Women of Sport Christmas Luncheon Raises $6420 for Worthy Australia Safe Haven Program

SportWest is thrilled to announce the resounding success of the recent Women of Sport Christmas Luncheon, presented by Hyundai, which raised an impressive $6,420 for Worthy Australia. This generous amount will fund not just one, but three Worthy Australia Safe Havens.

The Worthy Safe Haven Program plays a crucial role in transforming empty houses into homes for women and children escaping domestic violence. These beautifully furnished homes provide families with not just safety and comfort, but also the priceless gifts of hope, self-worth, and a brighter future.

Michelle Hort, SportWest’s Women of Sport Project Coordinator, reflected on the success of the event. “At SportWest, we are proud to support the incredible work of Worthy Australia and contribute to meaningful change through events like the Women of Sport Christmas Luncheon. Celebrating the achievements of women working in sport while raising vital funds for such a critical cause exemplifies the power of sport to create safer and more inclusive communities”.

2024 WA Sport Awards | One Month Left of Early Bird Ticket Sales

Ticket sales for the 2024 WA Sport Awards are now open! Limited early bird tickets are available for purchase, until Monday 13 January 2025, unless sold out prior.

Join us at Optus Stadium on Thursday 6 February 2025, for an incredible night, celebrating the achievements of WA sportspeople, volunteers, officials, coaches and administrators.

Event Details

Date: Thursday, 6 February 2025

Time: 6:00pm - 10:30pm
Venue: Optus Stadium, River Room, Access via Gate D, Victoria Park Drive
Details: Canapes on arrival, followed by plated table service dinner

Cost: $125 per person
Dress Code: Formal

100 Day Review | Brisbane 2032

Have your say on the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games infrastructure and planning.

The Games Independent Infrastructure and Coordination Authority is conducting a 100 Day Review of Games infrastructure and planning in line with the Terms of Reference and encourages individuals and organisations to provide submissions.

This review will look at the proposed and existing venues and villages and their feasibility alongside Games use, long term use, transport connectivity and systems. The review will also consider the critical transport projects to be constructed prior to the Games, ensuring alignment with long-term mobility and transport strategies. Finally, the review will also consider the Games entities’ roles and responsibilities to deliver the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games.

2025 Diversity and Inclusion in Sport Forum: Belonging in Sport

Join Diversity and Inclusion in Sport Alliance (DISA) and the incredible line-up of speakers at the 2025 Diversity & Inclusion in Sport Forum!

Hear from inspirational diversity and inclusion experts and change makers to discuss how sport can use ‘belonging’ as a framework for greater inclusion of Australia’s diverse communities.

The theme for this forum is ‘Belonging in Sport’.

Belonging was identified by the forum planning committee (a DISA sub-committee) as a fundamental aspect of inclusion and an appropriate theme to relate back to last year’s theme of ‘Intersectionality in sport’.

Learn more about the day and guest speakers, including Jade Narkle (she/her), Aboriginal & Diversity Programs Specialist, West Australian Football Commission. 

Self-Care over the Christmas Break

As school holidays begin and we come into the closure period, it’s important we take a minute to acknowledge that for some, the Christmas and New Years period can also be a time of high stress.

We encourage all members of the WA sporting community to remain vigilant with self-care and keep an eye on the mental health and wellbeing of family and friends around you. Some tips to stay safe and maintain wellbeing during this period are below:

1. Don’t overspend – your presence is more important than your presents!
2. Conscious consumption of alcohol – count your drinks, use this free drink checker tool 
3. Don’t drink and drive – take a look at some other safe tips when on our roads this Christmas: 
4. Talk to a mate – check in on your friends and family who might be doing it tough
5. Use the EAP/VAP service – don’t wait until you’re overwhelmed, chat to our friendly counselling team today! Details on the True Sport EAP/VAP program and how to access it for eligible organisations can be found here.

Stay safe and don’t forget your mental health and wellbeing this break!

Hon. Roger Cook | Premier; Minister for State and Industry Development, Jobs and Trade; Public Sector Management; Federal-State Relations

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Hon. Amber-Jade Sanderson | Minister for Health; Mental Health
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Rugby WA

Integrity Manager

Sport4All 

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Swimming WA

Events Coordinator

WA Football Commission

Game Development Officer

Competitions Administrator (Metro Central)

WAIS

Performance Psychologist

Performance Psychology and Wellbeing Lead

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