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International Women's Day | What's on in March
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March is a big month for women in sport across Western Australia.
To mark International Women’s Day, we’ve pulled together a calendar that brings together events from right across the sector — from local club competitions to state and national championships.
It’s a strong snapshot of the many ways women lead, compete, coach and contribute in every corner of our sporting community.
If you’re keen to get along to something, support your sport, or share what’s happening in your networks, you can explore the full calendar
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SportWest Connect Sessions with the Australian Sports Technologies Network
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SportWest, in partnership with the Australian Sports Technologies Network (ASTN), will deliver back‑to‑back SportWest Connect sessions next month.
Both sessions will be presented on Wednesday 25 March at Sport HQ in Floreat.
- Session 1: Digital Transformation in Sport | 9:00am – 10:00am
This session will focus on the evolving digital landscape in sport and is especially targeted to our SportWest Connect Executive Cohort.
- Session 2: AI and Sports | 10:15am – 11:15am
Following a short break, we’ll dive into how artificial intelligence is shaping sport. This session is particularly relevant to our SportWest Connect Marketing, Communication and Events group. Both sessions have been scheduled back‑to‑back to make it easy for those who are interested in attending both.
Digital Transformation in Sport – Session Information and Registration
AI and Sports – Session Information and Registration
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Play Well Strategy Evaluation Survey
Deakin University and the University of Sydney
are conducting an independent evaluation of the
Play Well Strategy, assessing its first phase's effectiveness, impact, and outcomes.
Play Well is enabled by data and evaluation. Your insights will shape its future horizons.
If you have any questions about the survey, please email playwell@ausport.gov.au. If you are having any survey access concerns, please email katherine.owen@sydney.edu.a
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SportWest AFL Tipping 2026
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The countdown to the 2026 AFL season is on, and the SportWest AFL Tipping Competition is back for another big year!
It’s completely free to join, so rally your teammates, colleagues or fellow sports tragics and see who can climb their way to the top of the ladder - whether that’s within your own organisation or across the whole WA sport community.
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Blind Sports WA | Let's Get Visible
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Blind Sports WA’s Let’s Get Visible program is building the future of inclusive sport in Western Australia. Designed for children aged 5–15 who are blind or vision impaired, the program creates genuine entry points into physical activity and community sport.
Delivered weekly across Mandurah, Cockburn and Joondalup, sessions focus on strength, balance and adapted sports. Activities are modified to remove barriers, ensuring children of all ability levels can participate confidently. Programs are led by qualified exercise and movement professionals, modelling best practice in accessible sport delivery.
Beyond skill development, Let’s Get Visible strengthens social connections, builds independence, and supports long-term participation pathways in blind and vision-impaired sport. For many participants, this is their first positive experience of structured sport.
Proudly supported by Telethon, the eight-week term program includes a free Come and Try session (registration essential), helping families connect early and confidently with community sport.
BSWA welcomes collaboration with State Sporting Associations and industry partners committed to ensuring sport in WA is inclusive for all
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Applications open for 2026-27 Volunteering WA Research Grants
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Volunteering WA has a well-established Research Grant program for projects that facilitate connections between Volunteering WA, researchers and our members. Research proposals are now open for any matter that contributes to our understanding of volunteering and how to advance the sector in Western Australia.
Past projects have explored AI adoption, family volunteering, informal volunteering, aged care volunteering, and more. How could you use this funding to learn more about the sector?
We strongly encourage interested parties to speak with Dominique Hansen, Manager Policy & Research at Volunteering WA, before submitting their application. Please get in touch via phone (08 9482 4333) or email (dominique@volunteeringwa.org.au) to set up a time to discuss your research project.
Applications close 5:00pm, Thursday 7 April 2026.
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eSafety Youth Council applications open
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Safer Internet Day is one moment in the calendar – but online safety is a year-round conversation especially with young people. The eSafety Commission want young people’s voices at the table, helping shape the way we talk about online safety and how we support young Australians.
