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Nominations for WA’s premier sports awards, are now open!
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Nominations for Western Australia’s premier sports awards, the WA Sport Awards, are now open!
We have a range of award categories that recognise excellence in sport and celebrate the achievements across all levels of the WA Sports Industry.
Categories include: WA Sports Star, rebel Junior Sports Star, Coach of the Year, Team of the Year, ActiveXchange Official of the Year, Service to Sport – May Campbell Medal, Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries Sports Administrator of the Year, revolutioniseSPORT Community Club of the Year - John Gilmour Medal, Healthway Healthy Club of the Year, RSM Australia Community Sport Volunteer of the Year, Community Sporting Event of the Year, Sport Initiative of the Year and Organisation of the Year.
Winners will be announced at the WA Sport Awards, at HBF Stadium on Thursday 29 February, 2024. SportWest would like to acknowledge the support of Venue Partner, VenuesWest.
Nominations close on Monday 20 November, at 5pm and can be made via the SportWest website
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True Sport | Child Safegaurding Forum
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Following Children's Week, SportWest, yesterday hosted our True Sport Child Safeguarding Forum at Royal Perth Golf Club. This forum provided the opportunity for WA State Sport Associations to hear about the latest information and requirements around child safety in sport and meet members of the SportWest Child Safeguarding in Sport Advisory Group.
Over 120 representatives from the sporting industry, government agencies and partners attended the Forum which also previewed the True Sport Child Safeguarding resources which have been developed to support State Sport Associations navigate, understand and start implementing the National Principles for Child Safe Organisations.
It was a privilege to host Sport Integrity Australia's Director of Safeguarding, Lisa Purves who provided an insightful presentation on the importance of understanding risk in a child-related setting.
We would like to thank all of our presenters. Thank you to Rob Kennedy, Rachel Burrows, Olivia Birkett, Alexa Wilkins, Tom Fleming, Ava Oprandi, Karly Gavranich, Kait McNamara and Ben Procopis. Your knowledge and experience provided invaluable insights.
SportWest would like to thank the Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries for their commitment and support of the True Sport Initiative. Thank you to Director General, Lanie Chopping, for joining us on the morning and for your insightful opening address.
The newly developed True Sport Child Safeguarding resources will be circulated in early November and will be available via the SportWest website.
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Join the SportWest Team
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With some very exciting times ahead of us and some big dreams for the WA Sport Industry, the SportWest Team is growing.
We are looking for an experienced Event Manager and Office Coordinator to join our passionate and hardworking team! Both Job Advertisements are now live on the SportWest Jobs Board. If you have any questions relating to the roles, please feel free to reach out.
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Appointment of DLGSC Executive Director
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SportWest would like to acknowledge and congratulate Marcelyn Nicolaou, on her recent appointment as Executive Director, Sport and Recreation at the Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural industries.
Marcelyn has extensive experience in public sector administration at an executive level. She has more than 25 years’ experience working in all aspects of public service and has spent the past five years managing grant administration among other responsibilities. Marcelyn is heavily involved in community sport as a player, coach and club official.
SportWest would also like to sincerely thank Acting-Executive Director, Matt Hayes, for his hard work and commitment to the WA Sports Industry, your guidance has been invaluable. Matt is set to take up the position of DLGSC Director Strategy and Investment.
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WA State Football Centre renamed to inspire the next generation
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Western Australia’s $50.8 million state football centre has officially been renamed the Sam Kerr Football Centre. The State Government made the announcement in front of more than 4,000 ecstatic football fans at a community festival attended by Kerr and her CommBank Matildas teammates last Friday 27 October.
The new name honours Kerr’s success in the football world, her contribution to professional and grassroots football, and the legacy she continues to leave in inspiring the next generation of footballers.
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Mental Health and Wellbeing Workshop
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Register for our upcoming True Sport Mental Health and Wellbeing Workshop at SportHQ, Floreat on Wednesday, 8 November.This workshop will help SSA staff to embed True Sport – Mental Health and Wellbeing resources within their sporting context.
Please note, spots for this session are limited, and filling up quickly! This is the last session for 2023, with workshops commencing in early 2024.
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SportWest Connect | Marketing, Comms & Events
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Marketing Tech 101 – The tech all marketers need to know. SportWest partners 3BY2 share our passion for sport in the WA community. Their understanding of sport in our community and expertise in marketing and communications will see the 3BY2 deliver this session to provide some of the latest in marketing for sport at a level within everyone’s reach!
Date: Wednesday 15 November, 9 – 10:30am
Location: 3BY2 – Suite 89/102 Railway St, West Perth WA 6005
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SportWest Connect | Coaching, Officiating & Pathways
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Officiating Rugby Australia’s Head of Community Match Officials and National Match Official Graham Cooper will share his story as a match official the challenges he sees for referees through his role with Rugby Australia. Join the conversation with Graham and others from WA sport working in this part of the industry.
Date: Wednesday 22 November, 9 – 10:30am
Location: Sport HQ – 203 Underwood Ave, Floreat
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Women of Sport Network Christmas Luncheon
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As the year begins to wrap up and we head into the festive season, SportWest invites you to join us for the Women of Sport Network, Christmas Luncheon, proudly supported by Hyundai on Thursday 30 November at the Ambrose Estate, Wembley Golf Course.
Ticket price: SportWest Member $55/per person
Non-Member $70/per person
Ticket includes: Networking opportunity, Cocktail Lunch, Drink on arrival (cash bar available)
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