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COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Update and Links
Vicsport is monitoring the situation regarding coronavirus disease (COVID-19) and its impact on sporting clubs and sporting events.
Involve assists North Coburg Rebels in club re-brand
The North Coburg Rebels Baseball Club have revealed the design of their new logo as part of a re-branding, the result of winning a competition held by creative design agency and Vicsport preferred partner, Involve.
Vicsport work with Body Safety Australia to strengthen child safety in sport
To strengthen Vicsport’s work in the area of child safety, Body Safety Australia (BSA), a not-for-profit organisation specialising in child safety, empowerment and creating child safe environments, was recently engaged to facilitate a two-day advanced professional development workshop.
Innovation aids Table Tennis Vic to target casual players
Utilising a human-centred design-based innovation process, Vicsport has assisted Table Tennis Victoria (TTV) in a project aimed at engaging and connecting with casual table tennis players not currently a part of TTV’s membership.
Vicsport and rebel working together to get back to sport
Vicsport and rebel are thrilled to announce a partnership that will assist Vicsport members in getting back to sport following a disrupted year due to COVID-19.
2020 Vicsport Annual General Meeting Election Results
At the 2020 Vicsport Annual General Meeting held on 24 November via an online platform, Vicsport’s affiliate members voted to elect Rochelle Eime and Rayoni Nelson to the Vicsport Board while Deputy Chair Susan Smith was re-elected and Carrie Wong was appointed Chair of the Finance, Risk and Audit Committee.
2020 Victorian Sport Awards Delayed
The Victorian Sport Awards, usually held in February each year, are now being planned for April or May 2021 due to COVID with the hope that we will be able to have a face-to-face event.
Victorian Weightlifting Association Centenary Celebration
2020 has been a memorable year for several reasons but for the Victorian Weightlifting Association (VWA), this year has been special with the organisation celebrating 100 years since their foundation.
Ballarat Aquatic and Lifestyle Centre enhances venue by embracing inclusion
Latrobe Community Health Service (LCHS), in partnership with City of Ballarat, Sports Central and Ballarat Autism Network, have supported the Ballarat Aquatic and Lifestyle Centre (BALC) to create greater access and inclusion at the venue.
ISC joins Vicsport as Preferred Supplier Partner
ISC, the leading provider of customised team wear apparel in Australia, has joined Vicsport as an Exclusive Preferred Supplier of team wear and sport apparel.
A Volunteer's look at COVID-19
Continuing our series on analysing the effects of COVID-19 throughout the sport and recreation space, this month we take a look at the volunteer's point of view via Pony Club Victoria and Dandenong Ranges Horse and Pony Club volunteer Maree Fellows.
Vale Bill Walker
Vicsport mourns the loss of Bill Walker, a Life Member of Vicsport and Chairperson of the Victorian Disabled Sports Advisory Committee (VDSAC).
Vicsport adapts Governance workshop to assist Melbourne Deaf Cricket Club
Continuing to evolve and adapt our Governance and Leadership workshops, Vicsport has delivered an online session to assist the Melbourne Deaf Cricket Club (MDCC) with their club governance.
City of Casey utilise Vicsport's Innovation Lab
A new initiative from Vicsport, the Innovation Lab has helped City of Casey shape a plan to enable CALD (Culturally and Linguistically Diverse) women to deliver physical activity programs in their municipality.
A Referee's look at COVID-19
?Continuing our series on analysing the effects of COVID-19 throughout the sport and recreation landscape, this month we take a look at the referee's point of view via badminton referee Susan Taylor.
Vicsport aiding sport through Child Safe workshops
Vicsport has conducted two Child Safe workshops with Basketball Victoria (BV) and for the first time, provided education to the entire staff which enabled BV to come away with a team-developed action plan.
A Coach’s look at coping with COVID-19
Continuing our series on analysing the effects of COVID-19 throughout the sport and recreation space, this month we take a look at the coach's point of view via Victorian Netball League coach Tim Smith.
A Participant's look at coping with COVID-19
Wanting to give his fellow Mitcham Bowling Club participants a laugh during the COVID-19 pandemic, retiree Phil Brady talks about his “Iso Bowls Club” video and how excited he is to get back on the green with restrictions around lawn bowls now easing.