That’s where the eSafety Youth Council comes in. Know a young person aged 13-24 who has thoughts about life online and wants to make a difference? Send this their way – applications are open, and everything they need to know is in the Application guide.
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Sideline Behaviour Workshop for State Sporting Associations |
Strengthening Sideline Culture and Leadership through Respect in Sport
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As part of the True Sport Sideline Behaviour Initiative, SportWest, in partnership with the WA State Government, is delivering the Club Respect Workshop for State Sporting Associations (SSAs) ahead of the winter season. This session equips SSA leaders with practical tools, frameworks and strategies to take back to their clubs to support positive sideline
behaviour and stronger club culture.
Delivered by Club Respect, this interactive workshop provides clear and practical guidance on how to build and sustain a culture of respect across club environments — from committee and leadership groups through to coaches, players and spectators. Using the A.W.E.S.O.M.E. Framework (“The Game Plan”), participants will work through structured elements designed to help clubs assess their current culture and identify clear actions for improvement.
Date: Thursday 12 March 2026
Venue: Multifunction Room, Sport HQ | 203 Underwood Ave, Floreat
Time: 9.30am-12pm
Details: Morning tea included
Registration: Closes at 11:59pm, Tuesday 10 March 2026
Cost: SportWest Member Organisations free. Non-members $50.
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Sideline Behaviour Workshop for State Sporting Associations |
Strengthening sideline culture and building respect at club level
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As part of the True Sport Sideline Behaviour Initiative, SportWest, in partnership with the WA State Government, is delivering the Club Respect Workshop to support clubs ahead of the winter season. This practical session equips club leaders with the tools and confidence to foster positive sideline behaviour and embed a strong culture of respect throughout their
organisation.
Delivered by Club Respect, this interactive workshop provides clear and practical guidance on how to build and sustain a culture of respect across all areas of club life — including committees, coaches, players, volunteers and spectators. Using the A.W.E.S.O.M.E. Framework (“The Game Plan”), participants will work through structured elements designed to assess their current club culture and identify clear, achievable actions for improvement.
Date: Thursday 12 March 2026
Venue: Department of Creative Industries, Tourism and Sport | 246 Vincent Street, Leederville
Time: 6.00pm-8.00pm
Details: Catering will be provided
Registration: Closes at 11:59pm, Tuesday 10 March 2026
Cost: Free for Clubs affiliated to a SportWest Member
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Respectful Relationships in Sport & Recreation Workshop | Join Us
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SportWest, in partnership with Starick and supported by the WA State Government, invites clubs and organisations to take part in the first workshop of the Respectful Relationships in Sport & Recreation Program on Tuesday, 10 March 2026.
This interactive session will help leaders, coaches, and volunteers build safer, more inclusive environments by deepening understanding of respectful behaviours, gendered drivers of violence, and practical strategies to strengthen club culture.
If your sporting organisation is committed to positive change and fostering a welcoming community for all, this is a session not to miss.
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Menta Health Champions Network Workshop | Managing Stress & Burnout in Sport
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Community and high-performance sport environments are demanding. Coaches, volunteers, and leaders often operate under sustained pressure, including performance expectations, limited resources, time strain, travel, selection decisions and stakeholder scrutiny. Over time, unmanaged stress can lead to burnout, conflict, disengagement and reduced performance.
This practical workshop focuses on recognising early warning signs of stress and burnout in sporting environments and building proactive strategies to sustain performance, wellbeing and a healthy culture.
Event Details
Facilitator: Kellie Lewis - The Mental Health Project
Date: Tuesday, 17 March 2026
Venue: Multifunction Room, SportHQ | 203 Underwood Ave, Floreat
Time: 9:00am-12:00pm
Details: Morning tea and light refreshments included
Registration: Closes at 11:59pm, Sunday 15 March 2026
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