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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4 Sep 2021: World Class to World Best (WC2WB) is Australia’s premium high performance sport conference. ... Themes. The Conference provided attendees with cutting edge insights for the future of elite sport.
28 May 2021: Biography. Sue has 10 yrs elite sport transition experience as a University lecturer. ... She has worked as a consultant to Australian Institute of Sport (AIS) for women in sport issues and was a provider & consultant to AIS & New South Wales Institute
6 Feb 2024: Esa Peltola - Sports Science/Medicine Coordinator and Sprints Coach. Eric Hollingsworth - Assistant Coach, Multi-events. ... Women. Angie Ballard. Trish Flavel - Bronze T20 800m. Lisa Llorens - Gold F20 High Jump; Gold T20 200m; Gold F20 Long Jump;
31 May 2024: Anthony Quinn - New South Wales Institute of Sport | anthony.quinn@nswis.com.au. ... 14 May 2024. Sports Integrity Australia - Athlete Whereabouts Information Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Anti-Doping Update.
8 Dec 2023: Australian initiatives to support and encourage participation and leadership in all aspects of sport.
Project ID: ID-230904-9124. Publications. Title:. What type of uniforms do women want to wear when they referee or umpire sport? ... Contact Information:. clare.hanlon@vu.edu.au. Project Partner. Organisation. Women Sport Australia. Organisation. Susan
Access/Audience:. Licenced. Date:. 20/09/2022. Title:. Towards improving the safety and wellbeing of women in sport. ... Type:. Report. Details:. Towards improving the safety and wellbeing of women in sport, Institute of Health and Sport, Victoria
27 Jun 2024: The benefits of regular sport and physical activity are numerous and supported by a broad body of research and evidence.
6 Jul 2021: 09 Sep 2016. Kim Brennan, Olympic Gold Medallist - Rowing. I have so much hope for women in leadership roles, Kim Brennan.