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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Reconfiguring the ‘playing field’ on and off the pitch - women’s professional sport in Australia. ... Publications. Title:. Women’s professional sport leagues: a systematic review and future directions for research.
6 Feb 2024: Chris Erickson (Former). Brett Robinson (Former). Jared Tallent. Tristan Thomas. Women. ... Brad Scott (Former) - Silver 800m T37. Russell Short (Former). Women.
25 Jun 2024: The benefits of regular sport and physical activity are numerous and supported by a broad body of research and evidence.
4 Apr 2024: Sport has the power to empower and improve the health and wellbeing of women and girls by creating equal opportunities to access, participation and leadership. ... The research aims to examine the experience, impact and potential solutions to gendered
27 Jun 2024: Persons with disability are generally under-represented in sport leadership, administration, coaching, officiating, and media.
15 Feb 2024: Support staff. Warwick Forbes (Head Coach - Men). Ju Ping Tian (Head Coach - Women). ... Commonwealth Games - Manchester, England. Women. Alexandra Croak - Gold Women’s Team; Silver Women’s Vault.
15 Feb 2024: Support staff. Warwick Forbes (Head Coach - Men). Ju Ping Tian (Head Coach - Women). ... Senior Male Gymnast of the Year - Brennon Dowrick. Senior Women's Coach of the Year - Ju Ping Tian.
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.
23 Jan 2023: Recently published research from National Institute Network (NIN) researchers.
30 Nov 2023: Over the years, many First Nations sportspeople have been recognised for their contribution to sport and society.