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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15 Feb 2024: Australian Sports Commission Annual Report 1988-1989 - pages 120-122 on AIS swimming. ... Donna Procter - Women's 400m Individual Medley, 4:45.12, Australian Championships, Sydney, Australia, 11 May 1988.
6 Feb 2024: Russell Short (Former) - Bronze Men’s Shot Put F11/12. Women. Angela Ballard (Former) - Silver Women’s 200m T53; Silver Women’s 400m T53; Bronze Women’s 100m T53. ... Kath Proudfoot - Bronze Women’s Discus F37/F38. World Race Walking Cup -
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).
30 Nov 2023: Over the years, many First Nations sportspeople have been recognised for their contribution to sport and society.
15 Feb 2024: Women. Sarah-Jane D'Arcy. Melanie Dodd - 6th 4x100m Freestyle Relay. Caroline Hildreth. ... Petria Thomas - Women's 50m Butterfly 27.12, Canberra, Australia, 23 April 2000.
5 Feb 2024: Men. Peter Beames. David Smith. Don Wright. Women. Susan Cook. Kerry Saxby-Junna. ... David Smith (Former). Don Wright. Women. Nicole Boegman. Jane Flemming. Jenny Laurendet (Former).
12 Feb 2024: Australian Women’s Team (Olympic Games - Los Angeles, USA): Sue Geh, Bronwyn Marshall, Donna Quinn (Brown). ... End of year tours: Women's team in Western Australia and Men's team in Queensland.
12 Feb 2024: Support staff. Frank Arsego (Men's Head Coach). Phil Brown (Women's Head Coach). ... Debbie Cook (Women's Coach). Martin Clarke (Men's Coach). Paul Gorris (Scholarship Coach).
2 Jul 2024: There are many factors that can influence sports participation or non-participation.
28 Jun 2021: Three inspiring women in sport took the spotlight for Sport Australia’s first ‘On the Couch’ session for 2021. ... The 60-minute online event formed part of the Women Leaders in Sport Program which aims to empower women right across the country.