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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27 Jun 2024: The benefits of regular sport and physical activity are numerous and supported by a broad body of research and evidence.
13 Nov 2023: Evolutions in Coaching. Event 4. Date: 23rd May 2023. Presenter: Shelley Nitschke, Australia Women's Head Coach, Cricket Australia. ... Biography. Shelley is the Head Coach of the Cricket Australia Women’s team, who recently won the Women’s T20 World
2 Jul 2024: There are many factors that can influence sports participation or non-participation.
14 Feb 2024: Support staff. Martin Clarke (Men's Head Coach). Dean Kinsman (Women's Head Coach). ... Nicole Ireland (Women's Coach). Paul Gorris (Men's Coach). Ben Rush (Scholarship Coach).
15 Feb 2024: Kazuya Honda (Head Coach - Women). Paul Szyjko (Men). Frances Crampton (Women). ... Ken Meredith. Mark Mommsen. Glen Parker. Mark Phillips. Russell Stevens. Athletes - Women.
Tackling the prevention of women's in-game risk of concussion. Sport has the power to empower and improve the health and wellbeing of women and girls by creating equal opportunities ... This information will develop new women-specific coaching guidelines
12 Feb 2024: Women's team finished 6th in the Australian Club Championships and Phil Brown named Coach of the Championships. ... Women's scholarship holder Toni Gabelish became the first female indigenous player to represent Australia and was named the Aboriginal
6 Feb 2024: Men. Daniel Batman. Women. Benita Willis (Former). World Championships - Paris, France (23-31 August). ... Stuart Rendell. Women. Jana Pittman (Former). Jane Saville (Former). Benita Willis (Former).
25 Jun 2024: Australian and international initiatives to support and encourage female participation and leadership in all aspects of sport.
13 Dec 2023: The Matildas Effect: Let's talk about supporting women to participate, stay and succeed in sport. ... Our ambassadors shared their experiences and perspectives on what's needed next to keep women in sport and grow the game.