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 Oct 2022: 18 Aug 2022. Clare MacMahon, Sport & Exercise Science, La Trobe University. ... Free paper title: From the Office to the Field: The Six Pillars of Women in Sport.
29 Nov 2023: Many volunteers have been recognised over the years for their contribution to sport and society.
23 Jul 2021: The theme of the discussion was ‘achieving gender equity in sport’ as we heard from the below trailblazing women:. ... Josephine Sukkar: Chair of the Australian Sports Commission, Co-founder and Principal of Buildcorp & President of Australian
10 Mar 2023: Including LGBT young people in sport, a guide, LGBT Youth North West and Pride Sports, England, (2014). ... Australian Olympic Committee. Australian Paralympic Committee. Australian Sports Commission. NSW Institute of Sport.
21 May 2024: Australia's First Nations Peoples and Sport. When sports organisations engage with First Nations communities it provides mutual benefits. ... AusPlay Data Portal: Sport-related participation – frequency of participation, Australian Sports Commission,
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25 Jun 2024: The benefits of regular sport and physical activity are numerous and supported by a broad body of research and evidence.
4 Dec 2023: Volunteering provides substantial value to society and to the volunteers themselves, including mental, social, and physical benefits.