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
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.
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.
29 Jun 2023: First Nations peoples are generally under-represented in professional or high-performance sport leadership, coaching, and officiating.
platforms » Analyse any emerging trends since the 2010 report towards a Level Playing Field: sport and gender in Australian media and continue to build on opportunities for women’s sports broadcasting » ... Status: Completed. Project ID:
21 May 2024: Australia's First Nations Peoples and Sport. When sports organisations engage with First Nations communities it provides mutual benefits. ... AusPlay Data Portal: Sport-related participation – frequency of participation, Australian Sports Commission,
23 Jan 2023: Recently published research from National Institute Network (NIN) researchers.
4 Apr 2024: This project aims to address inequities in sport participation for girls, women and non-binary people in Queensland. ... This analysis forms part of the Change Our. 2023. Office for Women in Sport and Recreation.
27 Jun 2024: Persons with disability are generally under-represented in sport leadership, administration, coaching, officiating, and media.
29 Feb 2024: Inclusive Participation Funding Program (IPFP). Women Sport and Recreation Participation and Leadership Program (WSRPLP). ... Cross Border Sports Fund. Her Sport Her Way Grant Program. Surf Club Facility Program.
22 Dec 2023: enjoyment in team sports and could lead to reduced attrition in youth sport more generally. ... Non-Binary People, Sport and Physical Activity, Pride in Sports for Sport England, (2020).