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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1 May 2020: Exploring the size and growth potential of the Sport Industry in Australia
26 Jan 2021: Funding boost for Deaf Sports Australia – Minister for Sport Kate Lundy announced that the Australian Government will provide an extra $100,000 in funding to Deaf Sports Australia to support the ... New community sports facility opened at Perry Park
6 Mar 2014: Our thanks go to former Senator Mark Arbib for his understanding and commitment to Olympic sport while Federal Sports Minister. ... President, Commonwealth Canoe Federation. Chair, ONOC Women and Sport Commission. Deputy Chair, Penrith Whitewater Stadium.
13 May 2009: 1.9 Both media and sport organisations acknowledged the commercial benefits of reporting sports news. ... Network Ten's high definition sport channel 'One', providing 24 hour sports viewing, is an example of this.15.
1 Feb 2021: Improving Wellbeing. 2.3 Sport and recreation: Exceed the Australian average for participation in sport and physical activity by 2014. ... HON MICHAEL W RIGHT, MPMinister for Industrial Relations. Minister for Recreation,Sport and Racing.
2 Feb 2021: Melbourne and Olympic Parks TrustMelbourne Cricket Ground TrustProfessional Boxing and Combat Sports BoardState Sports Centre TrustVictorian Institute of Sport. ... Community DevelopmentSport and Recreation Victoria. Peter Hertan. Executive Director
8 Oct 2020: Our Women Leaders in Sport program and the AIS Talent program provide opportunities for women to progress their professional development in all roles across sport. ... Further developing and incorporating Sport Australian Governance Principles. •
19 Nov 2021: She has also been a judge for the International Cricket Council International Cricketer of the Year selections and for Women’s Sport Australia’s annual photography competitions. ... be part of a sports community, in any role, enjoys the extraordinary
18 Oct 2021: Snow Australia | Annual Report 2019–20. MESSAGE FROM SPORT AUSTRALIAJOHN WYLIE AMChair of the Australian Sports Commission. ... Our Women Leaders in Sport program and the AIS Talent program provide opportunities for women to progress their professional
7 Dec 2015: We were fortunate to receive an Australian Sports Commission Women in Sport Leadership Grant that has enabledfour deaf women to commence studies in a Certificate IV in Sport and Recreation. ... The course is administered byAFL Sports Ready. • Our Deaf