of the Year - Brennon Dowrick. Senior Women's Coach of the Year - Ju Ping Tian.