Vicsport and Stack Sports (SportsTG) launch Direction of Sport in the Digital Age – Goes Digital
Stack Sports (SportsTG), the leading provider of digital solutions to national, state, grassroots and professional sporting organisations across Australia, New Zealand and the United Kingdom has today announced their annual event co-hosted with VicSport will move to an online event on Tuesday 19th May 2020.
First round of Vicsport Innovation Lab projects launched
Vicsport is excited to announce that the first two projects accepted into the Vicsport Innovation Lab have recently started.
AN EXECUTIVE LOOK AT COPING WITH COVID-19
Jason Hellwig, Swimming Victoria CEO, and Karen Pearce, Executive Manager Growth and Inclusion at Football Victoria discuss how their respective organisations are handling the COVID-19 pandemic, the lessons they have learned so far and the positives to be taken out of this unexpected situation.
Vicsport here to help during COVID-19 pandemic
Vicsport would like to advise our members that, while we are working from home, we are continuing to deliver support to the sports industry in the form of advocacy, member engagement, consultation projects and online events.
Vicsport joins forces with Proud 2 Play
Vicsport is pleased to announce a partnership with Proud 2 Play, an organisation focused on increasing LGBTI+ engagement in sport, exercise and active recreation.
How sports are handling COVID-19
As the world implements unprecedented measures in order to combat coronavirus disease (COVID-19), Victorian sporting associations and clubs are discovering new ways to remain active and healthy.
Sport Group join Vicsport as preferred supplied partner
Sport Group, the world’s largest business dedicated to sport surfaces, has joined Vicsport to become a preferred supplier partner.
Sport Jam Discovery- POSTPONED
Vicsport, in consultation with VicHealth and Rowboat, have made the difficult decision to postpone the Sport Jam Discovery, due to the outbreak of coronavirus disease (COVID-19).
2019 Victorian Sport Awards Winners Announced
The Victorian Sport Awards is the night of nights for the Victorian sporting community, recognising and celebrating the achievements of our home-grown premier athletes, grassroots heroes and those who have shown commitment and dedication to community sport in Victoria.
Peter Thomson to be honoured with Outstanding Contribution to Victorian Sport Award at 2019 #VSAs
The most prestigious honour bestowed at the Victorian Sport Awards, the Outstanding Contribution to Victorian Sport Award is presented to an individual or organisation in recognition of outstanding achievement in, or contribution to, sport in Victoria.
Sport Jam Discovery: A conversation between you and us
A conversation between you (the reader) and us (Vicsport).
Vicsport discovers benefits of Vic Uni Polytechnic work placement course
A Victoria University Polytechnic course is offering students with intellectual disabilities the opportunity to develop hands-on skills in workplace settings throughout the Victorian sport and recreation sector.
Finalists announced for 2019 Victorian Sport Awards
The Victorian Sport Awards is the night of nights for the Victorian sporting community, recognising and celebrating the achievements of our home-grown premier athletes, grassroots heroes and those who have shown commitment and dedication to community sport in Victoria.
Launch of the Victorian MPIO network
Vicsport, in partnership with Sport & Recreation Victoria (SRV) are pleased to launch the Victorian Member Protection Information Officer (MPIO) Network.
Burwood Bulls bowling over mental health with Wings program
Recognising the need to tackle mental health, the Burwood Uniting Canterbury Cricket Club (Burwood Bulls) are providing a support network to their members through a player welfare program called WINGS.
Bunnings and Vicsport Announce Partnership
Vicsport and Bunnings are delighted to announce a strategic partnership that will give Vicsport members the opportunity to join PowerPass.
Vicsport Guiding Sport
Experts in sport governance after leading the push for improved governance processes and board diversity across the industry, Vicsport are now seeking further Expressions of Interest (EOIs) from sports requiring consultation services.
Ron Gauci re-elected, Peter Filopoulos and Jamie Parsons elected to Vicsport Board
At the 2019 Vicsport Annual General Meeting held on November 19, Vicsport’s affiliate members voted to re-elect Ron Gauci to the Vicsport Board while Peter Filopoulos and Jamie Parsons were elected as non-executive Directors.
