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SportWest Announces Sharon Wood-Kenney as Inaugural Cultural Navigation Lead |
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SportWest as the peak body for sport in WA aims to guide and support our members on delivering quality experiences in sport, now and into the future. One of these crucial foundations to safe, welcoming and inclusive sport is creating culturally aware and appropriate environments for all Western Australians, with a particular focus on our First Nations people.
As the first step in SportWest embarking on our cultural journey of learning and growth, Thursday 5 September 2024 was a milestone date, with the announcement of our inaugural Cultural Navigation Lead in Sharon Wood-Kenney.
Sharon comes with a wealth of knowledge and experience in supporting WA communities to navigate cultural understanding, and SportWest will benefit greatly from her steady and experienced hands guiding us forwards.
We are also proud to launch the Cultural Navigation Advisory Group, click here to read the expression of interest information. This Advisory Group will create a direct link from the peak body to industry members, and ensure SportWest remains by the industry for the industry in driving sustainable change in cultural inclusion in WA sport.
Click here to complete the EOI.
For more information or general enquiries on SportWest’s cultural navigation journey, please contact Caitlin Spencer on caitlinspencer@sportwest.com.au. |
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The 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris have been a celebration of athletic excellence and resilience, with stand out performances for our Aussie athletes. SportWest congratulates all the Australian athletes that have competed and are still yet to compete in the 2024 Paris Olympic Games, with special mention to our very own Western Australian athletes.
Team Australia’s performance to date at the 2024 Paris Paralympic Games has been incredible with a total of 41 medals so far — 11 gold, 12 silver, and 18 bronze.
Click the link below to support our Aussies in their final days of competition. |
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Building Gender Equality in Sport| Panel & Networking Event |
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On Tuesday night we had the pleasure of hosting a meaningful discussion on Building Gender Equality in Sport at the Gold Netball Centre. The event featured insightful contributions from our panellists Niamh O’Connor, Chris Sutherland, and Dr. Johan Nel.
During the discussion, it became clear that there is a critical need to create workplaces that are not only inclusive but also safe and welcoming for all. The panel emphasised that sports environments should actively prioritise family-friendly policies, ensuring that the needs of families are central to the culture.
Additionally, the conversation challenged organisations to rethink their recruitment strategies by considering candidates' 'potential' in addition to their existing experience and qualifications, broadening the scope for identifying and nurturing female talent.
We were fortunate to have the support of several male allies who joined us for the evening, demonstrating their commitment to advancing gender equality in sport and reinforcing the importance of collaborative efforts in driving meaningful change.
The second masterclass of the Emerging Leaders Program was held earlier in the day and facilitated by Carol Fox. It was a day of learning, growth, and empowerment for our future women leaders in sport.
Thank you to the Department of Local Government, Sport, and Cultural Industries (DLGSC) for their continued support of the Women of Sport Program.
Thank you to everyone who attended and contributed to making these events successful.
The next Women of Sport event is an interactive and practical workshop, How To Be An Effective Director & Contribute To Board Performance facilitated by governance expert Suzanne Ardagh AM on Tuesday 8 October, 2024. Click the link below to register. |
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Australian Community Sport Volunteer | Victoria University |
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Volunteers have an important role in promoting a community sport environment that is safe, positive and nurturing for all children. Victoria University researchers are seeking survey responses from adults who volunteer in children’s community sport.
If you are 18 years or older and working in community sport you are invited to participate in this study and complete an online survey. The survey will take approximately 15-30 minutes. Please click on the following link to find out more. |
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SportWest Connect |Marketing| Shunt Applied Creative |
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Social media data expert Stu Williams from Shunt will provide an overview of what's happening across the sports social media space. The session will discuss findings from Shunt's most recent research project that takes a deep-dive into the types of conversations sports are having with fans.
Join us at 3BY2 for an in-depth discussion on all things social, and re-connect with friends (or make new ones) from across the industry in WA..
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Women Of Sport| How to be an Effective Director & Contribute to Board Performance |
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SportWest, together with the Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries invite you to join us for the second of two workshops aimed at Women on Boards, delivered by governance expert Suzanne Ardagh AM.
At this interactive and practical workshop, we will discuss these principles, what they look like in real life and discuss how you can apply them using your own skills and experiences to contribute to board performance. Tickets are limited, register below. |
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Justin Langer Advocates for Behavioural Change | True Sport Sideline Behaviour Initiative |
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Justin Langer’s feature article in The West Australian on Saturday, 31 August 2024 spoke to the need for WA sporting communities to advocate for behavioural change. The call out for change at all levels of sport shines through as the key message, following some reported incidents of poor sideline behaviour at community sporting matches in recent weeks.
Exert from The West Australian on Saturday, 31 August 2024
Justin Langer: How disgraceful acts from the sidelines are ruining sport now and in the future.
“Parents, guardians and grandparents are as important in being good role models and setting an example for their kids in community sport as anyone. By setting the example for how to treat fellow players, coaches and umpires respectfully, we are likely to see kids following in their parents’ behaviours.
Community sport is about fun and enjoyment. Parents have an important role in encouraging and modelling respectable behaviours. Win, lose, or draw, being positive with your kids and encouraging them will not only keep them in the game longer but will usually help them play better as well.
SportWest’s True Sport Sideline Behaviour Initiative seeks to increase public awareness of the impact of poor sideline behaviour in sporting environments here in WA.
It is encouraging to see organisations like SportWest providing tangible resources to assist sports in building and maintaining a culture of respect and enjoyment."
SportWest thanks Justin for his continued advocacy of a stronger, safer sports industry for all players, parents and volunteers and overall support of the True Sport Sideline Behaviour Initiative – to read more exerts from the article, click the link below.
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Future Initiatives Survey | Your Voice Matters |
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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.
For more information head to the True Sport Website
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