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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12 Feb 2024: Women's team represented Australia at the Oceania Championships, won the final against Fiji. ... Brendan Flynn (Head Women's Coach). Jenny Cheesman (Women's Coach). Phil Smyth (Men's Coach).
15 Feb 2024: Tang Xiao Li (Women). Yang Qing Hua (Women). Melic Tichabaev (Women). ... Mikhail Barabach (Women). Tian Wei Shun (Men). Zou Li Min (Men).
15 Feb 2024: Support staff. Warwick Forbes (Head Coach - Men). Ju Ping Tian (Head Coach - Women). ... Women. Monique Allen. Julie-Anne Monico. Lisa Read. Kylie Shadbolt. Men. Brennon Dowrick.
12 Feb 2024: Assistant Coach - Patrick Hunt. 10th place. Australian Senior Women’s Team (World Championships – Brazil): Bronwyn Marshall. ... Patrick Hunt (Head Men's Coach). Brendan Flynn (Head Women's Coach). Jenny Cheesman (Women's Coach).
15 Feb 2024: Support staff. Warwick Forbes (Head Coach - Men). Ju Ping Tian (Head Coach - Women). ... Frances Crampton (Women). Mark Calton (Women). Tian Wei Shun (Men). John Curtin (Men).
15 Feb 2024: Support staff. Warwick Forbes (Head Coach - Men). Ju Ping Tian (Head Coach - Women). ... Monique Allen - 25th in Women's All-round (first Australian to qualify for all-round final).
15 Feb 2024: Support staff. Warwick Forbes (Head Coach - Men). Ju Ping Tian (Head Coach - Women). ... Junior Male Gymnast of the Year - Bret Hudson. Women's Coach of the Year - Ju Ping Tian.
22 Apr 2024: Recently published sport science/sports medicine research from National Institute Network (NIN) researchers. ... Are performance & recovery time influenced by the menstrual cycle, Kelly McNulty, Women in Sport Congress (18 August 2022).
27 Jun 2024: Persons with disability are generally under-represented in sport leadership, administration, coaching, officiating, and media.
2 Jul 2024: There are hundreds of factors that can influence sports participation or non-participation.