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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22 Nov 2017: which has been such a trailblazer for women’s sport for so many years. ... Women’s participation is the fastest growing area of our sport. That trend has recently been bolstered both in real and reputational terms through the agreement reached with
19 Jul 2018: 133 participants attended the Australia-ASEAN Council Building Leadership Capacity of Women in Sport Conferences in Singapore, Malaysia, and Thailand. ... Flying the flag for women in sport Gymnastics Victoria partner with the Victorian State Government
3 Feb 2021: Aligned with this ambition, the Australian Government is now encouraging a whole-of-sport reform agenda, aimed at establishing a more collaborative, efficient and integrated sports system. ... Indigenous sport, sport for people with a disability, sport
19 Jan 2021: women up through the ranks within sport and at the same time improve the diversity and knowledge of the sports industry as a whole. ... Current leadership programs. • Australian Sports Commission, Sport Leadership Grants for Women -
16 Nov 2016: And we were delighted to see fruits of our efforts to improve female opportunity in sports, with improved elite and participation opportunities in women’s sport, better media exposure, some outstanding ... as a mentor for women in sport and as a world
4 Nov 2022: Budgeted expenses and performance for Outcome 4 (pages 103-108) Australian Sports Commission: entity resources planned performance (pages 223-240) Sport Integrity Australia: entity resources planned performance (pages 424-442) Agency ... Staffing of
10 Nov 2023: Last updated May 2023. Recruitment. Women in Leadership in Scottish Sport, Ryan Brown, Paula Murray, Observatory for Sport in Scotland, (October 2021). ... Golf industry attrition: Challenges to retaining qualified golf professionals, particularly women,
20 Jan 2021: SPORTS OFFICIAL. An online magazine for officials. ISSN 1836-9146. VOLUME 8 NUMBER 2 2010. ... Australian Sports Commission Page 1 of 2. Alcohol and your performance Author: Angela Calder, Applied Sports Knowledge Issue: Volume 8 Number 2.
27 Oct 2023: Talent transfer and retention We need to provide opportunities for women coaches to transfer their knowledge and talent and remain in HP sport. ... For more information refer to the Women in High Performance website: Women in High Performance Coaching |
10 Nov 2023: 11 LaVoi, N. M., & Boucher, C. (2021). Supporting and Developing Women in Sport Coaching. ... 3 LaVoi, N. M., & Boucher, C. (2021). Supporting and Developing Women in Sport Coaching.