Update from the SportWest Board
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On behalf of the Board of SportWest, I would like to inform our members and stakeholders that our Chief Executive Officer Matt Fulton has accepted the permanent appointment as Chief Executive Officer at the Western Australian Institute of Sport, a role he has been Acting in since October 2023.
Matt spent close to three years as the CEO of SportWest and over this period the organisation has undergone a rapid evolution. On behalf of the Board I have expressed my sincere appreciation to Matt for his hard work and dedication during this time. In speaking to Matt, he expressed his gratitude and appreciation to the Board, the team at SportWest and importantly to everyone in the industry.
You will likely be aware that Ashleigh Apps has been the Acting SportWest CEO over the past 6 months. Ashleigh has recently accepted a position at Curtin University and will be finishing her role at SportWest later this month. I would like to thank Ashleigh for her dedication to SportWest during this time and wish her all the best for the exciting new opportunity she is embarking on.
To ensure a period of stability at an important time for the organisation, Peter Minchin has agreed to join SportWest as Acting CEO while the Board undertakes a recruitment process. Peter has worked in a range of roles across the industry over the past 20 years and he is excited to support the SportWest board and staff in the coming weeks.
The next few months is a critical period for the organisation and I look forward to supporting Peter and the full team as we embark on the next evolution of the peak body for sport in this State.
Liam Twigger
Chair, SportWest
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Launch of the Child Safeguarding Pilot Series in WA Sporting Community
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In a new initiative aimed at promoting child safety and well-being in sports, the launch of the True Sport Child Safeguarding Pilot Series marks a significant milestone for the Western Australian (WA) sporting community. Developed by True Sport, this innovative program promises to usher in a new era of accountability and protection for young athletes across the state.
The Child Safeguarding Pilot Series stands as a testament to the collective commitment of sporting organisations in WA to prioritise the safety and welfare of children involved in sporting activities across the state. By providing State Sporting Associations (SSAs) with comprehensive resources and training, the program seeks to empower them to effectively address and prevent safeguarding concerns within their respective domains.
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Women of Sport Network Advisory Group | Expression of Interest
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SportWest is seeking expressions of interest for up to two SportWest members to join the Women of Sport Network (WoSN) Advisory Group.
The purpose of the WoSN Advisory Group is to provide recommendations and information to SportWest regarding the direction and activities of the WoSN, and to guide SportWest on gender related matters and advocacy.
The WoSN will deliver dedicated networking and educational opportunities to women working and volunteering within sport in Western Australia.
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Concussion Information Session
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The Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industry are hosting a webinar on the Australian Sport Commission’s updated ‘Concussion Guidelines for Youth and Community Sport and Position Statement.’
Hear from Dr David Hughes, Chief Medical Officer of the Australian Institute of Sport, and author of the Guidelines, as well as other industry insights on this topic from leaders in Western Australia.
As part of the webinar attendees are encouraged to submit any questions prior to the session, so these can be discussed.
This session is targeted at Local Government Club Development and State Sporting Association staff who will be responsible for managing and implementing concussion policies and protocols in their organisation.
Details and Registration
Date: Thursday 18 April 2024
Time: 4.00pm – 5.30pm
Where: Online via MS Teams
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SportWest Connect | Executive
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It's been an enormous 16-month period for Football in Australia. The FIFA Men's World Cup in late 2022 was followed by a FIFA Women's World Cup at venues around Australia including Perth.
This session will delve into the local impact resulting from these events and how Football West is intending to build a local legacy for the game in Western Australia.
When: Friday 19 April 2024 | 9am - 11am
Where: Sam Kerr Football Centre | 305 Welshpool Road, Queens Park
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Youth Week WA 2024
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Happy Youth Week!
Youth Week is WA’s largest annual celebration of young people (10-25 years), providing young people with the opportunity to express their ideas, raise important issues, make decisions, create entertainment and celebrate young people’s contribution to the community.
SportWest is passionate about creating safe spaces for children and young people, through the use of the True Sport Child Safeguarding Initiative.
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Voice of Children & Young People - Advisory Group Expression of Interest
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The Voices of Children and Young People (VCYP) Advisory Group aims to provide youth representatives from within our WA sporting community the opportunity to speak to and advise SportWest on matters concerning their sporting experience.
This includes the opportunity to collaborate on True Sport, events, and resource development. This initiative aims to empower and elevate the perspectives of our younger generation, providing them with a platform to share their unique voices and contribute meaningfully to decision-making processes.
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Sideline Behaviour Re-Launch
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SportWest is thrilled to announce the relaunch of its True Sport Sideline Behaviour Marketing Campaign, aimed at promoting positive sportsmanship and respectful behaviour among spectators.
In a world where sportsmanship can sometimes take a backseat to competitiveness, SportWest remains committed to fostering an environment where respect, fairness, and integrity prevail both on and off the field.
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Mental Health and Wellbeing Workshop
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Register for our upcoming True Sport Mental Health and Wellbeing Workshop on Wednesday 17 April, 2024
This workshop will help State Sporting Association staff to embed True Sport – Mental Health and Wellbeing resources within their sporting context, participants will learn skills to respond to mental health issues.
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True Sport Child Safeguarding Webinar
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Join us as we explore how these frameworks converge to ensure the safety of children in sporting environments. In this session, we'll delve into the link between the National Integrity Framework (NIF) and the National Principles for Child Safe Organisations.
We'll discuss how the NIF aligns with these principles, highlighting areas of overlap and emphasising the importance of comprehensive safeguarding measures.
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