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WA Sport Industry Conference | Meet our Sepakers |
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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.
We’re thrilled to unveil three powerhouse additions to the speaker roster for this year’s WA Sport Industry Conference. Professor Sophia Nimphius, a trailblazer in human performance and sport science, brings decades of leadership and research expertise to the stage.
Jenny Devine and Rachel Monamy - two dynamic voices driving innovation and inclusion across WA’s sporting landscape. Their collective insights promise to spark fresh thinking and elevate the conversation around sport’s future in our state.
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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Parent Perspectives Survey |
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In partnership with the WA Government and The University of Western Australia, SportWest is proud to launch the next phase of our parent engagement strategy: the statewide Parent Perspectives Survey.
This survey will help us to capture the real experiences, motivations, and challenges faced by parents and carers – both within and beyond sport. The insights gained will form the foundation of our parent communications and provide essential baseline data for future comparison, with the next survey scheduled in two years.
Data collection began this week, 1 September 2025, and will run for five weeks until 5 October 2025.
By completing this survey SportWest will place participants in the draw to win one of four Rebel Sport gift cards valued between $100 and $500. Full terms and conditions are available on our website. |
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The Perth Wildcats International Series – Basketball You Can’t Miss |
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The Perth Wildcats proudly present the International Series, bringing world-class basketball to Perth. Featuring Japan’s top B. League teams Ryukyu Golden Kings and Sunrockers Shibuya, along with the NBL's South East Melbourne Phoenix, this series is set to deliver high-energy action on court, right here at Perth HPC.
Tickets start from just $15 for kids and $25 for adults.
SportWest members can enjoy an exclusive discount with the code WILDCATS10 at checkout.
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National Child Protection Week | 7 - 13 September |
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Next week is National Child Protection Week (7–13 September), and this year’s theme is Shifting Conversation to Action.
To support this important initiative, eSafety is running Virtual Classrooms to help primary school students learn how to protect themselves online. There is a session for year 3-4 and years 5-6. The trainer will run through practical tools such as managing privacy settings, passphrases and personal information, recognising body clues and where to seek help in harmful situations.
Virtual Classrooms
For Years 3-4 | Be an eSafe kid: Power up your protection online - Register your class now
Years 5-6 | Be an eSafe kid: Use your safety skills for protection online - Register your class now |
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Community Use of School Sporting Facilities Program | Sports Lighting Infrastructure
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The WA Government continues to develop the Community Use of School Sporting Infrastructure Program in consideration of community needs. This new initiative aims to improve safety and usability of school sporting facilities, enabling expanded community access through the installation of lighting infrastructure.
The program, developed by the Department of Creative Industries, Tourism and Sport (CITS) and the Department of Education, will identify, expand and enhance opportunities to:
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increase access to sporting facilities for community sporting groups
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improve school sporting facilities and their useability
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support schools in making their sporting facilities accessible outside school hours without compromising student safety or educational activities
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encourage partnerships between schools and community sporting groups through community use agreements
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focus on areas of high demand for community sporting facilities.
The funding will be allocated to ensure facilities are appropriate and accessible for community sporting use.
Schools are invited to express interest in this expanded program by completing the form below and submitting to communityuse@cits.wa.gov.au. Expressions of Interest close Friday 26 September 2025. |
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What do the Social Media Age Restrictions Mean for Sport? |
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Australia is building a culture of safety online – just like we’ve done on our beaches. Because the internet, like the ocean, is not going away – and our kids are already dipping their toes in.
From mid-December, the Australian Government will require certain social media services to take steps to prevent under 16s from having accounts. The age restrictions are likely to apply to Facebook, Instagram Snap Chat and YouTube, among others.
Social media services are used widely in sport. Grassroots clubs and volunteers often rely on them for communication and logistics. For sport leaders it’s important to know:
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The responsibility lies with the platform. There are no penalties for children, parents or people supervising children— only for platforms that fail to take reasonable steps to prevent under 16s from having accounts.
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You're not alone. eSafety will provide information to help you prepare for the changes, and how to support young people in your communities.
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How young people and clubs currently use social media as part of their sport?
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What policies, training or resources may need to be reviewed or updated?
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Get Active These School Holidays & Join the Fun |
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Keep your kids active, social and off screens these school holidays with the Gecko Sports action-packed outdoor multi-sports Holiday Camp.
Every camp is led by our team of qualified, passionate coaches and is crafted to support children’s development in sports, personal skills, and confidence. With locations across WA, we welcome boys and girls aged 4 to 12, of all abilities, to join in on the fun. |
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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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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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