Vicsport announce University partnership with CSSI, La Trobe University
Vicsport is delighted to announce the Centre for Sport and Social Impact (CSSI) at La Trobe University have joined as a University Partner, strengthening the connection between sport, active recreation and impactful societal research.
Vic Gov Together More Active Grants help Vics get more active, more often
79 of Victoria’s sport and recreation organisations will share in more than $6.3 million in funding over two-years from Together More Active.
Vicsport Governance and Leadership Training programs empowering women throughout Oceania
Governance and leadership training programs created by Vicsport are being utilised by the Oceania Gymnastics Union (OGU) to assist with empowering women, creating good governance protocols and helping people with disabilities get active throughout Pacific Island nations.
Nominations Open for 2019 Victorian Sport Awards
It is with great pleasure that the State Government of Victoria and Vicsport announces nominations for the 2019 Victorian Sport Awards are now open!
Doing Sport Differently Roadshows
Vicsport will hit the road in late November, bringing Doing Sport Differently roadshows to the East and West of Victoria.
Vicsport goes international with visit from Tokyo Metropolitan Government
Tokyo Metropolitan Government delegate Mr. Kenta Ueno, a Senior Manager with the Tokyo 2020 Bureau of Olympic and Paralympic Games, recently met with Vicsport and Sport and Recreation Victoria (SRV) during a trip to Australia.
The Person is the Prototype
In innovation-speak, we repeatedly hear that we should ‘test fast, fail fast’ in order to learn quickly and I often think ‘what does this look like in sport?’.
Save The Date- 2019 Victorian Sport Awards
The 2019 Victorian Sport Awards will be held on February 26, 2020 at Marvel Stadium, recognising and celebrating the outstanding achievements in Victorian sport and active recreation.
Sport Jam helps to realise TotALLy Active disability program
Attendance at Vicsport’s 2019 Sport Jam has helped Sarah Wheadon from Leisure Networks in Geelong bring her TotALLy Active program to realisation.
Fitter for Life Gymnastics program proves age is no barrier to fitness
During Women's Health Week, Vicsport’s Tom Dixon was invited to observe a Fitter for Life Gymnastics program, designed to build the skills and fitness of older Victorians to assist with common life activities.
Noeleen Dix's legacy in Victorian sport
One of Australia’s preeminent figures behind the scenes of Victorian sport, Noeleen Dix’s decision to call time on her 30+ year career across Netball Victoria, Netball Australia and Masters Swimming Australia has coincided with a Member of the Order of Australia (AM) honour.
Vicsport guiding sports to achieve board quotas
Vicsport has helped to smash expectations regarding the State Government of Victoria’s mandatory board quotas, initially outlined in their 2015 Inquiry into Women and Girls Sport and Active Recreation.
See the able not the label
A Sport and Recreation Victoria inclusion forum at Melbourne Sports Centre has heard that an inclusive environment in sport and recreation is key to building a more inclusive society.
Moreland City Council encouraging active women and girls
A challenging but successful and ultimately rewarding initiative from Vicsport’s local government member Moreland City Council, the quest to implement their Active Women and Girls Strategy began a decade ago.
Vicsport partners with GWT
Vicsport partners with GWT to bring reliable wellness tracking and positive wellbeing across Victoria.
Vic Gov Opens Carer Grants Applications
The Department of Health and Human Services has announced that the Carer Organisations Statewide Partnership Grants Program is now open for applications to enable partnerships between organisations including state sport associations and carer specific organisations such as Carers Victoria, Tandem and Little Dreamers.
