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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28 May 2021: 07 May 2018. Kristen Veal, Women's Head Coach, Basketball Australia Centre of Excellence.
Participants will be well-trained or elite men and women, aged 18–35 years. ... Status: Active. Sport information. Sport:. Multi-Sport. Category:. Able-sport only. Gender:. Not Applicable.
This project aims to address inequities in sport participation for girls, women and non-binary people in Queensland. ... This cutting-edge research can be used to inform sport legacy planning for future mega-sport events (including international).
STARS: Standing Together Against Racism in Sport. Professional and community sports clubs frequently display anti-racism messaging such as 'Racism stops with me' but evidence is limited for effective, practical and ... Type:. Presentation. Details:. Block
6 Oct 2020: What a year for sport (1960)(PDF • 6.1 mb). ... Women in Sport (1964)(PDF • 976.4 kb).
24 Feb 2022: SPORT FOR WOMEN.”. Women and girls’ participation in male-dominated sports | 3. ... Sports club environment and sport organisational factorsSports clubs and organisations can have both positive and negative impacts on women and girls’ experiences.
17 Jan 2021: TOWARDS BETTER SPORTgood practices for women and girls in sport. Australian Sports Commission 2003. ... Towards Better Sport — Participation Australian Sports Commission 2003 3. Active Beginnings for Women.
22 Feb 2024: Sustainable practice focuses on supporting the health and vitality of the environment, people, the community, and the economy
13 Oct 2020: ASC (2007) Review of high performance structure in Australian women's artistic gymnastics : innovation and best practice February 2007(PDF • 326.1 kb).
5 Dec 2022: She has been an ambassador for the Australian Drug Foundation Good Sports Program. ... She still sits on the Australian Sports Foundation Board. Kim won the prestigious Thomas Keller award for lifetime contribution to World Rowing (one recipient awarded