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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25 Jun 2024: Many women in sport have been recognised over the years for their contribution to sport and society.
11 Nov 2021: Australian Sports Commission (2014) Women in Sport Broadcasting Analysis [final report] (PDF • 6.3 mb). ... Australian Sports Commission (1992) Prime Ministerial Women and Sport Awards 1992(PDF • 7.3 mb).
4 Oct 2022: The inaugural Women in Sport Congress is brought to you by the La Trobe Sport and Exercise Medicine (LASEM) Research Centre, and the AIS Female Performance and Health Initiative.
6 Feb 2024: Supporting the ongoing collaborative work of AUSPIN member agencies.
25 Jun 2024: Women are generally under-represented in sport leadership, administration, coaching, officiating, and media.
22 Feb 2024: Time for change, we need more women in sports leadership. Change Our Game Conversation Series. ... Rana Hussain, CEO and founder of Good.Human. Molina Asthana, founder of Multicultural Women in Sport.
13 Oct 2020: Australian Womensport and Recreation Association (2013) A charter for active Australian women(PDF • 660.9 kb). ... Australian Womensport and Recreation Association (2016) Charter for active Australian women : 2016 Federal election "A Sporting
1 Jul 2024: AusPlay National Sport and Physical Activity Participation Report, Australian Sports Commission, (November 2022). ... Effectiveness of Adult Health Promotion Interventions Delivered Through Professional Sport: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis, Emma
25 Jun 2024: Research has identified factors that can motivate, facilitate, or provide barriers to women's participation in sport.
19 Mar 2024: Women Sport Australia is the peak national advocacy organisation for women in sport. ... It was formerly known as the Australian Womensport and Recreation Association (AWRA) and rebranded to become Women Sport Australia in 2017.