The race to inclusion
Sport and Recreation Victoria supports the sport and recreation sector to be inclusive that’s why we were proud to have had Hannah Mouncey, trans athlete as a keynote speaker at our recent inclusion forum on 23 July
Victorian Sport and Recreation is 'On Board'
The Victorian government is continuing to lead the charge when it comes to gender equality in sport and recreation and our peak sport bodies have demonstrated their commitment to driving positive change
LEAP 2019 ~ Lead, Engage, Achieve, Promote
Recently, the 2019 LEAP program finished up with a final day of learning, and a graduation ceremony which included presentations on promoting women in sport
LGA Forum: Club Development
On Tues 4th June, Vicsport welcomed a sell-out audience to Ikon Park for the Local Government Association (LGA) Club Development Forum
Empathy in sport innovation
Do you know what it feels like to walk on the moon? Chances are, no, as few people have ever had that opportunity
National Sports Convention Focuses on Children and Young People to be More Active
The National Sports Convention 2019 is Australia and New Zealand’s leading gathering of sport, government, education, health, commercial, leaders, policy makers and providers in the physical activity, recreation and community sports sectors.
Partnership improves community sport and active recreation alignment
Sport Australia and Community Sport Australia (CSA) join forces to improve community sport and active recreation.
VAAP regional seminars in 2019
The VAAP is a project led by Musculoskeletal Australia (MSK) which aims to increase opportunities for participation in physical activity for older Victorians, especially in areas of socio-economic disadvantage and among isolated, lonely older people not currently involved in physical activity.
This Girl Can Week tackles body shaming and harassment
VicHealth releases new research into the impact of shaming and judgement women feel during physical activity.
Football Victoria - Respect the game
Football Victoria demand respect for all involved in the game.
Gray-Nicolls Sports join Vicsport as a preferred supplier partner
Gray-Nicolls Sports and Vicsport have entered into a partnership with Gray-Nicolls Sports becoming Vicsport's official Apparel and Accessories partner.
2018 Victorian Sport Awards Winners
The 2018 Victorian Sport Awards was a stand-out event last night!
How might we positively influence people’s lives through physical activity?
This year's Sport Jam will unveil how physical activity can positively influence people's lives.
Vicsport partners with digital solutions company - SportsTG
Vicsport is pleased to announce a new partnership with SportsTG, leading provider of digital solutions to the sporting community across Australia, New Zealand and the United Kingdom.
Partner spotlight: Victorian Responsible Gambling Foundation
Vicsport is proud to partner with the Victorian Responsible Gambling Foundation to present the 'Love the Game” message to sporting clubs and as a sponsor of the Love the Games Victorian Community Sporting Club of the Year award at this year’s Victorian Sport Awards.
Deakin University joins Vicsport in a University Partnership
Deakin University jump on board as a Vicsport University Partner.
My Sport Live join forces with Anytime Fitness to live stream events
Vicsport Preferred Supplier My Sport Live join forces with Anytime Fitness to give clubs the opportunity to live stream marquee events for free.
This Girl Can Week: 18 - 23 March
Victorian women are being encouraged to try something new and get active in all their red-faced, sweaty, jiggly glory as part of VicHealth’s inaugural This Girl Can Week kicking off on Monday 18 March.
Sport Environment Alliance - #SEASummit2019
Following on from the success of our last two #SEASummits, Sport Environment Alliance are proud to be hosting their 3rd annual #SEASummit in 2019!
Finalists announced for 2018 Victorian Sport Awards
MEDIA RELEASE: Celebrating elite to grass roots sport in Victoria.
Top ten tips for healthy happy holidays
VicHealth has put together some handy tips to help Victorians have a healthy and happy Christmas and New Year season.
Calls for opinion: Sports Environment Alliance
The Sports Environment Alliance, a not-for-profit membership organisation of leaders whose aim is to minimise the sport industry's environmental footprint, cares about the future of sport.
Vicsport release hot weather guidelines for sport and active recreation
With support from the Victorian Government and Sport & Recreation Victoria, Vicsport has released the Hot Weather Guidelines for Sport & Active Recreation and associated resources.
Healthy Eating + Sport
Vicsport and VicHealth launch new resources for clubs to promote healthy eating.
Dancesport championships introduce Para-dance competition
The Australian Dancing Society has opened it's arms to a new dance category "Para-dance" at their national 73rd Australian DanceSport Championships at Hisense Arena on the 7th – 9th December 2018.
