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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24 Nov 2020: Olympic Games, Los Angeles. 31 Jul 1984. Women's 100m Freestyle. 56.51. ... Commonwealth Games, Auckland. 27 Jan 1990. Women's 4 x 200m Freestyle Relay.
6 Jul 2021: Alyce Parker. Isabel Huntington. In the lead up to the AFL women's competition kicking off this year hear from teenager Alyce Parker, draft hopeful Isabel Huntington and Western Bulldogs player
22 Jan 2021: An initiative of national advocacy body Women Sport Australia, the Women in Sport Photo Action Awards Exhibition (#WISPAA Exhibition) includes 30 stunning images of female athletes in full flight – including the ... Women Sport Australia Director
10 Mar 2022: said. The AIS Talent program is supported by funding from the Australian Government’s Office for Women, in conjunction with the AIS and Sport Australia. ... AIS Acting CEO Matti Clements encouraged sport executive and high performance women coaches to
9 Mar 2023: Institutionalisation in E-Sports, Abanazir, Cem, Sport, Ethics and Philosophy, Volume 13(2), (May 2019). ... The International Olympic Committee recently said that e-sports gaming could be a sanctioned sport for the Games.
13 Dec 2023: The Matildas Effect: Let's talk about supporting women to participate, stay and succeed in sport. ... Our ambassadors shared their experiences and perspectives on what's needed next to keep women in sport and grow the game.
This project seeks to contribute to engaging men as allies within sport coaching through exploring their knowledge and understanding of gender and diversity responsive coaching and associated practices. ... z.avner@deakin.edu.au. Project Partner.
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
3 Sep 2020: Australian Government documents relating the National Sports Plan: Sport 2030 [https://www.ausport.gov.au/nationalsportsplan] including the consultation phase. ... Backing sporting communities and women in sport [30 March 2019](PDF • 352.4 kb).
15 Feb 2024: Support staff. Warwick Forbes (Head Coach - Men). Ju Ping Tian (Head Coach - Women). ... Women (7th). Alexandra Croak. Men. Damian Istria (Former). Philippe Rizzo. Brennon Dowrick (Reserve).