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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3 Jun 2019: And we were delighted to see fruits of our efforts to improve female opportunity in sports, with improved elite and participation opportunities in women’s sport, better media exposure, some outstanding ... 6. • further embedding sport in schools’
7 Apr 2003: The strategicplanning process should ensure stakeholders participate in influencing the future direction of the sport. ... At the national level, standing committeesshould exist for coaches, Futsal, players, referees and women.
15 Nov 2017: This year has seen a wonderful advance in women’s sport in this country. ... choose not to go – setting a new bar in sports administration and a new agenda for Australian sport.
29 Sep 2022: sport without restrictions, youth participation rates in several team sports has remained worryingly low. ... 1,170 1,175. COMMUNITY SPORT. 144. 364. INDIVIDUALS. 302. NSO/SSO/ELITE SPORTS. 111.
17 Nov 2005: Advisory CommitteeMember, NSW Sports Hall of ChampionsBoard Member, NSW State Government Major Event Board Associate Member, Australian Sport Hall of FamePatron, Chinese Sports Foundation of Australia IncHonorary Life Member, International Triathlon
17 Nov 2005: Advisory CommitteeMember, NSW Sports Hall of ChampionsBoard Member, NSW State Government Major Event Board Associate Member, Australian Sport Hall of FamePatron, Chinese Sports Foundation of Australia IncHonorary Life Member, International Triathlon
21 Oct 2021: Women’s Origin was the most-watched female sport in Australia with an audience of 813,000 an increase of 10.2 per cent on the previous year. ... Our fans are watching our sport through more mediums than ever before and we thank our broadcast partners
22 May 2017: to see fruits of our efforts to improve female opportunity in sports, with improved elite and participation opportunities in women’s sport, better media exposure, some outstanding new commercial deals, and ... In December 2016 PCA was successful in its
21 Mar 2011: developing a Classification pathway and course for our sport and have helped us develop a Sports. ... with sport to achieve its main objectives; boost sports participation and strengthen sporting.
10 Nov 2023: Johanna A. Adriaanse, Chapter 6, ‘Women in Sport Leadership: Research and Practice for Change’, L.J. ... Stepping up to get more women into the game: What organizations can do to support women in coaching, Canadian Women & Sport, (2022).