Vicsport joins the Victorian Active Ageing Partnership
Vicsport is pleased to announce that we have joined the coordination team for the Victorian Active Ageing Partnership (VAAP).
Vicsport welcomes two new Board Directors
At Vicsport’s 36th Annual General Meeting on 20th November 2018, Chairman Ron Gauci announced the election of Simon Brookhouse and Tanya Gallina as non-executive directors to the Board of Vicsport.
Healthier food choices - swap the sauce!
Hold the sauce: New report finds swapping your soy sauce can halve your salt intake
Nominations open for 2018 Victorian Sport Awards
Nominate someone from your sporting community for an award today!
Vicsport partners with domestic & international sports travel company
Vicsport is pleased to announce a new partnership with SportsLink Travel - leading provider of international tours and sporting events around the world.
New era in premier competition at Softball Victoria
Softball Victoria launch premier women's competition at Jells Park.
Women & Girls Strategy launched in Ballarat
Earlier this year, City of Ballarat launched their Women and Girls’ Strategy aimed at increasing female participation in sport and physical activity.
Sport Inclusion (All Abilities) Community of Practice: Media and Communication
Can we be world leaders supporting inclusion for people of all abilities in sport and recreation? We believe we can, and can't see any reason why not.
Cycling Victoria - Board Quotas Case Study
Cycling Victoria give us an insight into their journey that has stemmed over ten years to meet the board quotas.
2019 LEAP - Female professional development program
Female professional development program LEAP is back for 2019.
Case Study: Child Safe Sport - Volleyball Victoria
Vicsport spoke with Victoria Ellis, Member Services Coordinator at Volleyball Victoria to discuss what actions they have taken to comply the Victorian State Government’s Child Safe Standards.
Board Quotas Case Study - Little Athletics Victoria
Read the steps Little Athletics Victoria is taking to meet the mandatory board quota by 1 July 2019.
Change Our Game Scholarship Program
Round two of the Change Our Game scholarships are now open.
Teens and sport: bridging the gap to boost participation
Teens and sport; how to boost participation in this demographic.
Good governance: best practice
The Vicsport Good Governance toolkit is an in depth look at how organisations can lift their governance practices.
VicHealth's push to get more people active in regional areas
VicHealth has today announced over $4.5 million in funding over three years to get regional Victorians active as part of their Regional Sport Program.
Inclusion and Diversity: Understanding the difference
You may have heard the phrases inclusion and diversity used to define approaches to increasing participation in sport for all. However the terms have different meanings.
Dare To Be Different: Driving female talent
The Confederation of Australian Motor Sport (CAMS) has announced four women to be the first ambassadors of an exciting new campaign "Dare To Be Different" (D2BD) aimed at increasing women’s participation in motor sport at all levels.
Vicsport welcomes Catherine Harding to the Board
Vicsport is pleased to welcome Catherine Harding as a non-executive director of the Board of Vicsport.
Welcoming people from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) communities
Creating sporting environments that are welcoming to people from CALD backgrounds.
Hockey finds new home in Gippsland
Development and growth opportunities for players in Gippsland.
New child safe posters for your organisation
Download brand new posters promoting child safe sport today!
Sport for All Abilities Breakfast - Wrap
The Sport for All Abilities breakfast was a hit! Read all about it...
2017-18 Forward Thinking Series Wrap
Read the wrap up of the 2017-18 Forward Thinking Series.
Soccer Mums - Football Open to Everyone
Soccer Mums is a fun, social program initiated by VicHealth, FFV and Melbourne City FC to get mums active in a fun way instead of just standing on the sidelines
Responsible Use of Alcohol
Vicsport and VicHealth have developed resources to assist sporting clubs to be more mindful when serving alcohol.
Getting the best out of your board members
Vicsport hosted an event tailored to strengthening board performance and culture.
2018 LGA Forums - Revamped
Vicsport are pleased to announce the 2018 LGA Forums are back, slightly revamped, new content, new speakers PLUS 4 events throughout the year.
2018 LEAP Graduation - Wrap
Leading the way for female professional development in sport. Take a look at the 2018 LEAP graduation.
