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WA Sport Industry Conference | Tickets Selling Fast! |
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With the WA Sport Industry Conference fast approaching, the next round of speakers promises to bring fresh thinking and practical solutions to some of the sector’s most pressing challenges.
Alex Mednis from RevolutioniseSPORT will explore how clubs can better support volunteers, streamline committee transitions, and reduce duplication — helping organisations shift from survival mode to strategic growth.
Julian Pace from Happiness Co. will tackle the wellbeing crisis in sport, unpacking burnout, impostor syndrome, and loneliness. Her session offers research-backed strategies to help leaders and teams thrive without compromising mental health.
Brad Scott of WAIS will share how the Para Unit is shaping the future of Paralympic sport in WA, with a focus on athlete development, collaboration, and the road to Brisbane 2032 — inspiring the next generation of para athletes.
David Morley from MET Sport Consultancy will challenge traditional coaching models, highlighting the importance of movement readiness in youth sport. Drawing on global projects, he’ll show how age-appropriate design can boost participation and keep kids connected to sport and each other.
Together, these speakers bring insight, innovation, and inspiration to a conference that’s all about shaping the future of sport in Western Australia. |
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Two Weeks Left to Complete the Parent Perspectives Survey |
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In partnership with the WA Government and The University of Western Australia, SportWest is proud to continue the rollout of the statewide Parent Perspectives Survey, which is now live online.
This survey presents an opportunity to capture the real experiences, motivations, and challenges faced by parents and carers – both within and beyond sport. The insights will inform future parent communications and provide essential baseline data for comparison, with the next survey scheduled in two years.
There are just two weeks left to participate and share widely! Data collection began on 1 September 2025 and will close on 5 October 2025. Until then, parents and carers who complete the survey online can go into the random prize draw to win one of four Rebel Sport gift cards valued between $100 and $500. Full terms and conditions are available on our website.
We invite you to join us over the next two weeks, in circulating the survey link across your personal, professional, and organisational networks – including internally with staff and members who may be parents beyond their participation in your sport.
Campaign assets – including images, posters featuring QR codes, social media links for sharing, and newsletter copy – are available by contacting beth@sportwest.com.au. |
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Inspiring Women Series: Session 3 – Politics, Professionalism and Perspectives: Critical Thinking for Complex Leadership |
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For the third session in our Inspiring Women series, we’re excited to welcome Melanie Wiese, purpose-led management and brand consultant, communications strategist, and newly appointed President of Hockey WA. With over 20 years of experience across Melbourne, New York, and Perth, Melanie has helped some of the world’s biggest brands innovate, transform culture, and communicate with clarity and impact.
From the boardroom to the sporting field, Melanie brings a unique blend of strategic insight and creative thinking, honed through work in industries ranging from consumer goods to energy, resources, and public health. A passionate advocate for women’s inclusion in sport, she combines deep professional expertise with lived experience navigating leadership, family life, and social impact. Her keynote, Politics, Professionalism and Perspectives, will offer real-world insights into managing complexity, navigating competing interests, and leading with impact.
Following Melanie’s presentation, Bethan Winn, critical thinking specialist, will lead an engaging and practical workshop designed to sharpen your decision-making skills in complex leadership environments. You will:
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Practise stakeholder analysis techniques to balance competing interests
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Learn how to evaluate evidence objectively and reduce personal bias in decision-making
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Build a personal action plan to apply critical thinking in your current role
This session blends inspiration with practical application, giving you tools you can immediately use to lead with clarity, confidence, and creativity. It’s ideal for emerging and established female leaders who want to strengthen their leadership edge in politically sensitive and fast-changing environments. |
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Managing a Community Level Sport Complaint
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Join Sport Integrity Australia for a practical webinar on how to handle complaints in community sport with confidence and care. They will walk through simple steps for managing low-level issues, like poor behaviour or minor policy breaches, using guidance from Sport Integrity Australia's complaint investigation framework.
Perfect for club volunteers and local sport leaders, this session will help you respond fairly, consistently, and in a way that keeps your community safe and respectful.
Date: Tuesday 7 October 2025
Time: 4:30PM - 5:30PM |
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AFLW Leadership Lunch | Beyond the Boundary |
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Join the West Coast Eagles for the inaugural AFLW Leadership Lunch – Beyond the Boundary. An inspiring celebration of leadership, resilience, and the trailblazers shaping the future of women’s sport. This special event brings together influential voices from across the WA sports landscape and the AFLW community for an afternoon of connection, insight, and shared purpose.
Be inspired by three remarkable guest speakers who have each broken barriers and continue to redefine what leadership looks like both on and off the field.
Hear from Elizabeth Gaines, West Coast Eagles Chair & Executive Director of Fortescue. Sharing her insights on navigating power and influence in male dominated industries. Michelle Cowan, West Coast Eagles Head of Football & Daisy Pearce, West Coast Eagles AFLW Senior Coach will discuss how they are breaking barriers and redefining women’s success in the AFL. |
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Green Sports Day | 6 October 2025 |
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Green Sports Day, started by Green Sports Alliance (US), is now being celebrated in Australia for the first time. It’s a global movement recognising the role of sport in tackling climate change and showcasing how clubs, venues, leagues, and athletes are taking meaningful action.
