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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.
Nominations close on Monday 20 November, at 5pm and can be made via the SportWest website
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Women of Sport Network Christmas Luncheon | Thursday 30 November
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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.
Date/Time: Thursday 30 November 2023, 11:30AM - 3:00PM
Location: Ambrose Estate | Wembley Golf Course, 200 The Blvd, Wembley Downs WA 6019
Cost: SportWest Member $55/per person | Non-Member $70/per person
Ticket includes: Networking opportunity, Cocktail Lunch, Drink on arrival (cash bar available)
Registration: Registrations are essential as there are limited spaces. Registrations close at 11:59PM, Thursday 23 of November, 2023.
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True Sport Child Safeguarding | National Principles for Child Safe Organisations Interactive Workshop
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You are invited to attend the inaugural True Sport Child Safeguarding Workshop where you will have the opportunity to better understand the National Principles for Child Safe Organisations (National Principles) and consider the work your SSA is already doing to implement each National Principle and identify your next focus areas.
During this interactive workshop, you will start to complete the True Sport Child Safeguarding Self-Assessment for your organisation and identify initial items to include in your Action Plan.
Who: This workshop is for WA State Sport Associations (SSAs). SSAs are recommended to identify their most appropriate staff member(s) and/or volunteer(s) to attend this interactive workshop. These will be individuals who will be able to drive child safeguarding journey and embed the National Principles into their respective organisations.
Date: Tuesday, 5 December 2023
Time: 9:00am - 12:00pm
Venue: Lake Monger Room, Boulevard Centre, 99 The Boulevard, Floreat
RSVP: Registration is essential as there are limited spaces.
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Do you know someone who is a champion of multiculturalism in sport?
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Nominations are now open for the WA Multicultural Awards 2024. The WA Multicultural Awards celebrate individuals and organisations who have made a positive contribution to multiculturalism in Western Australia.
There are a total of ten categories, awarded for contributions to different spheres of public and professional life.
The Sportsperson of the Year Award is awarded to an individual who, through their commitment to their chosen sport, has lifted the profile of culturally and linguistically diverse communities and contributed to a more harmonious Western Australia.
The recipient of the 2023 Award was netballer
Sunday Aryang, in recognition of her outstanding contribution to Australian netball and being the first African-born player to represent the Australian Diamonds.
Nominations close at 11:59pm on Sunday 26 November 2023.
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Learning and Development
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Looking to grow your skill set and expand your knowledge? The Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries have a variety of upcoming workshops you can enrol in.
Find all Learning and Development Opportunities on the Sport West Website
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Are You Ready to Kickstart a New Passion?
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Are you tall? Can you run? Can you jump? Are you a talented sportsperson?
If you answer yes to all or most of those questions, then an AFL career could be the pathway for you!
The WA Football Commission are on the hunt for the next Luke Jackson or Lauren Wakfer.
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Organising a sporting event that promotes multiculturalism?
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DLGSC is offering grants of $2,000 to support community-led activities promoting and celebrating multiculturalism in Western Australia for inclusion in its Harmony Week 2024 campaign.
Activities should involve culturally and linguistically diverse (CaLD) communities in their coordination and be open to participation from the broader community.
Applications close 4.00pm Monday 13 November 2023.
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KidSport Program
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Great news! KidSport has been doubled from $150 to $300 per eligible child per financial year!
KidSport helps thousands of children each year experience the benefits of community sport. With up to $300 available each financial year for eligible kids, there's no better time to register your club and help kids participate in sport!
Help more families and children find the benefits of community sport by applying to be a KidSport Club today!
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SportWest Annual General Meeting | Vote Reminder
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Reminder to SportWest Full Members to submit their vote for the 2023 SportWest Board Election by 5pm Friday 17th November
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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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SportWest Connect | Participation & Development
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Join the SportWest Connect Participation & Development network session where we’ll hear from Surfing WA Sport Development & Operations Manager Matt Wilson on some of the initiatives driving the sport in WA, including activities delivered through their surf schools run out of their new headquarters at Trigg Beach. Grab a coffee and meet others working in this area through WA sport.
Date: Friday 8 December 2023 9:00AM - 10:30AM
Location: Surfing WA, 368 West Coast Drive
Trigg 6029
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