Nova Peris joins Vicsport
Vicsport is pleased to welcome Olympic Gold Medalist and former senator Nova Peris OAM to the Vicsport team.
Bowling with Babies: Bowls Victoria's health initiative to welcome mothers
Fair to say, most of us struggle to find the time to work, exercise, eat, sleep, socialise and spend time with family and friends (the list is endless)
Vicsport hit the road to talk quotas and child safety
The team at Vicsport stepped out of the office and into SSA land to chat to our members and find out what they are doing to prepare for the incoming mandatory board quotas and the Child Safe Standards.
Welcoming Aboriginal people to your sport
Vicsport recently launched brand new content on the Vicsport website aimed at helping sporting organisations become more welcoming to Aboriginal Victorians.
Community sport benefits from AFL mega-deal
How grassroots sport reaps the rewards from from Government/AFL agreement.
VPN Event - Strengthening Successful Boards
Looking to improve the performance of your board? Secure your spot at Vicsport's VPN event Strengthening Successful Boards on Wednesday 2 May.
Welcoming women and girls to your sport. Here's how...
With the launch of This Girl Can - Victoria, we are encouraging more women and girls to take up sport and recreational activities. Read about how sporting organisations can take small steps to welcoming women and girls.
International Day of Sport for Development and Peace makes waves on the Gold Coast
International delegates unite to bring peace and hopes for a sustainable sporting future at the Commonwealth Games on the Gold Coast.
LEAD Masterclass: Wrap-Up
Learning about the differences between coaching vs mentoring at the LEAD Masterclass #ChangeOurGame
Sport Jam - That's a Wrap!
Last week's Sport Jam was a great success with over with 75 attendees across a variety of sports, Local Government Authorities, State Sporting Associations and Regional Sport Assemblies.
All Abilities Golf at Golf Victoria
Chris Hamilton is driving the Inclusion department at Golf Victoria and has a vision for golf to be accessible for all.
Delivering Participation Outcomes - Upcoming VPN Event
Have you ever thought of taking the road less traveled and create programs to increase participation in your sport but haven't had the budget to do so?
Winners of the 2017 #VicSportAwards
Catch up on all the winners from last night's #VicSportAwards
Table Tennis star bound for Gold Coast 2018
Melissa Tapper is part of the Australian Women's table tennis team and is on her way to compete at the 2018 Commonwealth Games on the Gold Coast.
Building Effective Boards - Wrap
Sporting organisation come together to discuss how to improve governance practices and create diverse boards.
National rock climbing coach aims high
National climbing coach William Hammersla has his eye on the prize after being named a finalist for Young Volunteer of the Year Award.
Community Coach Finalist Kellie Tait on ABC Radio
Sport inclusion coach Kellie Tait chats to Steven Martin on ABC Ballarat radio about her nomination for Community Coach of the Year for the 2017 Victorian Sport Awards.
Forward Thinking Series - Sport Jam
Don't miss the Vicsport Forward Thinking Series 2-day innovation workshop - SPORT JAM!
Are You On Board? New Resources Available
Vicsport in partnership with the State Government have launched a suite of online resources aimed at educating sporting organisations on how to be more welcoming to people with disabilities.
Gold medal hopes at PyeongChang
From Warrandyte to South Korea, Scotty James is set to win big at the Winter Olympics.
Dr Bridie O'Donnell guest speaker at VPN event
Dr Bridie O’Donnell, inaugural Head of Victoria’s Office for Women in Sport and Recreation will share her thoughts on the importance of diversity and gender equality on Boards at Vicsports' Building Effective Boards event on 21 February 2018.
Are You On Board For Change?
Join us as we launch our new videos and resources at the Are You On Board? video launch on 16 February 2018.
Protection Against UV
As the weather heats up and more sport is played outdoors, here's what you need to know about how to protect against UV.
Raise the Bar Academy
Athletics Australia and Melbourne University Sport band together to inspire indigenous high school students to pursue careers in athletics and education.
Last Year's Heroes - Will Robertshaw
Celebrating the winner of the 2016 Victorian Young Volunteer of the Year Award Will Robertshaw
What's New in 2018
2017 is over and out but we have plenty in store for 2018. Take a look!
