2024 WA Sport Awards | Nominations now open!

Nominations for the 2024 WA Sport Awards are now open! This is a wonderful opportunity to recognise and celebrate the outstanding achievements of athletes, coaches, and organisations within our community.

We encourage you to submit nominations for those who have made significant contributions to sports in Western Australia. Whether it’s an athlete who has excelled in their discipline or a coach who has inspired their team, every nomination helps to highlight the incredible talent and dedication within our sporting community.

Winners will be announced at the WA Sport Awards, at Optus Stadium on Thursday 6 February, 2025. 

Nominations close at 11:59pm on Sunday 1 December, 2024, and can be made via the SportWest website. If you have any enquiries, please contact SportWest's Event Manager, Hannah Lawton via email at events@sportwest.com.au

Women of Sport Christmas Luncheon

Join us for a festive celebration as we reflect on the year that was, share stories, reconnect with old friends, and meet new ones. The Women of Sport Christmas Luncheon - presented by Hyundai, is a perfect opportunity for the WA sports industry to come together and make a difference this holiday season.

On the day, guests will have the exciting opportunity to purchase raffle tickets for a chance to win an exquisite 14K Rose Gold, Mixed Coloured Sapphire, and Diamond Line Bracelet valued at $22,000.

All raffle proceeds will directly support Worthy Australia, a Perth based charity providing life-changing post-crisis support to women and children who have experienced homelessness due to domestic violence.

Together, we can help Worthy Australia create the SportWest Women of Sport Safe Haven - a beautifully furnished home where brave families can rebuild their lives with dignity. Each home offers not just safety and comfort, but the gift of hope, self-worth, and a brighter future.

Join us in celebrating and giving back this holiday season and help make a real difference.

Date: Thursday 5 December 2024
Venue: Claremont Football Club, 3 Davies Road, Claremont
Time: 11:30am-3:00pm
Details: Includes networking opportunity, cocktail lunch and complimentary drink on arrival (cash bar available)
Registration: Limited tickets available! Registration closes at 11:59pm Wednesday 27 November

WA Integrity Network Forum

Sport Integrity Australia, in collaboration with the Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries (DLGSC) and SportWest, invites you to attend the inaugural WA Integrity Network Forum.

Hear the latest sport integrity information, learn about education and resources available to assist you in our role, network with other SSA representatives and share examples of good practice.

Date: Thursday 21 November 2024 

Time: 10:00 am to 12:00 pm (Arrival from 9:45 am) 
Venue: DLGSC Conference Room, 246 Vincent Street, Leederville

Who: If you work or volunteer for a WA State Sporting Association (SSA) and either work or have interest in the sport integrity area.   
RSVP: RSVP is essential by 18 November 2024.

WA Disabled Sports Association | Sport and Active Education Session

Join the WA Disabled Sports Association (WADSA) for an exciting Sport and Active Education Session, open to all coaches, umpires, volunteers, and staff, proudly supported by The Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries.

The session will highlight theories of inclusion, cross-sector collaboration best practices, and navigating the NDIS. In collaboration with State Sporting Associations, WADSA aim to create more inclusive clubs, enhance coaching skills, and increase participation opportunities for people with disabilities in sport and recreation throughout WA.

When: Tuesday 17^th December 2024

Where: Victoria Park Community Centre – 248 Gloucester Street, East Victoria Park

Time: 1:00pm – 2:00pm

Expressions of Interest Are Now Open for the Supporting Coaches in Practice Workshop

The Australian Sports Commission (ASC) in partnership with the Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries (DLGSC) invite you to express your interest in the free ASC Supporting Coaches in Practice training. In this session you will:

• Development opportunity including eLearning course (90 minutes) and face to face workshop (1 day).

• Learn how to support the development of coaches through on-the-job mentoring.

• Leverage coach-centred action planning to support higher levels of intrinsic motivation and accountability.

Expressions of Interest Are Now Open for the Facilitation Skills Workshop

Ready to develop your facilitation skills? Expressions of interest are now open for the Facilitation Skills workshop 

The Australian Sports Commission (ASC) in partnership with the Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries (DLGSC) invite you to express your interest in the free ASC Facilitation Skills training.

• Development opportunity including eLearning course (90 minutes) and face to face workshop (1 day).
• Explore facilitation skills and strategies to accelerate learning in face-to-face courses or workshops.
• Learn how to design, plan and deliver learning activities that engage participants using learner-centred teaching methods.

Children's Week 

Reflecting on Children's Week, we encourage all organisations and clubs to look forwards and consider how you can create cleaner and safer environments for the children at your club now, and the children who will be at your club in the future.

Last week was a time to to celebrate how far we've come as an industry in creating safe spaces in WA sport. It is all of our responsibility to strive for continuous improvement in ensuring our kids are safe in the sport of their choice, and together with the Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries, and Sport Integrity Australia, SportWest will continue to support our members on this journey.

For support or information on how your organisation can help your clubs and members address child safe practices, reach out to us at the True Sport team on truesport@sportwest.com.au, or take a look at our suite of True Sport Child Safeguarding resources.

Mental Health Champions Network Session 4 | Managing Stress and Burnout Within Your Organisation and Community

Are you interested in equipping yourself with skills to better support your own mental health as well as the wellbeing of your colleagues and members? We encourage you to join us for the final Mental Health Champions Network workshop for the 2024 series! 

After overwhelming requests for support surrounding this topic, this session will address managing stress and burnout within your organisation and community.

The session will take you through:

• Types of stress and their symptoms
• Stress states (stress loading, stressors, protective factors)
• The effects of stress (neurobiology, performance, energy)
• Burnout as a chronic stress condition
• Optimal mental and physiological states for best performance
• Wellbeing management (boundaries, tools and warning signs)
• Wellbeing audit and wellbeing habits

Date: Thursday 28 November 2024
Time: 9:00am - 2:00pm
Location: Royal Perth Golf Club - Seminar Room
Includes: Light Lunch & Refreshments

Hon. Rita Saffioti | Deputy Premier; Treasurer; Minister for Transport; Tourism

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Fitness and Wellness Operations Coordinator

Customer Service Assistant

Manager, Engagement

Marketing Coordinator

Football West

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Netball WA

Development Coordinator - Great Southern

Development Coordinator - North West 

Perth Glory

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Marketing Coordinator

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