Aspiring women coaches will have access to childcare support and flexible working arrangements as part of a $3.9 million push to turn around poor participation rates in elite sport.
Women made up just 18 per cent of accredited coaches at the Tokyo Olympics and only 23 per cent at the Paralympics, according to data provided by the Australian Institute of Sport. The Australian Sports Commission has promised to more than double the number of accredited women coaches by the 2032 Games in Brisbane.
The extra cash will extend the paid program from two to three years for 28 women after feedback from a Queensland pilot and last year’s intake showed that many participants needed an extra year to plan their transition from other roles into full-time coaching, an AIS spokesperson said. Federal sports minister Anika Wells said female representation at the elite level in Australia was a major concern.“The simple fact is that there are not enough women coaches in national teams, and it must change,” Wells said.
“The AIS Gen32 Program is about creating opportunities for women in sport. It’s crucial we attract, support and retain the incredible coaching talent that exists in Australia,” Perkins said.
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