Last Year's Heroes - Sport and Recreation Spatial
Sport and Recreation Spatial in collaboration with Victorian University and Federation University were recipients of the 2016 Victorian Sport Development Initiative of the Year award.
Last Year's Heroes - Victorian Fury
Netball Victoria's 'Victorian Fury'' named 2016 Team of the Year.
Finance 101: Basic Financial Literacy
An event dedicated to learning the basics of accounting in sport.
“You Can Ask Me Anything”
Maccabi Victoria celebrates International Day of People with a Disability with powerful video.
Basketball Victoria’s #OneAfrica Match Unites a Community
Under the lights of Dandenong Stadium, Basketball Victoria celebrates African culture and heritage through music and dance.
Multiple Winners at the 2016 Victorian Sport Awards
We take a look back at sports that took home multiple awards at the 2016 Victorian Sport Awards
Last Year's Heroes - George Halkias
Nominations are now open for the 2017 Victorian Sport Awards and we're taking a trip down memory lane of last years winners.
Induction Training Into Victorian Sport
Vicsport hosted an Induction Training into Victorian Sport covering issues of integrity and sport, participation trends and drivers of change.
New Turf, New Era for Women's Cricket at Junction Oval
Cricket Victoria finds a new home making way for women's cricket to soar.
Incoming Board Quotas
The deadline of 1 July 2019 for sporting organisations to meet the incoming quotas is just over 18 months away. Are you prepared?
Forward Thinking Series 2017-18
Combining innovation, sport and business, the Forward Thinking Series 2017-18 is back!
Child Safe Standards - What You Need To Know
As a sporting community, it is our responsibility to make children’s safety a priority. The Victorian Government introduced the Child Safe Standards to help create a culture that integrates child safety practices into everyday thinking.
SEA Summit 2017 @ MCG
Clear your calendar, switch on your ‘out of office’ email and tell all your friends, colleagues and sporting acquaintances you’re busy on Tuesday 14 Nov 2017 talking about ways to save the planet, and sport of courseafter all, we are a crazy obsessed sporting nation, right?
Gender Equality - Life Goals
The gender gap in sport is slowly closing. There's still a bit of work that needs to be done in this space until we can call it an even playing field, but for the most part, it's on the move... and in a big way.
A new era in women's softball
Softball Victoria welcomed a new tournament this month featuring a new premier competition which will see four teams competing in six matches, followed by a final series.
Women's Sport Takes Center Stage In Victoria
The push to encourage more Victorian women and girls active through sport and recreation received a massive boost yesterday with VicHealth announcing $6.7 million in funding over the next three years.
Netball Victoria Kickstart Healthy Eating Program
See how Netball Victoria has implemented healthy food and rink choices in their NetSetGo program
AFL Vic and FFV Say No To Gambling
AFL Victoria and Football Federation Victoria have taken a firm against gambling and sport and say "Love the moment not the odds".
Mandatory Board Quotas - 1 July 2019
On 1 July 2019 sporting organisations will be expected to comply with the mandatory 40% women on boards quota in order to qualify for government funding. As part of a suite of ongoing resources and support, Vicsport has compiled information on how organisations can prepare to meet the incoming quotas.
Healthy Choices in Sport Forum - Wrap
Read about how the Healthy Choices in Sport Forum gave sport administrators ideas and tactics on how to implement healthy food options at their sporting organisations.
Clubs Strive Towards Gender Equality
Three local councils have bound together to provide resources for sporting clubs to achieve gender equality by creating opportunities for women to participate sport at all levels.
Thunderstorm Asthma
A health warning about the dangers of thunderstorm asthma and what to do if you have it, even if you don’t have a history of asthma.
Concern for Energy Price Increase at Sporting Clubs
Earlier this month, Vicsport CEO, Steven Potts called for the agreement between the Prime Minister, Malcolm Turnbull and energy companies to make it easier for householders to receive the best energy prices to be extended to sporting clubs in Victoria.
LEAP & LEAD Graduation - Wrap
How a program on leadership and personal development transformed the lives of 17 female sport administrators in sport.
