What's New
August 2010
After the Buzzer: How Time on the Field Helps Women in the Workforce
This article which was published in Knowledge@Wharton on 9 June, 2010 discusses the advantage of regular exercise for women in the workforce
Equal Rights Alliance: Election 2010 - What's in it for Women?
The Equal Rights Alliance (formerly WomenSpeak) have issued a document and media release regarding the forthcoming election.
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AWRA have launched a forum/discussion board feature to discuss recent and relevant issues regarding women's sport.
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AWRA's 2010 Federal Election Policy
AWRA have released their 2010 Federal Election Policy which you may want to use in regard to seeking support from your local candidates.
Glove's off as women fight for funding
This article written by Mischa Merz appeared in the Sydney Morning Herald on Saturday 31 July, 2010 and discusses the gap in funding between male and female Australian boxers
July 2010
Time we all pitched in to help raise standards for the future
This article, which discusses the gender inequality in football (soccer) was written by Kate Gill appeared in The Manly Daily on 19 July, 2010
Brand's missing out on women's sport
This article from the UK appeared on the Sport Industy Group Website on 16 July, 2010 and details how women's sport is being overlooked by sponsors despite the increasing popularity of female sports starts
Still a grass ceiling in cricket
This letter to the editor of The Age was written by Janice Crosswhite on 11 July, 2010. It deals with the lack of female representation on the the boards of cricket organisations
June 2010
New call for Female Australian Athletes with an Olympic Dream
Once upon a time dreams of becoming an Olympian and representing Australia were simply that, a dream. But the Australian Women's Bobsleigh Team are opening the door to female Aussie Athletes by giving them the opportunity to be part of this amazing experience.
Pilot Astrid Loch-Wilkinson will be hosting a series of 'open days' to recruit for the vital role of 'breakwoman' to help push the team to Olympic glory.
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5th IWG World Conference on Women and Sport
We have devoted a section to the 5th IWG World Conference on Women and Sport, which was held in 2010 in Sydney, Australia.
It was organised under the auspices of the International Working Group on Women and Sport (IWG) with the support of NSW Sport and Recreation, University of Technology Sydney, Sydney Olympic Park Authority, Sport Employment Australia and Business Events Australia.
Diana Nyad: Fitness Inspiration
This article and interview by Lindsay Hock, was published on 5 April, 2010 on
http://www.womenssportsfoundation.org. It deals with women taking control of their athletic-selves and using physical fitness as a means for achievement in their multi-faceted lives.
May 2010
Women in sport hit the grass ceiling
This article by Elizabeth Broderick, was published in the Sydney Morning Herald, 21 May 2010, and is an edited version of a speech which she gave at the 5th IWG World Conference on Women and Sport.
Position Vacant - Australian Women's Baseball Steering Committee
The ABF would like to welcome interested individuals from around Australia to apply for a position on the Australian Baseball Women's Steering Committee (ABWSC).
To find out more click here
Implementing a Successful Mentoring Program Module - Chinese Translation
AWRA has had this popular module translated into Chinese for wider use. It is available now at the link below.
To view the module click here
April 2010
Women's Sport Media Workshop - Update
Do you know how to use "New Media" to promote your club or organisation?
Do you know whether tools like Fackbook, Twitter, Blogs or Forums can help you communicate with your sporting community?
These introductory workshops are designed to help you utilise new or social media tools to communicate with your organisation's members and volunteers. Learn how joining a Forum can be beneficial, how a Facebook page can work for your club or how Blogs and Twitter can convey information simply and easily to the right audience.
Dates for Adelaide, Newcastle, Wollongong, Canberra, Hobart, Melbourne, Geelong and Brisbane have now been listed.
Developing a PR/ Media Relations strategy for your club or sports association Modules
AWRA has provided a number of modules relating to how you can develop a PR/Media Relation strategy for your club or sports association.
To view the modules click here
The 5th IWG World Conference on Women and Sport - Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre, May 20-23
Press Release and a Conference Information/Registration brochure for the 5th IWG World Conference on Women and Sport - Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre, May 20-23, can be found on this page
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WomenSpeak info sheets
WomenSpeak have provided us with a number of their election platform info sheets which may be relevant for you to use. To view these, and to find out more about WomenSpeak click on the link below.
As Girls Become Women, Sports pay Dividends
This article by Tara-Parker Pope, which was published in the New York Times, 15 February 2010, features some great research from the U.S.A.
Are the constitutions, rules of association and by-laws by which our sports are governed, a convenient method of exclusion in the world of sport?
Congratulations to Patrizia Torelli for winning free registration to the IWG Conference through AWRA.
Patrizia Torelli, Managing Director, Spheres of Influence International will join Elizabeth Broderick, and Peter Holmes à Court in sharing their experience at the 5th World Conference on Women and Sport in Sydney, 20 to 23 May 2010.
March 2010
Women's Sport Media Workshop
Do you know how to use "New Media" to promote your club or organisation?
Do you know whether tools like Fackbook, Twitter, Blogs or Forums can help you communicate with your sporting community?
These introductory workshops are designed to help you utilise new or social media tools to communicate with your organisation's members and volunteers. Learn how joining a Forum can be beneficial, how a Facebook page can work for your club or how Blogs and Twitter can convey information simply and easily to the right audience.
Dates for Newcastle and Wollongong have been listed.