Sports Environment Alliance (SEA) is proud to bring Green Sports Day to Australia and invites our members and partners to participate taking action big or small across October and the next 12 months.
How to get involved:
Post on your channels on 6 October – showcase a sustainability action or initiative.
Tag: @SportsEnvironmentAlliance
Download and use toolkit graphics to keep messages consistent, and utilise our free design assets
Encourage athletes, staff, volunteers, operators, and fans to share and join in. |
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Join the 2025 Fortix Cup! |
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Calling all sports organisations! Showcase your team spirit at VWA’s corporate beach volleyball tournament on October 8th at Inner City Beach, West Perth.
Network, compete, and enjoy the sun with fellow sporting professionals.
Registrations are open don’t miss your chance to represent your sport on the sand! |
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Join Starick’s Respectful Relationships Sport and Recreation Program! |
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Starick’s Respectful Relationships Sport and Recreation Program harnesses the power of sport and recreation to drive positive cultural change. In partnership with SportWest, Starick is engaging the Western Australian sporting community to help prevent gender-based and family and domestic violence.
Using an evidence-based, primary prevention approach, the program provides tailored resources and support for sport administrators, volunteers, members, players, and the broader community. Together, we aim to foster safe, respectful, and inclusive environments built on gender equality and non-violence.
Registrations are now open for the next intake of the program, which includes a workshop on Wednesday, 15 October 2025.
This interactive workshop will:
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Explore practical strategies to embed respect, equality, and safety across sport and recreation organisations
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Deepen participants’ understanding of the link between disrespect and family and domestic violence
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Support clubs to plan initiatives to create cultural change within their organisations.
If you have any questions, please contact the Starick team at rrsrp@starick.org.au or call (08) 9478 5300.
Registrations are required by no later than Wednesday, 1 October 2025. |
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Online Safety in Sport Webinar |
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In support of Children's Week WA 2025, join us for an Online Safety in Sport Webinar.
In alignment with the 10 National Principles for Child Safe Organisations, this webinar aligns with National Principle 8 - Physical and online environments promote safety and wellbeing while minimising the opportunity for children and young people to be harmed.
Co-facilitated by SportWest's True Sport program and the eSafety Commissioner, and proudly supported by the State Government, this practical education session will explore key online safety risks in sport. Participants will learn how to identify and respond to issues such as cyberbullying of children, the non-consensual sharing of images or videos, and other forms of online harm. The session will also provide guidance on how to report harmful content and access support services. Additionally, it will highlight how to use True Sport resources to help create safer online environments and reduce the risk of harm to children and young people in sport.
This webinar will also address the upcoming social media age restrictions, set to take effect on 10 December 2025. These world-first measures introduced by the Australian Government aim to protect young Australians during a critical stage of their development.
Join us to learn what these changes mean for the sport sector, how to prepare, and how they may impact your organisation’s online engagement. You can also explore the information hub for detailed guidance - or tune into the webinar to hear directly from the eSafety Commissioner and have your questions answered.
Who is this session for: State Sport Organisations (SSOs). SSOs are recommended to identify their most appropriate staff member(s) and/or volunteer(s) to attend this interactive webinar.
When: Wednesday, 22nd October 2025
Where: Online (a link will be sent to registered participants closer to the event date)
Time: 9:30am - 10:30am
Cost: FREE to SportWest members. Non-members $30.
Registration: Registration is essential, please register online via the below button.
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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:
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A better understanding of what drives family and domestic violence
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Practical tips to spot harmful language and understand its impact
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Strategies to respond to challenging behaviour—on and off the field
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Practical ways to stand up for others and be an active bystander
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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Mental Health and Wellbeing | Critical Incident Response Workshop
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Mental Health Champions play a vital role in fostering safe, supportive environments across State Sporting Associations (SSAs). They provide guidance, promote wellbeing, and help shape a culture that prioritises mental health.
In response to overwhelming requests for support in managing critical incidents, SportWest invites all members of the True Sport Mental Health Champions Network and their guests to attend this specialised workshop.
Led by Dr Kellie Lewis from The Mental Health Project, this session will explore how Mental Health Champions can:
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Respond effectively to mental health-related critical incidents.
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Navigate sensitive situations with clarity, care, and confidence.
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Understand legal and ethical considerations in crisis response.
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Support their sporting communities during challenging times.
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Mental Health Champions play a vital role in fostering safe, supportive environments across State Sporting Associations (SSAs). They provide guidance, promote wellbeing, and help shape a culture that prioritises mental health.
Date: Tuesday 7 October 2025
Venue: Multifunction Room, Sport HQ | 203 Underwood Ave, Floreat
Time: 9:00am-1:00pm
Details: Morning tea and light refreshments included
Registration: Closes at 11:59pm, Friday 3 October 2025
Cost: SportWest Member Organisations free. Non-members $40.
Who should attend: This program is ideal for sporting associations and clubs, coaches, volunteers, parents, and community leaders. |
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