SportWest, in collaboration with the Department of Creative Industries, Tourism and Sport invites all Western Australian sporting clubs to a free online webinar introducing the True Sport initiative. This framework aims to support clubs create safe, inclusive and values-driven environments.

This one-hour session explores how True Sport helps clubs address challenges in community sport, with a focus on:

• mental health and wellbeing
• child safeguarding
• sideline behaviour
• respectful relationships.

Participants will gain access to practical tools, resources and strategies to embed positive culture and behaviour across all levels of their club.

Session details

Wednesday 24 September

5:30 pm to 6:30 pm

Online via Microsoft webinar link.

Is this session for you?

Whether you're a club administrator, coach, volunteer, or committee member, this webinar will provide valuable insights into building stronger, more inclusive sporting communities.

Register now to secure your spot and be part of the future of community sport in WA.

https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/3952b353-4add-4a39-a05c-3cef64a2b439@c1ae0ae2-d504-4287-b6f4-7eafd6648d22

Please forward this invitation to relevant people within your clubs

Please join us for an Information and Networking Night that will guarantee to increase your club membership.

Are you a local community club or group in the City of Kwinana?

Take advantage of free promotional tools and opportunities to grow your reach and connect with the community!

What we will cover:

• 📱 Social Media
  • Create a Facebook or Instagram page
  • Join local groups like Kwinana Chat, Wellard Village Chat, and more
  • Share tailored posts and events

• 🛠️ Free Tools

  • ChatGPT, Canva, Copilot, Team App – for content creation and club management

• 📍 Google Business Profile

  • Be found on Google Search & Maps
  • Add your location, hours, and website/Facebook

• 📰 Media & Radio

  • Submit stories to Sound Telegraph and Coast FM
  • Provide ready-to-publish content and high-res images

• 🌐 Online Event Listings

  • List your events on Localista, Eventbrite, Buggybuddys, So Perth, and more

• 🏛️ City of Kwinana Support

  • Feature in:
    • What’s On event listings
    • Spirit eNewsletter and Spirit Magazine
    • #Kwinanacommunitycorner on City’s Facebook

• 🎪 Events & Displays

  • Host a stall at Kwinana Marketplace or community events like Summer Sounds and Kwinana Children's Festival

Date: Wednesday 27 August 2025

Time: 5:30pm registration and light meal I 5.45pm to 6.45pm workshop I 6.45pm to 7pm networking

Location: City of Kwinana Council Lounge, corner of Sulphur Rd and Gilmore Avenue

To Register: https://www.lovemykwinana.com/community-networking-group/surveys/clubsworkshopregistration11

As we will be catering the event, we ask that all registrations be received by Monday 25th August 2025

We look forward to seeing you all there!!

Details

Are you a volunteer in community sport, or thinking about getting involved at your local club? Are you facing increasing compliance requirements? In the lead up to National Volunteer Week 2025, this webinar is designed to empower and educate community volunteers on the importance of integrity in sport. It will explore best practices for promoting fair play, keeping yourself and children safe in sport, and provide strategies and resources to tackle common volunteer challenges. We encourage clubs and associations to share this webinar with their network of volunteers.

By the end of this webinar, you will hopefully be able to:

• Recognise your role in fostering a positive sporting environment as a volunteer.
• Identify key strategies to protecting yourself and children, ensuring a safe and supportive atmosphere in your community club.
• Explore practical solutions and resources to navigate common challenges such as conflict resolution and volunteer fatigue.
• Connect yourself with tools, resources and organisations that can assist in upholding the values of sport integrity in your club or association.

Please join us at our second Information and Networking Night of the year to discuss: Strategic Sponsorship - Developing a plan and the tools to have sponsors knocking on your door

What we will cover:

• How much money you need
• Identifying what you have to sell
• Who you can sell to
• How to sell sponsorship
• How to retain sponsors and “upsell” them

Each attendee will be provided with great resources and templates to help you on the road to success.

The session will be presented by Rick Smith who has successful applied everything he teaches clubs in his previous roles as a club volunteer.

Watch this video: Why Should You Attend? (We asked Rick to make to explain how this workshop can benefit your club)

Date: Monday 24 March 2025

Time: 5:45pm registration I 6pm to 8.00pm workshop I 8.00pm to 8.30pm networking

Location: The Wellard Function Room, 21 Chiswick Place, Wellard

As we will be catering the event, we ask that all registrations be received by Wednesday 19 March.

We look forward to seeing you all there!!

REGISTER HERE https://www.lovemykwinana.com/community-networking-group/surveys/clubsworkshopregistration1

Is there a young person in your club making a difference in Kwinana? Are you a young Coach looking for support to reach your goals?

The LYRiK (Leadership, Youth Respect in Kwinana) Scholarships & Awards are back for 2025, celebrating and supporting inspiring young people who contribute to their community!

🏆 LYRiK Awards – Recognising young people (10-24 years) who demonstrate leadership, community spirit, or personal growth.