Open soon: Sports Leadership Grants and Scholarships for Women
Australian Sports Comission (ASC) and Australian Government Office for Women (OfW) are looking to develop more Australian women in leadership and decision making roles in sport. Applications open 1 March for the 2010/11 round of the ASD and OfW's Sports Leadership Grants and Scholarships for Women
February 2010
AWRA seeking Expressions of Interest for The Catalyst Project Evaluation 2010
The Australian Womensport and Recreation Association Inc (AWRA) is calling for Expressions of Interest from individuals (or companies) for a contractor to evaluate The Catalyst Project, our national sports media project (August 2009 to 28 May 2010). The long term purpose of the project is to improve sports media coverage for women.
Crawford Report discussion - The Future of Sport in Australia Report
This article written by Janice Crosswhite OAM addresses the fundamental issues regarding the Crawford Report and provides priorities and recommendations.
January 2010
UK Women's Sport and Fitness Foundation
All of the UK Women's Sport and Fitness Foundation's new sport insight factsheets are now available to view
International Platform on Sport and Development
The International Platform on Sport & Development (the 'Platform') is a website entirely dedicated to the thematic field of sport & development. It was initiated after the first International Conference on Sport and Development was held in Magglingen, Switzerland in 2003. The site is managed by Swiss Academy for Development.
Her Life Depends On It II: Sport, Physical Activity and the Health and Well-Being of American Girls and Women
Her Life Depends On It II draws critical conclusions that further emphasise the vital roles that sports and fitness play in the physical and social health of girls and women.
Mental Health - Dealing with anxiety and stress
We have added two articles dealing with the above topic written by Stan Popovich.
AWRA Statement on Caster Semenya saga
Awra have released a statement regarding the Caster Semenya saga.
To view the statement click here
Sport Canada Policy on Sport for Women and Girls in Canada
Sport Canada, The Federal Government Dept responsible for Sport in Canada has released a revised policy on Sport for Women and Girls in Canada that might be interesting for readers interested in policy development and in light of the Crawford Report here.
To read more, click here.
AWRA - Strategic Plan 2009-2011
We have added AWRA's Strategic Plan for 2009-2011 to the Website.
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Women in the media and how they are perceived
This article by Sophie Kelly appeared in an Irish paper - The Nationalist on 12 November, 2009.
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October 2009
We can't give up on changing football's macho culture
This article by Peter Schwab and Todd Harper appeared in The Age on 29, October, 2009.
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AWRA Equality Policy - September 2009
AWRA's Equality Policy is available as a resource to other organisations for adaptation for their use. Indeed, AWRA encourages sport and recreation associations to consider adopting a similar policy so as to make physical activity and competitions more accessible and equitable to the wider community.
To view the policy click here
Canadian Association for the Advancement of Women in Sport (CAAWS)
The Canadian Association for the Advancement of Women in Sport (CAAWS) have very kindly provided AWRA with a large number of educational, beneficial and relevant resource sheets for use on our website.
To view the list of resource sheets click here
September 2009
Report: IAPESGW World Congress Stellenbosch University South Africa, 16 - 19 July
Janice Crosswhite has written a report on the IAPESGW Conference, detailing some of the events and the new board.
To view the report please click here
Behind enemy lines: life as a woman sports reporter
This article by Jacquelin Magnay appeared in The Age on 18 September, 2009.
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Notice of 2009 AGM
The AWRA 2009 AGM will take place on Saturday, 31 October at 5pm.
Sportswomen benefit from Pregnancy
Peta Bee's article appeared in The Times Online on 14 September, 2009
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Science is Forcing Sports to re-examine their core principles
This article by Alice Dredger was published on 13 September, 2009 in the New York Times.
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Postgendered athletes in sports: Should intersexed persons be allowed to compete?
This article by George Dvorsky appeared was publised on the Institute for Emerging Ethics and Technologies Online on 11 September, 2009.
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When someone is raised female but the genes say XY
Seth Bernstein's article from 11 September, 2009 was published by the Associated Press.
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American Willoughby get 2-year ban for doping
This article was published through the Associate Press on September 11, 2009
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Women the biggest losers if sports funding if cut
The following article by Australian rowing team captain Kimberley Crow was printed in the Age on Thursday, 10 September, 2009.
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Sports stars do not have the right to be boneheads
This article is from the office of the Federal Minister for Sport, Kate Ellis 12 August, 2009.
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August 2009
IAPESGW (International Association of Physical Education and Sport for Girls and Women) Conference Paper
This is the paper titled 'Where are we now? Some answers from down under' which was presented by AWRA at the IAPESGW (International Association of Physical Education and Sport for Girls and Women) Conference at Stellenbosch University, July 2009.
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IAPESGW (International Association of Physical Education and Sport for Girls and Women) Conference Poster
This is the poster that was used by AWRA at the IAPESGW (International Association of Physical Education and Sport for Girls and Women) Conference at Stellenbosch University, July 2009.
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Making a difference to improve media coverage of women's sport
AWRA is delighted with the announcement by The Hon Tanya Plibersek MP, Minister for Housing and Minister for the Status of Women, that the association will be funded for $100,000 (excluding GST) from the 2008-2009 Women's Leadership and Development Program Grants for "The Catalyst Project Improving Sports Media Coverage for Women".
For the full article, click here.
