Research, Evidence & Reports Resource Hub
(En)countering Resistance: Strategies for Gender Equality
A practical VicHealth guide to recognising and responding to resistance to gender equality initiatives. Includes strategies for leaders and organisations to navigate backlash, communicate effectively, build allies and create lasting cultural change.
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Staying in the Game: Why Teenage Girls Leave Sport
Tasmanian research exploring why teenage girls leave organised sport, including the impact of menstrual symptoms, pelvic and breast health, confidence, enjoyment, motivation and support from coaches, family and friends, to help sporting organisations create environments where more girls stay involved.
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Sports Bras: The Missing Piece in Girls’ and Women’s Sport
A national guide highlighting sports bras as an overlooked barrier to girls’ and women’s participation in sport. Drawing on research with schools and sporting organisations, it provides practical guidance and free resources to improve sports bra education, support and inclusion in sporting kits.
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Men as Allies: Supporting Gender Equality in Sport
A practical, evidence-based resource exploring how men can actively support gender equality in community sport. It provides strategies for challenging gender stereotypes, supporting women and girls, and creating safer, more inclusive and equitable sporting environments.
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Free Period Products in Sport – Victoria University
Research exploring how periods impact sport participation and why free period products matter. Includes evidence on period anxiety, missed participation and product access, plus practical recommendations and case studies to help clubs, facilities and sporting organisations remove barriers and better support people who menstruate.
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Disability & Menstrual Equity in Sport
Explore research highlighting the barriers people with disability face in managing menstruation while participating in sport. Learn practical, evidence-based actions to improve accessibility, education, facilities and support, creating more inclusive sporting environments where everyone can participate with confidence and dignity
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Hear Me Play: Youth perceptions of safety in sport
A national report sharing the voices of young people aged 12–18 about their experiences in sport. Learn what helps participants feel safe, included and supported, and how clubs can create positive environments that encourage lifelong participation.
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Equal means Equal, Tasmania Women’s Strategy
A whole-of-government strategy outlining priorities to improve equality, leadership, health, safety and economic security for women in Tasmania. A valuable resource for organisations creating more inclusive opportunities and better outcomes for women and girls in sport and recreation.
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Active Tasmania – Women & Girls in Sport Strategy
Tasmania’s strategic framework guiding investment, policy and action for women and girls in sport.
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AusPlay Participation Data
National participation data showing how, where and why Australians engage in sport and physical activity.
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Active Tasmania – Reports & Research
Tasmanian sport and recreation research, participation reports and strategic documents.
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Women in Sport: Facts & Figures
A snapshot of global data on women’s participation, leadership, media coverage and equity in sport. Useful context for families, participants and advocates.
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GASP – Girls In Action Sports Project
GASP was designed to better understand the enablers and barriers to girls engaging in male dominated action sports (mountain biking, skateboarding and surfing) with a view to providing more opportunities for girls to be physically active.
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