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Look After Your Wellbeing | EAP/VAP Program
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Thanks to the support of DLGSC, Mental Health support is available for sports through an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and Volunteer Assistance Program (VAP) pilot program.
The program will provide limited access to free and confidential EAP counselling for SSA staff members working in the industry. Additionally, VAP critical incident response counselling will be available for SSAs to provide to their community and clubs.
EAP and VAP services critical in nature may be accessed automatically by eligible and participating SSAs by contacting AWS directly. SSA staff should inform AWS that they are part of the SportWest program and provide the name of their organisation.
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SportWest successful for AIM WA Community Training Grant 2024
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SportWest are thrilled to be announced as a successful applicant in the AIM WA Community training Grant (organisation category) for 2024.
Thanks to the Australian Institute of Management WA (AIM WA), SportWest staff will now have access to specialised training programs that aim to increase the capabilities of the individuals, to better service our members and broader industry.
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SportWest Webinar Series | Employment Laws that Changed the Game
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The game changed for fixed-term contracts in December 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.
In these unprecedented times, sports organisations need to carefully consider their current contracts and plan accordingly. 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: Employment laws that changed the game: fixed-term contracts.
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Online safety for sporting clubs - eSafety Commissioner
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People are online everyday as part of sport. Sport members regularly use technology such as team apps, groups chats, social media to engage and communicate.
This one-hour presentation is designed for community sport clubs. It will provide tips and guidance on: Types of online harm in sport; how to deal with online harm; tips for creating a safe online environment at your club; eSafety’s reporting schemes; advice on common online issues and resources to help clubs.
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True Sport Conference Coming This June | Save the Date
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We couldn't wait to share the news - The inaugural True Sport Conference, Powered by SportWest, will be held on Tuesday, 11th June 2024 at Optus Stadium!
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.
Tickets will be launched at the end of April 2024. Do not miss your opportunity to hear from leaders in our sporting industry. Places are limited!
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Voice of Children & Young People - Advisory Group Expression of Interest
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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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Child Safeguarding Webinar
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Join us for our upcoming True Sport, Child Safeguarding Webinar. In this session, we'll delve into the link between the National Integrity Framework (NIF) and the National Principles for Child Safe Organisations.
We'll discuss how the NIF aligns with these principles, highlighting areas of overlap and emphasising the importance of comprehensive safeguarding measures.
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Mental Health and Wellbeing Workshop
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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: Wednesday 1 May 2024 - 9:00am-1:00pm
Location: SportHQ | Multi-Function Room
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