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Women of Sport | Developing Women Workshop Series |
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Join us for the first of a powerful two-part Developing Women workshop series designed to empower women in sport to step boldly into leadership.
Led by Jodii Maguire, a highly respected performance psychologist with over 15 years’ experience in high-performance sport and corporate leadership, this session will explore how identity, presence and influence shape leadership. You will gain practical tools and insights to strengthen your confidence, overcome imposter syndrome, and lead with authenticity.
- Discover who you are as a leader and build confidence in your unique style.
- Learn how to show up powerfully in the spaces you lead through self-awareness, presence and non-verbal communication.
- Define success in your role.
- Understand your influence and boundaries.
This workshop offers a chance to reflect, reconnect with your purpose, and gain strategies for long-term impact in your leadership journey.
Spots are limited.
This workshop is proudly delivered as part of the Women of Sport Leadership Program —SportWest’s initiative to empower the next generation of female leaders in sport.
Date: Thursday 24 July 2025
Venue: Sport HQ
Time: 9:30am-11:30am
Details: Includes networking opportunity and morning tea.
Registration: Limited tickets available! Registration closes at 5:00pm Monday 21 July |
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PlayOn WA | Powering Community Sport and Recreation to 2030 |
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The Western Australian Government has recently launched PlayOn WA: 2030 by 2030 - a bold new initiative to guide investment in community sport and recreation infrastructure across the State through to 2030.
PlayOn WA will ensure sport and recreation facilities keep pace with growing communities, support active lifestyles and provide inclusive spaces where Western Australians of all ages and abilities can connect, grow and move.
The program will deliver 2,030 community sport and recreation infrastructure items across WA by the year 2030, helping to deliver a lasting and positive impact across WA communities.
Projects being delivered through the program will span metropolitan, regional and remote WA, supporting grassroots sport, aquatic centres, club upgrades and open spaces that bring people together. |
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Webinars for Parents and Carers |
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Navigating the online world can be challenging for both parents and carers. The eSafety Commissioner is offering a series of free webinars designed to empower you with the tools, strategies, and confidence to help your child stay safe online.
Covering topics such as digital safety, gaming, and managing screen time, these sessions are a valuable resource for any parent wanting to better understand the digital environment children are growing up in today. |
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Creating Progressive Development Environments and Experiences for Sport: A miniseries with Dr. Alex Lascu
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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)
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Is Your Sport Up for the Challenge? 2025 WA Indoor Rowing State Championships |
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Rowing’s throwing out the challenge, how will your sport respond? The 2025 WA Indoor Rowing State Championships is your chance to get involved in a fun and exciting day of racing, atmosphere, and community spirit.
This year’s event will be hosted at the UWA Fitness and Recreation Centre, a new venue offering expanded race capacity, improved viewing areas, and big screens to catch all the action. Enjoy music, food trucks, and live commentary as you race and cheer others on.
With individual and relay events across multiple distances, there is bound to be an event for you and your team. Categories are available for all ages: Under 17, Under 19, Masters (27 years and over), and Open (any age).
Whether you're aiming for a personal best or looking to challenge the rowers in a friendly showdown between sports, don’t miss your chance to get involved. Think you’ve got what it takes? See if you can beat their rowers! More event details and entries can be found via the link below. |
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Mental Health First Aid | 2-Day Course
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SportWest have partnered with Happiness Co to deliver a 2-day Mental Health First Aid Course to SportWest Members, the course includes a Mental Health First aid manual and accreditation.
This course teaches participants how to provide initial support to another adult who may be experiencing a mental health problem or mental health crisis, until professional help is received, or the crisis resolves.
Course participants learn about the signs and symptoms of common mental health problems in adults, how to recognise and respond to an emerging or worsening mental health problem and the treatments and supports available.
Happiness Co is one of Australia's top well-being, mental health and happiness training providers working with over 180,000 people in the last five years. They help individuals, teams and organisations where it matters most - personal development, proactive mental health, inclusion, belonging and happiness. Taking a proactive approach that helps individuals build self-awareness, confidence and courage to feel empowered to reach their potential in all aspects of life.
The recommended retail price for this course is $319. However, thanks to the support of the Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries and Happiness Co, we are offering this accreditation to members for only $120.
Participants must attend both sessions to receive accreditation.
Date: Thursday 28 & Friday 29 August 2025
Venue: Sport HQ, 203 Underwood Ave, Floreat
Time: 9:00am-3:30pm both days
Details: Morning tea and light lunch included
Registration: Closes at 11:59pm, Tuesday 26 August 2025
Cost: SportWest Members $120. Not available to Non-members.
Limited spots available. |
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Help Shape the Future of Mental Health in Sport |
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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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