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WA Sport Industry Conference | Tickets Now Open |
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In every corner of Western Australia, sport has the power to unite communities, shape lives and create lasting impact. But great sport doesn’t happen by chance - it’s driven by leaders with vision, purpose and a commitment to lifting others.
The 2025 WA Sport Industry Conference is a day to come together as a sector, share ideas, challenge perspectives and explore what it truly means to lead. Through thought-provoking keynotes, insightful panels, and interactive sessions, we’ll uncover ways to inspire our people, empower our communities, and elevate the role of sport in building a stronger, healthier WA.
We are proud to present this year’s conference in partnership with the Department of Creative Industries, Tourism and Sport, whose commitment to advancing sport and recreation in WA helps make this event possible.
Whether you lead on the field, in the boardroom, or behind the scenes, this is your moment to connect, learn and help shape the future of sport in Western Australia.
Let’s lead, together. |
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SportWest Launches True Sport Respectful Relationships Initiative to Champion Respect in WA Sport |
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Sport brings people together. It’s where communities connect, values are shaped, and culture is built. That’s why sport is such a powerful platform to influence attitudes, challenge harmful norms, and promote equality.
SportWest is proud to officially launch our newest True Sport initiative: True Sport Respectful Relationships.
Developed in partnership with Starick, Department of Creative Industries, Tourism and Sport and the Department of Communities, this initiative empowers sporting organisations and clubs across Western Australia to take a proactive role in preventing family and domestic violence. Through education, training, and practical resources, it supports the integration of respectful relationships into the everyday culture of sport.
Starick is a Perth-based, independent not-for-profit organisation working to end family and domestic violence. Their Respectful Relationships Sport and Recreation Program (RRSRP) was created to support sporting organisations build capacity around respect, inclusion, safety and gender equality, laying the groundwork for long-term cultural change.
With sport’s incredible reach across WA, from juniors to seniors, metro to regional, consistent messaging from peak bodies can reinforce the values of respect and equality across every code and every season.
We invite all SportWest members to get involved with this initiative. Explore the resources, engage with the training, and be part of creating safer, respectful sporting environments for everyone. |
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Everyone Has a Place in Sport |
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The Australian Sports Commission (ASC) this week, launched the Play Well Partner Activation program, designed to bring the sport sector together under the powerful vision: Everyone has a place in sport.
The Play Well Partner Activation Program is all about showing Australians they have a place in sport.
Creating great sporting environments and experiences is central to the Play Well Strategy which focuses on people of all ages, backgrounds, genders and abilities coming together to access the benefits of sport.
We encourage you to engage with this program and share within your organisation, with your stakeholders and through your networks. To assist you, the Australian Sports Commission have developed a suite of resources a range of social media assets, posters, digital banners and in-language assets. |
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Pride in Sport Summit 2025 Program Released |
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The program for the Pride in Sport Summit 2025 is now live! Join Pride in Sport on Tuesday 30 September at UNSW Kensington for a day of keynotes, panels, and workshops bringing together leaders in sport, health, and community.
Don’t miss this chance to connect, learn, and help shape a more inclusive sporting future. Tickets are on sale now, with discounts for Pride in Sport members. |
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AFC Women's Asian Cup Australia 2026 |
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Australia will proudly host the AFC Women’s Asian Cup 2026, with thanks to the support of the Australian Government, across five venues in the three Host Cities, from 1-21 March 2026. 27 matches will be played including 10 matches across Perth Stadium and Perth Rectangular Stadium.
400 volunteering opportunities are available in Perth at this once in a lifetime event! Volunteer registrations are now open, and there are a wide range of roles available - from fan experience and media operations to transport and team services. No prior experience is needed, just enthusiasm and a team-first attitude. Volunteers must be at least 16 years old, and those over 18 will need a Working with Children Check.
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Million Moves | Can you complete 75 moves a day for 21 days? |
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We are excited to be part of Million Moves, a statewide physical activity campaign designed to get more Australians moving and feeling great! We are encouraging every staff member and their friends, family and communities to complete 75 moves a day for 21 days, starting on the 1st of September.
Why 75 moves for 21 days? 75 represents the alarming statistic that 75% of Australians don’t meet the recommended physical activity guidelines. 21 days is the time it takes to build a consistent healthy habit. Your daily moves can be anything: big or small, seated or standing, high energy or low impact. It’s about finding what works for your body. |
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Sport Integrity Australia | Tech-Based Abuse in Sport - Exploitation |
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Technology and an online presence is commonplace for many young athletes. Join Sport Integrity Australia during National Child Protection Week for a webinar that will help you to recognise and respond to online exploitation in sport.
Learn to identify harmful behaviours such as grooming, unwanted contact, and doxing, and understand how these can impact the safety and wellbeing of athletes, especially children and young people.
This session will equip sports administrators, coaches, and parents with practical tools to safeguard their communities and take action against online abuse.
Date: Thursday, 11 September 2025
Time: 7.30pm - 8.30pm AEST
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Fair Play: Being an Active Bystander in Sport | Workshop |
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Want to feel more confident speaking up and promoting respect in your club? Keen to promote gender equality through sport? Come along to our interactive workshop.
This session is suitable for sport leaders and administrators who want to create clubs where everyone feels safe, welcome, and respected.
What you’ll get out of it:
- A better understanding of what drives family and domestic violence
- Practical tips to spot harmful language and understand its impact
- Strategies to respond to challenging behaviour—on and off the field
- Practical ways to stand up for others and be an active bystander
Meet your facilitator:
Trent Larkman is a safety and inclusion educator who works with sporting organisations across Australia. He brings practical, evidence-based advice to help clubs become safer and more inclusive. www.everydayactions.com.au
Details:
Date: Wednesday, 24 September 2025
Venue: Multi-Function Room, Sport HQ, 203 Underwood Ave, Floreat
Time: 9:30am - 11:30am
Details: Light refreshments served. Free on-site parking available.
Registration: Closes at 11:59pm, Monday, 22 September 2025.
Cost: SportWest Members Free. |
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Build Capacity, Confidence, and Culture Around Mental Health and Wellbeing in Sport |
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This session is facilitated by Dr Kellie Lewis, a registered psychologist from The Mental Health Project. This interactive workshop is designed to equip sport administrators with the knowledge, confidence, and practical tools to support mental health and wellbeing within their sporting communities. Join this half-day interactive workshop for sport administrators to:
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Use True Sport mental health resources effectively
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Respond to mental health concerns and incidents
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Foster psychological safety and wellbeing
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Understand the Mental Health Champion role
Date: Thursday 11 September 2025
Venue: Multifunction Room, Sport HQ
Time: 9:00am-1:00pm
Details: Morning tea, light lunch and networking opportunity
Registration: Closes at 5:00pm, Tuesday 9 September 2025
Cost: SportWest Members Free, Non-members $40 |
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