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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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.
29 Nov 2023: Many women in sport have been recognised over the years for their contribution to sport and society.
22 Feb 2024: Time for change, we need more women in sports leadership. Change Our Game Conversation Series. ... Rana Hussain, CEO and founder of Good.Human. Molina Asthana, founder of Multicultural Women 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.
9 May 2024: Research has identified a number of factors that can motivate or provide barriers to participation in sport.
22 Feb 2024: Intergenerational Review of Australian Sport, BCG Consulting for the Australian Sports Commission, (2017). ... Research data from the Australian Sports Commission's national sport and physical activity survey – AusPlay.
4 Apr 2024: Women are generally under-represented in sport leadership, administration, coaching, officiating, and media.
2 Nov 2023: National, State/Territory and by sport results
6 Jul 2021: Alyce Parker. Isabel Huntington. In the lead up to the AFL women's competition kicking off this year hear from teenager Alyce Parker, draft hopeful Isabel Huntington and Western Bulldogs player
13 May 2024: 4. The Sport Advisory Council was dissolved, with the aim of establishing a sports commission. ... The inquiry into sports funding and administration (also known as the 'Martin Report'), focused on sports participation funding, particularly for women and