Sportsview, Issue 22 - 20 June 2025

22 - 20 June 2025

WA State Budget | Growing WA Sport and Entertainment

The 2025–26 WA State Budget delivers a major investment in community sport and infrastructure, with more than $450 million committed to projects that enhance local facilities and encourage participation.

Highlights include $30 million to upgrade women’s sporting infrastructure, $67 million for local court upgrades across areas like Australind and Joondalup, and $13 million for a new community sport hub through Binar Futures.

Major precinct developments include $217 million for a new multi-use sport and entertainment precinct at Burswood, $20 million for Malaga Sports Precinct, and $30 million to transform Dorrien Gardens. Grassroots engagement is also a priority, with $300 KidSport vouchers, the new Kids Access All Areas pass, and a $2.7 million Live Music Package making sport, arts, and culture more accessible to WA families.

Key projects like the WACA redevelopment, Sam Kerr Football Centre Stage 2, and State Hockey Centre upgrades are already underway—setting the stage for long-term impact across sport, arts, and community engagement.

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WA State Budget | Supporting WA Women

The 2025–26 WA State Budget delivers a significant boost for women and girls in sport, with more than $30 million allocated to support greater participation and improved facilities.

This includes $24 million to upgrade female-friendly infrastructure at 16 community grounds across the State, such as Ferndale Reserve, Joondalup Sports Association and the South Perth Rugby League Club.

A new $6 million Boosting Women and Girls Participation in Sport grant program has also been announced, along with a $1 million extension to the Women’s Grants for a Stronger Future program.

In addition, $300 KidSport vouchers and Stage 2 of the Sam Kerr Football Centre will help meet growing demand—particularly as female participation increases by 34 per cent.

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National Ice Hockey Champions Are Coming To Perth

In July 2025, Ice Hockey WA will proudly host the prestigious National Ice Hockey Championships “Super Tournament” in Perth. This high-profile event will bring together the country’s best players in four elite divisions – U13, U15, U18, and Women’s – showcasing exceptional talent and the thrilling pace of ice hockey to fans across all ages.

The tournament will run from 10 to 20 July at Cockburn Ice Arena, drawing teams, and supporters from across the country.

Don’t miss out on this unique opportunity for an in-person access to a sport like no other and a chance to support our State Teams. Go WA!

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Sport Integrity Australia | Integrity Education Webinar Series

Sport Integrity Australia's education team provides resources for all levels of athletes, their parents, teachers, coaches and support personnel. This includes webinars on specific topics to inform and educate sporting organisations, members, administrators and athletes.

Sport Integrity have locked in their webinars for the remainder of 2025.

Anti-doping 101 for Athletes – 2 July
Planning Safe Sporting Events – 6 August
Tech-Based Abuse in Sport - Exploitation – 11 September
Managing a Community Level Sport Complaint – 7 October
Risk Management: Boards & CEOs Duty of Care – 4 November
Member Protection: Managing Sideline Behaviour – 3 December

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ASTN partners with innovation leaders Meshpoints and Spacecubed to fast-track sports innovation in WA

The Australian Sports Technologies Network (ASTN) has this week announced that have been successful in receiving an Innovative Society Fund grant from Meshpoints to help continue the acceleration of the growth of WA’s sportstech innovation ecosystem.

Meshpoints is an initiative of Spacecubed Foundation, supported by Lotterywest, and is a collaborative network of organisations and individuals building a thriving innovation and entrepreneurship ecosystem in Western Australia.

The Catalyst Create grant will enable ASTN to continue delivering a range of programs and events to grow and fast-track early-stage and growth-stage sportstech startups. In addition, ASTN will activate and connect the WA sports innovation community through a series of networking events and educate the sports market on trending sports innovation themes.

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Creating Progressive Development Environments and Experiences for Sport: A miniseries with Dr. Alex Lascu

Registrations are now open for the Talent Development Environments and Capability, Capacity and Evidence Informed Practices online workshop series.

In alignment with the broader Creating Progressive Development Environments and Experiences education series, these four workshops facilitated by Dr. Alex Lascu will help state sporting associations improve their understanding of pathway development in sport.

Talent Development Environments

A knowledge generating and sharing session, where participants reflect on the principles that underpin their own unique environments, comment on principles from scientific research, and explore solutions to the biggest challenges in this space.

Workshop 1: Monday 30 June 2025, 5.00pm to 6.00pm (WST)

Workshop 2: Wednesday 16 July 2025, 5.00pm to 6.00pm (WST)

Capability and Capacity + Evidence Informed Practices

A knowledge generating and sharing session centred on what ‘evidence’ means and how it may inform practice, as well as how sporting organisations can effectively leverage their capacity and seek opportunities for improving capability. Alongside a pulse check on each topic within the unique context of each sport, this session will generate ideas for how to address knowledge and/or practice gaps, where to find (or grow) valuable and reliable information and learn from the vast experience of the sector.

Workshop 3: Monday 28 July 2025, 5.00pm to 6.00pm (WST)

Workshop 4: Wednesday 20 August 2025, 5.00pm to 6.00pm (WST)

Help Shape the Future of Mental Health in Sport

SportWest is seeking your input to guide the next phase of the True Sport Mental Health and Wellbeing initiative. We're asking member associations to share their thoughts on workshop topics, youth mental health programs, regional delivery opportunities, and resource needs.

Your feedback will help us deliver meaningful, accessible, and impactful support across WA’s sporting community. Take the short survey and have your say today!

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True Sport Mental Health and Wellbeing Initiative | More Support Available Through EAP/VAP

SportWest is pleased to announce the extension of its agreement with Access Wellbeing Services (AWS) to continue delivering Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and Volunteer Assistance Program (VAP) services to member organisations.

As part of this updated agreement, some of the eligibility criteria has been revised to allow more member organisations to access support.

Employee & Volunteer Assistance Program Eligibility Criteria

EAP:

State Sporting Associations (SSAs)

SSAs that do not already have an EAP service provided by a national governing body

Current SportWest membership with all fees paid in full

Any other SportWest member organisations as approved by SportWest management

VAP:

State Sporting Associations (SSAs) with under 30 full time employed staff

SSAs deemed ineligible for EAP services due to having access to EAP services through a national body can access VAP if the SSA has fewer than 30 full time employees

Current SportWest membership with all fees paid in full

These programs are designed to support the wellbeing of staff and volunteers across the WA sporting community. For more details or to confirm your organisation’s eligibility, please refer to the True Sport EAP-VAP FAQ or contact the SportWest team.

Read the EAP/VAP FAQ