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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14 Feb 2024: Women's team toured Washington State, Oregon and California and finished with a 1-6 win/loss record. ... Dean Kinsman (Women's Head Coach). Nikki Bairstow (Women's Coach). Paul Gorris (Men's Coach).
15 Feb 2024: Luke Wiwatowski (AIS/NSWIS). Women. Georgia Bonora (AIS/VIS). Ashleigh Brennan (AIS/VIS). Emily Little (AIS/WAIS). ... Lauren Mitchell (AIS/WAIS) – Gold Women’s Team; Gold Individual All-round; Gold Uneven Bars; Gold Balance Beam; Silver Floor.
12 Feb 2024: Sandra Brondello led the free throw percentage. Women's team was fifth in the Australian Club Championships. ... Jenny Cheesman (Head Women's Coach). Phil Brown (Women's Coach). Phil Smyth (Men's Coach).
14 Feb 2024: Phil Brown (Women's Head Coach). Dean Kinsman (Women's Head Coach). Debbie Cook (Women's Coach). ... Paul Gorris (Men's Coach). Nikki Bairstow (Scholarship/Women's Coach). Phil Brown replaced by Dean Kinsman.
15 May 2023: THE HON ANIKA WELLS MP MINISTER FOR SPORT. GRANT PROGRAM HELPS WOMEN LEADERS THRIVE IN SPORT. ... Since 2002, WLIS has supported more than 26,000 women and 800 sport organisations.
12 Feb 2024: Australian Senior Women’s Team (World Championships – USSR): Donna Brown (Quinn), Sue Geh, Bronwyn Marshall, Marisa Rowe. ... Jenny Cheesman (Head Women's Coach). Phil Brown (Women's Coach). Phil Smyth (Men's Coach).
3 Apr 2019: JOINT MEDIA RELEASE Saturday 30 March 2019. BACKING SPORTING COMMUNITIES AND WOMEN IN SPORT. ... Following on from the success of our Australian female athletes and sporting teams there is a tsunami of women taking up sport right across the country.
12 Feb 2024: Women's team finished 12th in the Australian Women's Club Championship. Jodie Murphy named Youth Player. ... Gordon McLeod (Men's Coach). Jenny Cheesman (Head Women's Coach). Phil Brown (Women's Coach).
12 Feb 2024: Chris Blakemore named in All Star team. Women's team in 1992 WNBL season finished 10th with a 6-14 win/loss record. ... Brett Flanigan (Men's Coach). Phil Brown (Women's Coach). Tracy Thomas (Scholarship Coach).
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). Brett Coxsedge (Scholarship Coach).