Sportsview, Issue 12 - 28 March 2025

12 - 28 March 2025

Emerging Leaders Program Applications Close Today!

Applications for the 2025 Women of Sport Emerging Leaders Program close today at 5:00PM.

This fully funded initiative, is designed to support women working or volunteering in sport to grow their leadership skills, confidence, and networks.

Proudly delivered by SportWest with the support of The State Government through the Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries and Lotterywest, the program empowers women to build their leadership capacity through:

Tailored leadership development: Gain access to career-boosting resources,
expert-led workshops, and invaluable networking opportunities.
One-on-one mentoring: Be guided by experienced professionals who will help shape their leadership path.
Collaboration with like-minded women: Connect with other aspiring leaders and build long-lasting relationships within the WA sports community.

If you know someone who would benefit from this opportunity, please encourage them to apply.

Find out more

Become a Mentor

Behind every great leader is a great mentor!

Becoming a mentor is an opportunity to share your knowledge, skills, and experience to empower the next generation of women leaders.

We’re seeking mentors from across all industries who are passionate about supporting women to grow, lead, and thrive. Your unique perspective, leadership experience, and wisdom can make a real difference—helping aspiring women leaders navigate their journey, overcome challenges, and achieve their goals.

Apply Online

Minister for Sport and Recreation | Hon Rita Saffioti BBus MLA

SportWest welcomes the recent appointment of Rita Saffioti MLA as the new Minister for Sport and Recreation.

With a deep commitment to fostering vibrant and active communities, Minister Saffioti has long been a strong advocate for the role that sport plays in bringing people together

We look forward to her leadership in championing grassroots sports, and enhancing opportunities for participation at all levels. Congratulations Rita!

📸Rita Saffioti

Community Use of School Sporting Facilities Program

The March 2025 round of the Community Use of School Sporting Facilities Program is now open!

The Community Use of School Sporting Facilities Program is a $10 million WA Government initiative jointly developed by the Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries, and the Department of Education. It aims to create more opportunities for community sports participation and development.

This program encourages WA’s public schools to partner with community sporting groups to make better use of their existing facilities.

Schools can get up to $50,000 in funding for:

minor equipment or infrastructure purchases
minor playing surface upgrades of ovals or hardcourts
minor improvements to existing facilities
other relevant activities that help enhance facility use.

If you’re part of a community sporting group, we encourage you to approach your local public primary or secondary school about this opportunity.

Find out more

SportWest Connect | Coaching, Officiating & Participation

This session will explore how sports technologies are being used to improve coaching, performance, talent ID, skill acquisition and fitness of aspiring teams and athletes. We will explore what technologies the Australian Sports Technologies Network (ASTN) is seeing emerging in the market - from video and data capture to mobile apps, wearables and instrumented sports equipment. We will also look into what the future looks like as AI, VR, AR and XR become mainstream technologies.

National Sports & Physical Activity Convention | Early Bird Closing Soon!

We’re excited to once again be a collaborator of the National Sports & Physical Activity Convention (NSC) - the leading knowledge sharing event for the entire sports ecosystem and helping shape the future of sport! As part of our partnership, we’ve secured an exclusive discount for you. Simply select the 2-Day Delegate ticket option and use code SPORTWEST25 when you register before April 4 to take advantage of this special offer.

NEW in 2024! For the first time, the Participation stream will be the Play Well – Australia’s Sport Participation Strategy, hosted by the Australian Sports Commission. This groundbreaking stream will dive into the implementation and impact of Play Well, bringing together key leaders to explore how we can ensure that everyone has a place in sport.

Check out the full program here.

With world-class speakers, dynamic discussions, and real solutions for growing sport, this is a must-attend event for anyone shaping the future of sport.

Applications Open to Join Play Well Program

Launched last year as part of the Play Well Strategy, the program opens up opportunities for organisations that sit outside the recognised national sporting organisations (NSO) or national sporting organisations for people with disability (NSOD) structure to work with the Australian Sports Commission (ASC) to help more Australians be physically active.

Applications have opened for the next round of the Affiliate program with the ASC calling on eligible sport and recreation organisations to apply and help more Australians play well.

