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Road Safety Commission Team up with SportWest |
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The Road Safety Commission and SportWest have entered into a partnership targeting new innovations to reduce the instances of road trauma on Western Australia’s roads.
The partnership aims to change the road safety culture and behaviours of community sports members by integrating education, behaviour change initiatives and community support to build a lasting impact on road safety culture across the WA sporting community and broader population.
The partnership arrives after 2024 saw 186 deaths on WA roads – the highest road till since 2016 when there were 195 fatalities recorded.
After the second-deadliest year on WA roads in the past decade, police, safety experts and parents have called for more attention to safe driving. |
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Welcome to the Team |
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We're excited to introduce the newest members of our growing team! Say hello to Callum Warner and Rebekah Yeow – our new team members bring passion, talent, and a whole lot of positive energy to the SportWest Team!
Callum is taking on the role of Strategic Partnerships & Capability Manager, with Rebekah joining us our True Sport Project Officer.
We are thrilled to have you both on board! |
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Public Sector Reform | Message from DLGSC |
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Earlier in the week, the Premier of Western Australia announced reform of some public sector agencies to align with his vision for the future of Western Australia.
Nine departments, out of a total of 25, are impacted, including the Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries (DLGSC).
This reform aims to drive the Government’s goals of job creation through economic diversification, local manufacturing and energy transition. It supports the delivery of hospitals and other major infrastructure; and building houses across WA – and brings together public sector expertise to achieve this.
This is about ensuring the public sector is fit for purpose in these globally uncertain times, so we are best placed to deliver on the government’s goals and vision for the state.
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DLGSC will be known as the Department of Creative Industries, Tourism and Sport.
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Our reshaped department includes the portfolios of Creative Industries, Tourism, Sport and Recreation, and Multicultural Interests, and relevant statutory authorities.
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The portfolios of Local Government, and Racing and Gaming (Liquor) will join the reshaped Department of Local Government, Commerce, Industry Regulation and Safety, which replaces DEMIRS. This agency will harness the expertise of regulators across the public service.
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The new names and the assigning of staff will commence on 1 July 2025.
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Full implementation of the reform – including some of the more complex operational arrangements such as systems and accommodation – is expected by 1 January 2026.
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Diversity & Inclusion Awards |
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The Chamber of Commerce & Industry WA (CCIWA) Diversity & Inclusion Awards, together with BHP, recognise the organisations and individuals who have demonstrated extraordinary dedication to diversity and inclusion, acknowledging their innovative strategies and visionary leadership.
Nominations are open to organisations and individuals across 11 categories, with another strong field of finalists expected this year.
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Track Concussion Recovery With HeadCheck and the AUS-mTBI Concussion Study |
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SportWest is proud to support the Australian Mild Traumatic Brain Injury Study (AUS-mTBI), a ground-breaking national research project to improve concussion recovery.
The study, led by Curtin University’s Prof Lindy Fitzgerald, aims to gather data from individuals who have experienced a recent concussion to better understand why some recover normally while others experience prolonged symptoms.
“There’s great potential to improve concussion care in Australia by identifying factors that predict delayed recovery, helping healthcare professionals better tailor treatments,” said Prof Fitzgerald.
“A key tool in this research is the HeadCheck app, which allows participants to track symptoms, monitor progress, and receive personalised guidance on returning to daily activities. The app empowers users to take control of their recovery while also contributing valuable data to the study.
“Up to 50 percent of concussion sufferers don’t seek medical care, leaving limited data about their recovery.
“Using the HeadCheck app, AUS-mTBI seeks to change this, enabling participants to report symptoms in real-time and receive personalised guidance for returning to daily activities. This data will help us create a clearer picture of concussion recovery.”
The study is open to adults and children (5+ years old), who have had a concussion in the past two weeks. No referral or diagnosis is needed—if you’ve had a concussion, join the AUS-mTBI study.
Participants can also share their symptom details with their doctor or other healthcare professionals.
For more study details, click HERE.
HeadCheck is free to download from the App Store and Google Play, or enrol via the button below |
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Bachar Houli Foundation | Junior Academy Trial Day |
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The Bachar Houli State Sports Academy is a leadership and high-performance sports program designed to support young Muslim boys and girls in developing not only their athletic abilities but also their leadership skills, identity, and resilience.
The Bachar Houli State Sports Academy are hosting a Trial Day on Sunday, April 6, 2025, for both Junior Boys Academy (Ages 12–14) and Girls' Sports Academy (Ages 15–17).
This Trial Day allows participants to showcase their sporting ability, fitness, and leadership potential through football or fitness-based drills in a culturally safe and supportive environment.
The academy champions values of faith, identity, leadership, resilience, and community. More than just sport, it’s about helping our youth grow into confident and connected individuals. |
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Mental Health and Wellbeing Workshop | Building Workplace Wellbeing |
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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 |
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Resource Spotlight | National Principle 8 |
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This week, in partnership with the Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries, we focus on National Principle 8 in our suite of True Sport Child Safeguarding resources: Physical and online environments promote safety and wellbeing while minimising the opportunity for children and young people to be harmed.
It is important for your SSA staff and volunteers to identify and mitigate risks in the online and physical environment without compromising a child or young person's right to privacy, access to information, social connections and learning opportunities.
As a starting point, your SSA needs to identify its highest risk settings for children and young people. This may include physical environments that are closed or segregated (such as overnight camps or inclusion programs) and online platforms to which children and young people have access (such as messaging groups or Facebook pages).
Some examples of implementing National Principle 8 in your sport:
- Guidelines are in place about the taking and storage of photos of children and young people.
- Guidelines are in place for SSA staff and volunteers about communication with children and young people via personal phones, emails and social media.
- Guidelines and education (or links to education resources) are provided about cybersafety and online security for children and young people.
For lots more information on navigating the physical and online environments and minimising the opportunity for children and young people to be harmed click below! |
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Sport Integrity Australia Webinar Series: I'm a Grassroots Coach, What's my Role in Integrity?
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Grassroots coaches have a crucial role in fostering sport integrity.
This webinar will explore the unique opportunities coaches have to instil positive behaviours and values in the participants they work with, as well as inspiring other adults in sport to do the same.
Join us for a session designed to empower grassroots coaches with the knowledge and tools to create an environment that encourages respect and stamps out poor behaviour, whilst hearing from those who are putting integrity at the forefront of their community coaching.
At the end of this webinar, attendees will be able to:
- Identify key integrity threats
- Understand how integrity relates to their role as a coach
- Implement effective strategies to prioritise integrity within their sporting programs
- Access resources to support their initiatives and share knowledge within their sporting community
Date: Tuesday, 8 April 2025
Time: 7.30pm - 8.30pm AEST |
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