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Issue 17 -  26 April, 2024

True Sport Conference | Everyone. Every Sport

The inaugural True Sport Conference, Powered by SportWest and supported by The Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries have officially opened registrations! 


The True Sport Conference 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.


Date: Tuesday 11 June 2024
Time: 9:00am – 3:30pm
Location: Optus Stadium, 333 Victoria Park Dr, Burswood
Registration: Registrations are essential as there are limited spaces

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Regional Athlete Travel Subsidy Scheme

The Regional Athlete Travel Subsidy Scheme (ATSS) is an initiative supporting regional athletes who have progressed into the high performance pathway of their chosen sport and are pursuing regional, state and national representation.


Eligible regional athletes can receive funding for out-of-pocket travel and accommodation expenses directly related to competitions and programs in accordance with the performance level categories and eligibility criteria outlined in the application guidelines.

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City of Swan become first LGA to take out SportWest Membership

The City of Swan has become the first Local Government in WA to activate SportWest Membership this month, with the City of Swan staff looking to new ways to develop their people and strengthening the connection between the LGA and community sport in the state.


SportWest Member & Partnerships Manager, Matt Bamford was excited to see the City of Swan join as a new Member given the integral role of Local Government in maintaining community sport facilities..

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Webinar Series | Employment Laws that Changed the Game

The game changed for fixed-term contracts in 2023 with new laws placing a two-year length restriction on these contract types. And, while the sports industry is exempt from these until June 2024, the change is coming, and uncertainty remains for athletes, coaches, and sporting officials with contracts beyond June this year. 


To help you tackle these changes, we’ve organised exclusive access to one of our partners – Citation HR and their industry experts at this online workshop.

Register Online

Download the 2024 National Reconciliation Week Guide and Digital Kit!

National Reconciliation Week (NRW) 2024 is fast approaching - coming up from 27 May to 3 June. 

To help you best prepare for the exciting program of events happening over the course of the week, including the Breakfast events, Yarns, Memoirs and Walks, Reconciliation WA are pleased to launch to you their 2024 NRW Guide and Digital Kit.

View the Guide and Digital Kit

Voice of Children & Young People - Advisory Group Expression of Interest

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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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

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Hon. Roger Cook | Premier; Minister for State and Industry Development, Jobs and Trade; Public Sector Management; Federal-State Relations
Collie to host national mountain biking championships


Hon. Rita Saffioti | Deputy Premier; Treasurer; Minister for Transport; Tourism
Perth to become Little Italy as part of Italian football bonanza


Hon. David Templeman | Minister for Culture and the Arts; Sport and Recreation; International Education; Heritage
Funding helps regional athletes achieve sporting dreams


Hon. Dr Tony Buti | Minister for Education; Aboriginal Affairs; Citizenship and Multicultural Interests
New specialist swim school to strengthen vital student programs


Hon. Reece Whitby | Minister for Energy; Environment; Climate Action
Collie and Dwellingup recognised as world-class Trail Town

Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries

Regional Officer, Gascoyne

Regional Officer, Midwest


Football West

Referee Support Officer


Fremantle Dockers

Brand and Marketing Team Lead


Perth Glory

Events Manager


Touch Football WA

Events and Competitions Coordinator


VenuesWest

Diversity and Inclusion Officer


WA Cricket

Disability Programs Coordinator


WA Football Commission

Head of Participation

People, Culture and Safety Administrator


If you have a position you would like to post, please email SportWest.


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