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 Jul 2024: Timeline. Wheelchair Sports Australia (WSA) was established. Australian Cerebral Palsy Association was formed to cater for people with disabilities playing sport. ... The inquiry into sports funding and administration (also known as the 'Martin Report'),
27 Jun 2024: Persons with disability are generally under-represented in sport leadership, administration, coaching, officiating, and media.
2 Nov 2012: Inquiry into women in sport and recreation in Australia
13 Oct 2020: Unleashing the Value of Women’s Sport Factsheet (2017)(PDF • 472.1 kb). ... NSW Sport and Recreation (2008) Sports directory for schools 2008(PDF • 3.2 mb).
30 Nov 2023: Over the years, many First Nations sportspeople have been recognised for their contribution to sport and society.
2 Jul 2024: There are hundreds of factors that can influence sports participation or non-participation.
9 Nov 2023: Strategically managing sport sector volunteers enhances satisfaction and retention.
4 Oct 2022: 18 Aug 2022. Omar Heywood. Free paper title: Oral contraceptive use and non-use in Championship and Premiership women’s rugby union.
15 Feb 2024: Support staff. Warwick Forbes (Head Coach - Men). Ju Ping Tian (Head Coach - Women). ... Zeena McLaughlin (Former) - Gold Women’s Team; Gold Women’s Individual All Round; Silver Women’s Beam; Bronze Women’s Floor; Bronze Women’s Uneven Bars.
15 Feb 2024: Support staff. Warwick Forbes (Head Coach - Men). Ju Ping Tian (Head Coach - Women). ... Lu Ming (Women). Jiang Shao Yi (Women). Olexander Petrenko (Women). Tang Xiao Li (Women).