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Issue 20 -  17 May, 2024

SportWest Connect | Participation & Development

Join us for our upcoming SportWest Connect, Participation and Development event, to be delivered by SportWest Members Sport4All, with WA Disabled Sports Association (WADSA) also in attendance to outline how they can provide further help and advice.


The team at Sport4All will provide tips and advice on strategies to guide those from WA sport on disability inclusion in the community. Fellow SportWest Members WADSA will also be in attendance to share how they can support sports in their journey to providing participation opportunities for disabled people in the WA community.


Who: Designed for those working within the areas of Membership, Participation, Inclusion and Sport Development.
When:  Wednesday 5 June 2024
Where: Sport HQ - Multifunction Room
Time: 9:00am - 10:30am 

Presenter: Sport4All and WADSA


This is a SportWest members only event. For more information, please contact SportWest on events@sportwest.com.au

Register Online

Rebel Community Sport Champions | Autumn

As we head into the final few weeks of Autumn, it is time to get your nominations in for the Autumn Rebel Community Sport Champions!


Does your sport have some champions on and off the field? A noteworthy performance in the lower grades counts as much as any other, so get nominating and with the support of rebel sport, put your champions in the running for a $200 rebel sport gift card.   


Nominations close 5:00PM Friday 7 June, 2024 and can be lodged online.

Nominate Here

SportWest Webinar Series | Auditing

SportWest invites you to join us for the second of our Industry Webinar Series for this year.


Join RSM Australia's Partner, Matthew Beavers and National Technical Director, Ralph Martin for this informative session covering the latest requirements for financial reporting and audit focus areas for 2024.

Register Online

National Volunteer Week Sundowner

SportWest, together with the Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries (DLGSC), invites Members to join us and other sport and recreation organisations in celebrating volunteers during National Volunteer Week 2024.


Members have received an email with an allocation of 5 Tickets to register for the event. If you require any assistance in registering your volunteers, please contact our Team.

Reach out to our Team

Chief Executive Officer | SportWest

Are you passionate about the transformative power of sport and active recreation? Do you possess the leadership acumen to drive organisational change and growth?


Join us at SportWest, the peak industry body for sport and active recreation in WA.


As the CEO, you will play a pivotal role in realising our vision. Your primary responsibility is to provide leadership and operational management to achieve our goals.

Find out more

Post Graduate Qualification in Sport Leadership Survey

Edith Cowan University (ECU) is seeking individuals who have previously worked, are currently working, or are interested in working in the sports industry, to complete an online survey about their views with regard a university-level Post Graduate Qualification in Sport Leadership. This Qualification would be ideal for professionals who are looking to improve their knowledge and capabilities in the areas of Sport Leadership/Management/Business.


Any questions can be directed to Associate Professor Ruth Sibson (r.sibson@ecu.edu.au).


The survey should take approximately 5-10 minutes to complete.

Complete the Survey

New ATO Annual Reporting Requirements For Sporting Organisations

The Australian Taxation Office presented on the new Not-For-Profit self-review reporting requirements, as well as broader Not-For-Profit insights, along with Q&A.


Access the Full Session Recording and PDF Presentation as well the ATO Fact Sheet Online.

Watch the Session

3 Cheers for Volunteers

This National Volunteer Week (20 to 26 May), the Australian Sports Commission (ASC) is once again rallying the sport sector to celebrate and thank the 3 million sport volunteers across Australia with a big 3 Cheers for Volunteers!  


With NVW 2024 about to kick-off, ASC hope you will use the toolkit to spotlight sport volunteers who are at the heart of your sport.


Don't forget to tag @ASC and use the hashtags, #3CheersForVolunteers and #SportVol

View the Toolkit

True Sport Conference | Everyone. Every Sport

SportWest works in collaboration with a number of talented and dedicated sporting organisations and individuals, committed to benefiting and supporting our industry. We are thankful to have so many involved in the True Sport Conference and are excited to release five more of our Guest Speakers and Panellists!

  • Tom Bell, Tomorrow Architects | Guest Speaker

  • Dr. Aurelie Pankowiak, Victoria University | Child Safeguarding - Morning Session, Lived Experience Carving the Way to Safe Sport for Kids.

  • Madison Heady | Sideline Behaviour - Afternoon Session, Diversity and Inclusion: “See me for me, beyond the disability”

  • Sue Gliddon, Archery/Waterpolo WA Chair | Sideline Behaviour - Morning Session, Building Cultures of Respect in Your Sport

  • Tom Dixon, Play By The Rules | Panel Topic, Integrity and implementation in sporting environments

The True Sport Conference, Powered by SportWest and supported by The Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries will bring together the WA sporting industry, delivering innovative learning opportunities, connected to the True Sport initiatives and values. This year’s True Sport Conference promises to be a dynamic platform for insightful discussions and inspiring presentations from high-profile and prolific speakers. Do not miss your opportunity to hear from leaders in our sporting industry.

Secure your spot

Mental Health and Wellbeing Workshop | Online

Workshops will help SSA staff to embed True Sport - Mental Health and Wellbeing resources within their sporting context and become Mental Health Champions. Participants will learn skills appropriate for a sport administrator to respond to mental health issues and help promote positive mental health and wellbeing outcomes. 


Date: Tuesday 28 May 2024, 12:00pm-4:00pm
Location: Online

Register Online

Hon. Rita Saffioti | Deputy Premier; Treasurer; Minister for Transport; Tourism

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Hon. Paul Papalia | Minister for Police; Corrective Services; Racing and Gaming; Defence Industry; Veterans Issues

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Fremantle Dockers

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Peel Regional Academy of Sport

Board Vacancy


RugbyWA

Finance Coordinator


SportWest

Chief Executive Officer


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