In addition to contributing to the Play Well Strategy, Affiliates benefit through learning opportunities with the ASC, access to ASC resources and expertise as well as potential eligibility for ASC grant programs.

Organisations interested in applying to be a Play Well Affiliate are invited to attend an online information session on Wednesday 26 March from 11-11:30am.

Applications to become a Play Well Affiliate close on 11 April.

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Included Through Sport Forum

You're invited to the Included Through Sport Forum, hosted by Inclusion Solutions and Sport Inclusion Australia on Wednesday, April 10th, 2024.

This interactive workshop will bring together professionals committed to building more inclusive sport pathways—particularly for individuals with an intellectual impairment and/or Autism.

This session is ideal for professionals responsible for sport participation, pathways, and disability inclusion, including Sport Pathway and Participation Officers, Sport Development Officers, Support and Diversity Inclusion Officers, Sport Inclusion Officers, School Sport Officers, Community Inclusion Leaders this is an opportunity to connect, learn, and lead change in inclusive sport.

Rebound WA | Para Sport Festival

Join Rebound WA at Forest Chase on Friday 4th April, 4-7pm, for an afternoon celebrating everything amazing about Para Sport.

The Para Sport festival is Rebound WA’s flagship event of the year, and it truly is the highlight of the year, showcasing the amazing community and sports on offer for those with a disability.

Featuring Wheelchair Rugby WA, Blind Sports, Volleyball WA, Wheelchair Basketball, Athletics, Badminton and many more, as well as a live DJ, Face painting and activities aplenty.

This free event is open to all and will include opportunities to try some of the sports for both prospective players and able-bodied members of the public.

Make sure you make it down to Forest chase next Friday 4-7pm, as this event you don’t want to miss.

Learn more about Rebound WA

Gecko Sports | Autumn Holiday Camp

Get ready for an incredible School Holidays under the sun! Our outdoor programs are packed with exciting multi-sport activities, team challenges, and fun-themed games that celebrate the great weather and the joy of being active with friends.

Feel the breeze, soak up the sun, and experience the thrill of playing outdoors in the ultimate holiday adventure!

For kids aged 4-12 years.

Book Online

Mental Health and Wellbeing Workshop | Building Workplace Wellbeing

Join us for a practical, evidence-based workshop designed for people leaders, managers, and People and Culture representatives working in community sport. This session will provide proven strategies and tools to create a workplace that supports team members wellbeing.

Facilitated by Dr Kellie Lewis, a registered psychologist with 30 years of experience in mental health and workplace wellbeing, this interactive workshop will explore the science of workplace wellbeing and provide practical frameworks tailored to the unique challenges of community sport organisations.

Date: Thursday 24 April 2025
Venue: Sport HQ, 203 Underwood Ave, Floreat
Time: 9:00am-1:00pm
Details: Morning tea and light lunch included
Registration: Closes at 11:59pm, Tuesday 22 April 2025
Cost: SportWest Members Free, Non-members $40

Resource Spotlight | National Principle 7

Today, let's explore the next resource in the True Sport Child Safeguarding Spotlight Series: National Principle 7: Staff and volunteers are equipped with the knowledge, skills and awareness to keep children and young people safe through ongoing education and training.

One of the key action areas of this principle includes training and supporting staff and volunteers to effectively implement their State Sporting Association's child safety and wellbeing policy.

One way to start to implement this principle could be to provide ongoing professional development/training to support ongoing responsiveness to, and application of, child safe and friendly practices within the SSA and address any identified gaps in knowledge or understanding.

Thanks to the Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries, our True Sport resources are here to help! Click here for more information on National Principle 7 or contact our True Sport team truesport@sportwest.com.au

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Webinar | Online Safety for Sport Clubs

People are online everyday as part of sport. Sport members regularly use technology such as team apps, groups chats, social media to engage and communicate. Just like poor conduct and abuse can occur in-person at sport, it can happen online too. Sport administrators and leaders have a role to play in preventing and responding to online issues.

This one-hour presentation is designed for community sport clubs. It will provide tips and guidance on: