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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29 Nov 2023: Many women in sport have been recognised over the years for their contribution to sport and society.
4 Oct 2022: The inaugural Women in Sport Congress is brought to you by the La Trobe Sport and Exercise Medicine (LASEM) Research Centre, and the AIS Female Performance and Health Initiative.
11 Nov 2021: Australian Sports Commission (2014) Women in Sport Broadcasting Analysis [final report] (PDF • 6.3 mb). ... Australian Sports Commission (1992) Prime Ministerial Women and Sport Awards 1992(PDF • 7.3 mb).
22 Feb 2024: WHAT WE NEED TO KNOW. Identifying priority areas of research for Australian sport. ... Research data from the Australian Sports Commission's national sport and physical activity survey – AusPlay.
23 Feb 2023: Promoting continuous improvement in sport science testing standards in Australia.
24 Apr 2024: Research has identified a number of factors that can motivate or provide barriers to participation in sport.
2 Apr 2024: A ground-breaking new report has identified six megatrends that will reshape Australian sport on the Green and Gold decade to the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
28 May 2021: Laura Johnston, General Manager Performance & Culture, Swimming Australia. Women and girls’ participation is on par with, or greater than men and boys participation in sport. ... What is the business case behind inviting women and girls to be a part of
4 Apr 2024: Women are generally under-represented in sport leadership, administration, coaching, officiating, and media.
13 Oct 2020: Australian Womensport and Recreation Association (2013) A charter for active Australian women(PDF • 660.9 kb). ... Australian Womensport and Recreation Association (2016) Charter for active Australian women : 2016 Federal election "A Sporting