A young person or group of young people can be nominated for one of six LYRiK Award categories in two age groups, 10 – 17 years and 18 – 24 years. Every Award winner will receive a $250 cash prize and an invitation to attend a Leadership Day in July.

📚 LYRiK Scholarships – Providing financial support and mentoring to help young people (15-24 years) pursue their education, training, or career aspirations.

The LYRiK Scholarships Program offers twelve $1000 Scholarships to young people aged 15 – 24 years who live, work or go to school in Kwinana, have an employment or education goal they want to achieve and would benefit from mentoring.

Recipients will attend four fortnightly mentoring sessions in May/June at the Zone Youth Space and can either be matched with a suitable mentor or apply with an existing mentor. The mentoring sessions will give recipients the opportunity to develop financial, budgeting and goal setting skills tailored to suit their needs and learn more about their field of interest from a mentor working in that area.

👥 Be a Mentor – Join our program to support a scholarship recipient on their journey!

We are seeking community members aged 18+ to volunteer as Mentors for young people aged 15-24 years who have received a LYRiK Scholarship. Mentors will support and guide the young person step by step through the process of achieving their educational or employment goal at weekly mentoring sessions.

🔹 Nominate a young leader: Awards Nomination
🔹 Apply for a scholarship: Scholarship Application
🔹 Express interest as a mentor: Mentor EOI

The Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries (DLGSC) encourages the sport industry to take action in creating a safe, inclusive, and respectful digital environment for all athletes, coaches, officials, and supporters.

The eSafety Commission provides a range of information and resources for sport organisations and athletes, relating to:

• protecting athletes, officials, and teams from harmful online behaviour and how to respond effectively.

• social media safety, including setting up accounts securely and educating young athletes on responsible digital use.

• supporting coaches and clubs to help manage online risks and foster respectful digital engagement.

Online Safety Resources

Make your bright idea a reality

Grants up to $30,000 for innovative ideas that get people moving

Physical activity and exercise can do wonders for your heart health and general wellbeing.

The Heart Foundation's Active Australia Innovation Challenge offers grants up to the value of $30,000 for new, innovative programs that get more people moving in schools, universities or local community groups.

APPLY NOW

Have an idea to get your community active?

• Applications are open 9am AEDT 3 February 2025 and close on 5pm AEDT 3 March 2025,
• Get tips and support in the application guide
• Promote the innovation challenge to your network with our supporter kit

The Community Sporting and Recreation Facilities Fund (CSRFF) and Club Night Lights Program (CNLP) are now open!

Are you part of a community sport or recreation organisation, local government, or club looking to upgrade facilities?

The types of projects considered for funding include new playing surfaces, upgraded floodlighting, improved change rooms and amenities, BMX or pump track construction and much more.

For more information:
CSRFF: https://ow.ly/hVnm50UOpIG
CNLP: www.dlgsc.wa.gov.au/cnlp

Please contact the City of Kwinana on clubs@kwinana.wa.gov.au to discuss any potential projects with our Community Infrastructure Team and gain necessary approvals.

The State government through the Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries is a major supporter of the City of Kwinana, in Western Australia. Sport and recreation builds stronger, healthier, happier and safer communities.

The next round will be available from the 1 February to 28 February 2025. (available for units bought and installed after 1 January 2025)

The City of Kwinana is providing a subsidy off the cost of new closed circuit television (CCTV) installations and / or Sensor Lights in the City that include a public angle field of view overlooking the road, footpath, front verge, or any other applicable public area.

City of Kwinana residents can apply for a subsidy of up to $350, or for health care card holders up to $500 is available, for new CCTV system and/or Sensor Lights on their premises.

This is a voluntary, opt in program for people who meet the terms and conditions of the program.

Subsidy applications from clubs will be considered but permission from the City must be confirmed prior to purchasing the equipment and installing it on a City owned building.

To review the Terms and Conditions to verify that the desired setup will be eligible for the subsidy on this link:

Strengthening Security: CCTV Subsidy Program | City of Kwinana

If you have any questions in relation to CCTV Security Subsidy contact our Community Development Officer – Community Safety sinead.gilligan@kwinana.wa.gov.au

Expressions of Interest (EOIs) are now open for the 2025 Stronger Communities Program in Brand!

Funding between $2,500 and $20,000 is available for incorporated not for profits in the Brand electorate for infrastructure projects that are aimed at delivering social benefit to the community. The total cost of your project must be below $50,000.

Projects eligible for funding include upgrades to community and cultural facilities, and purchases of vital equipment for regional emergency services. A list of the eligible project activities is included in the grant opportunity guidelines.

Organisations can use this funding to provide 100% of the eligible project costs, and local councils can apply for funding to cover 50% of total projects costs.

Guidelines

For more information contact madeleine.king.mp@aph.gov.au

Expressions Of Interest close 5:00pm Monday, 10 February 2025.

More Information on the link below:

https://www.madeleineking.com.au/grants/brand-stronger-communities-program-round-9-2025/