The Queensland Government is investing $15 million for 45 projects across Queensland to encourage more women and girls into sports and recreation activities, to lead and maintain a healthy and productive lifestyle.
Minister for sport Mick de Brenni says it is unacceptable that women and girls across Australia are missing out on the chance to play sport, with only about one third of women in Australia being able to meet Commonwealth physical health guidelines.
According to de Brenni the biggest barrier for women and girls playing sport is the ability to pay for it. The minister believes that wage cuts for the lowest of income earners are exacerbating the problem.