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We are back for 2024 | Happy New Year
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The Team are back in the office and are working hard to bring Members some incredible events and services for 2024. Keep an eye out on our Social Media and weekly Sportsview Newsletter for all upcoming events and projects.
We are looking forward to working with you all to create a prospering Sports Industry!
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Finalists Unveiled Across 11 Award Categories: Celebrating Excellence and Achievement
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The finalists for the 2023 WA Sport Awards have been determined after more than 200 nominations were received. The independent selection panels have met and reviewed the nominations received and selected 52 finalists across thirteen award categories, including the four new award categories; RSM Australia Community Sport Volunteer of the Year, Community, Sporting Event of the Year, Sport Initiative of the Year, Organisation of the Year.
SportWest Acting-Chief Executive Officer, Ashleigh Apps said the number of nominations showed how strong sport has been in Western Australia in 2023.
“The number and quality of nominations received is reflective of the superb year Western Australia has had in sport. From the high performance arena through to grassroots, the strength of nominations demonstrates how our industry has remained vibrant throughout another challenging year and sport has kept our community connected,” Mrs Apps said.
“I would like to congratulate all those who were nominated as well as those that have been selected as Finalists and I look forward to celebrating, as a sector, at our annual WA Sport Awards on Thursday 29th February 2024.”
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National Principles for Child Safe Organisations Interactive Workshop
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You are invited to attend the 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.
Event Details
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.
Date: Friday 16th February 2024
Time: 9:00am – 1.30pm
Venue: Lakes Suite, Boulevard Centre, 99 The Boulevard, Floreat
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Play Well Participation Grant Program
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Start 2024 for your sport or council on the right foot with additional funding through the Play Well Participation Grants Program.
Supported by the Australian Government, the Australian Sports Commission Play Well Participation Grant Program (the Program) will invest in innovative new or expand existing programs that address the barriers to participation and increase involvement in sport and physical activity. Grants range from $10,000 to $300,000 to support eligible organisations.
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National Volunteer Week | 20 - 26 May 2024
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National Volunteer Week is an annual celebration to acknowledge the generous contribution of our nation's incredible volunteers. Throughout Monday 20 - Sunday 26 May 2024 thousands of activities will be held across the country to say thank you to the 6 million Australians who volunteer their time. The theme for National Volunteer Week 2024 is ‘Something for Everyone’.
National Volunteer Week Grants, supported by Lotterywest
Each year Volunteering WA offers small grants to be used by organisations to celebrate their volunteers during National Volunteer Week. Volunteering WA is thrilled to have received increased support from Lotterywest with $335,000 in grants available, meaning even more WA organisations can celebrate their volunteers in May.
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WA Volunteer of the Year Awards
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The 2024 WA Volunteer of the Year Awards program celebrates the value and incredible contributions of volunteering to the social, cultural, economic, and environmental well-being of Western Australia and pays tribute to those volunteers who inspire and promote the spirit of volunteerism through their exemplary endeavours.
Nominations open from 8 January - 8 March 2024
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