![](https://www.clearinghouseforsport.gov.au/__data/assets/image/0004/736510/varieties/thumbnail.jpg)
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.
Read moreFully-matching results
18 Jan 2021:
18 Jan 2021:
14 May 2024: AusPlay Data Portal: Sport-related participation – frequency of participation, Australian Sports Commission, (accessed 29 June 2023). ... AusPlay Data Portal: Sport-related participation – non-playing roles, Australian Sports Commission, (accessed 29
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
23 Jan 2023: Recently published research from National Institute Network (NIN) researchers.
2 Jan 2024: Members have been selected from across the sport research community to provide expertise, critical thinking and guidance. ... Women Sport Australia. Close. print. prev. next.
20 Mar 2023: This book covers current issues, debates and new understanding on women and sport. ... racism and respect for women, can help stop discriminatory behaviours in male sport.
2 Jul 2024: What motivates individuals to participate in sport and physical activity can change over time and will be influenced by individual, cultural, and social factors.
22 Jan 2024: Women. Monique Allen (1988, 1992). Kerri Battesby (1984). Georgia Bonora (AIS/VIS) (2008, 2012). ... Close. print. prev. next. AIS Sports Awards Winners. AIS Athlete of the Year.
20 Mar 2023: It finds the effects of professional sports on sport participation is not conclusive. ... Sistas’ and aunties: sport, physical activity and indigenous Australian women, Stronach, M., Maxwell, H.