Sportsview, Issue 31 - 2 August 2024

Issue 31 - 2 August, 2024

What Will It Take: Building Gender Equality in Sport

Join us for an inspiring panel discussion on Building Gender Equality in Sport.

Niamh O'Connor, CEO of the Western Force, will share her insights and experiences in leading one of Australia's premier rugby teams. With a distinguished career in sports management and a commitment to fostering inclusive environments, Niamh's leadership has been instrumental in driving gender equality within the industry.

The panel will be moderated by Carol Fox, a respected leader and advocate for women in sport, author, and coach specialising in confident communication and leadership. Carol's extensive experience and engaging approach will ensure a dynamic and thought-provoking discussion.

Stay tuned as we reveal more esteemed panellists soon.

Date: Tuesday 3rd September 2024

Time: 4:30PM - 6:30PM

Location: Gold Netball Centre, 200 Selby Street, Jolimont 6014

Cost: SportWest Member Price $20 | Non-Member Price $30

Don’t miss this opportunity to engage with leaders dedicated to advancing gender equality in sport.

SportWest Connect | Environmental, Social and Governance in Sport

SportWest invites you to join us at our upcoming SportWest Connect Session on Environmental, Social and Governance in Sport, facilitated by the Australian Sports Technologies Network.

Environmental, social and governance (ESG), refers to a set of quantifiable parameters that can be used to measure the impact of an organisation, event or other activity on its surroundings, stakeholders and society. Beyond a compliance check list, consumers want organisations to do more on ESG to drive for environmental and social gains, and to have strong governance.

Join us for this dynamic presentation from Martin Schlegel, Executive Chair ASTN, where we delve into the current state of tech and its impact on sporting organisations, events and venues, and the many benefits stakeholders are experiencing.

Date: Tuesday 3 September 2024
Time: 9:00am-10:30am
Venue: SportHQ | Multi-Function Room. 203 Underwood Avenue, Floreat, 6014
Details: Tea & Coffee provided
Registration: Registration is essential. Please RSVP by 5pm Sunday 1 September. Designed for Senior and Executive Leaders and General Managers within the industry.

Super Saturday | Western Australian Olympic Council

This Saturday is ‘Super Saturday’ for our Australian athletes competing in the 2024 Paris Olympic Games.

Western Australian Olympic Council will be televising ‘LIVE’ from 4pm at The Sporting Globe Bar & Grill, Floreat Forum, with our host Tim Deavin OLY (Hockey, 2012 London - Bronze, 2016 Rio).

WA Olympic Council President, Mr Greg Kaeding and the Australian Olympians Association-WA Delegate and Chair, Ms Allana Slater OLY (Gymnastics, 2000 Sydney, 2004 Athens), together invite all Olympic alumni and State Sporting Associations members to join us at The Sporting Globe, Floreat Forum, with host Tim Deavin and AOAWA Vice-Chair Shane Tonkin OLY (Baseball, 1996 Atlanta) from 4 PM to watch the telecast and live-streaming of our athletes competing at the Games.

Event: Super Saturday Telecast of Paris Olympics – Multiple Large Screens, Multiple Sports

Date: Saturday 3 August 4pm – 6 pm – and late into the evening, continuing every day of the Games, before and after this event.

Venue: The Sporting Globe Bar & Grill, Floreat Forum

More Sport Their Way! | Promoting Women’s Informal Sport Participation in WA

During National Diabetes Week (July 14-21), researchers from the Rio Tinto Children's Diabetes Centre at Telethon Kids Institute, launched their T1D sports resources to encourage physical activity in youth living with Type 1 Diabetes (T1D).

First-of-its-kind T1D sports resources have been designed to help coaches better understand the chronic condition and to encourage youth living with T1D to stay physically active.

Developed by researchers at the Rio Tinto Children’s Diabetes Centre at Telethon Kids Institute and Perth Children’s Hospital, the resources equip coaches to support and encourage young people playing sport.

View the Resource Hub

More Than A Diploma: Perth Wildcats Sport & Business Program

Know someone interested in studying in an elite sport environment? The Perth Wildcats Sport & Business Program powered by SEDA, is designed to help students:

Build Networks: Direct connections with our industry experts.
Discover Opportunities: Broad areas of study and volunteering opportunities allow students to explore a variety of interests.
Learn Through Experience: Hands-on projects and work-based learning build a strong portfolio for future success.
Access Further Study: Seamless transition to further education through direct entry and credits with university partners nationally*.
Feel Supported: A single, consistent teacher presence and our MyPLAN, MyPLACEMENT, MyCAREER area of study help us to provide individual support.

Learn more at seda.edu.au/pw or register for our Information Session on Tuesday 20th August.*subject to meeting eligibility criteria. Please visit seda.edu.au/pathways for more information.

SEDA Group RTO: 22503

More Sport Their Way! | Promoting Women’s Informal Sport Participation in WA

Researchers at Edith Cowan University are undertaking a project with funding support from Healthway to inform promotional strategies and initiatives that can increase opportunities for girls and women in Western Australia to enjoy informal sport participation in their communities. Community-based informal sport offers major health benefits for participants. Recent research affirms the growth in popularity of informal sport, evidences its health and social significance, but also highlights social and systemic barriers to participation – with women under-represented in current participation.

The research team are therefore asking people across all sports and throughout the state to help empower girls and women in WA to increase physical activity in their lives and enjoy More Sport – Their Way! The project’s on-line survey is seeking input from women in WA who want to see more opportunities to enjoy informal sport participation in their communities. If you are 16 years of age or older, whatever your current participation in sport, we would love to hear your participation experiences and views.

Complete the Survey

Expanded Grants Program Supports Stronger Future for Women

The Cook Government's Women's Grants for a Stronger Future Program is now open, with a record $1.085 million in funding available for a variety of projects that support and address the unique issues faced by Western Australian women.

The Grants support the development of projects that advance gender equality to build a better, fairer and more equitable community.

Find out more

Future Initiatives Survey | Your Voice Matters

At SportWest, we are committed to fostering a positive and inclusive sporting environment, and your input is invaluable in shaping the future of our sporting community. We are excited to invite you to participate in the True Sport Future Initiatives Survey.

This survey is a crucial step in our ongoing efforts to understand and adapt to the needs and challenges of our members. Your feedback in collaboration with the 'True Sport Future Initiatives Framework’, designed by the University of Western Australia, will directly influence future initiatives developed by True Sport to better support the Western Australian sporting industry.

For more information head to the True Sport Website

Complete the Survey

Child Safeguarding Webinar | National Principle 5

Join us for a focused Webinar on National Principle 5 - people working with children and young people are suitable and supported to reflect child safety and wellbeing values in practice, which forms part of the National Principles for Child Safe Organisations.

Co-facilitated by SportWest and the Department of Communities, this session will delve into practical applications of child safety and wellbeing values in sport recruitment, induction processes and management.