And the Winners Are....Victorian Disability Sport and Recreation Awards
Read about the winners of the Victorian Disability Sport and Recreation Awards.
Gymnastics Victoria All Inclusive
Gymnastics Victoria's efforts to be an all-inclusive sporting organisation was recognised last week at Victorian Disability Awards held at ZINC at Federation Square.
Deakin University Student Event - Wrap
An elite panel of Deakin University alumni share their secrets of success to eager university students.
Creating Active Opportunities for the Ageing Community
Vicsport Participation Strategy Manager Tom Dixon joins the Victorian Active Ageing Partnership (VAAP) advisory group.
VPN Event - Women In Sport & Recreation - Wrap
It was a night to remember. A discussion that could have extended well beyond the scheduled finishing time. Catering were collecting last of the glassware and the house lights at Ikon Park just switched off, but that didn't concern some forty-five guests who continued their endless chat of women in sport and recreation.
16-year-old Signs with San Diego Padres
For any teenager, the idea of playing Major League Baseball is merely a fairytale. But for year 11 McKinnon Secondary College student Jarryd Dale, this fairytale became a reality when Dale signed a contract earlier this month to play for the San Diego Padres.
What You Can Do to Protect the Members of Your Organisation
Vicsport has partnered with CVCheck to provide State and Regional Sporting Associations the opportunity to access FREE National Police Checks.
Transition to Mandatory Board Quotas
In December 2015, the Minister for Sport released the final report of the independent Inquiry into Women and Girls in Sport and Active Recreation – A Five Year Game Plan for Victoria – and committed to implement all nine of the Inquiry’s recommendations
HR Advice Online and Basketball Victoria supporting First National Foundation for the Naidiri Bay Khalsa School in Fiji
HR Advice Online, preferred suppliers to Vicsport, recently attended the First National Real Estate convention in Fiji
Child Safe Sport Case Study
Gymnastics Victoria CEO, Jamie Parsons, outlined his organisation’s approach to the development and implementation of improved child safe standards in line with new Standards developed by the State Government of Victoria
A month is a long time in sport.
Many years ago I recall attending a function where The Hon
Violence Against Women: An overview of research and approaches to primary prevention
Sport provides a valuable setting to change social norms, culture and behaviour to advance gender equality and prevent violence against women
Increase Recognition for Volunteers in Sport
Vicsport, Victoria's peak sporting body, today called for an increased recognition of the major role played by over half a million volunteers in Victoria who underpin the effective operation of community sport in Victoria.
Victorian Child Safe Standards
Working with Children Check Amendments
Amendments to the Working with Children Check (WWCC) come into effect on 1 August 2017. Individuals that previously did not require a WWCC may now need one to undertake their role. This has implications to standard four of the Victorian Child Safe Standards.
Melbourne Health History Walks App
The Melbourne Health History Walks app was launched at the 15th World Congress on Public Health, which was held in Melbourne from 3-7 April 2017.
Touch Victoria Tackling Junior Participation
In 2011 Touch Football Victoria (TFV) had less than 100 participants competing in age groups below under 15s. Today the sport has over 5,000 primary school-aged boys and girls playing across the state.
Increasing Participation in Sport
What About Club Capacity?
There is a wave of attention being driven towards increasing participation in community level club-based sport. Strategies include both top-down and bottom up approaches, and many relate specifically to increasing participation for females. Recent activities range from the AFL Women’s League, and Women’s Big Bash League to promotions such as #ChangeOurGame.
Female Leadership Professional Development Programs
?You are invited to apply to participate in Vicsport’s female leadership development programs, LEAP and LEAD. The programs are the next iteration of the successful Professional Development & Mentoring Program (PDMP) – reimagined and revamped to develop female leaders in sport based on recent learnings through the independent Inquiry into Women in Sport and Active Recreation - A Five Year Game Plan (Game Plan Inquiry).
Transition to Mandatory Board Quotas
Vicsport, in partnership with the State Government of Victoria, is providing support to Victorian Sporting Organisations as they transition to Mandatory Board Quotas of 40% women on boards by 1 July 2019.
200% Rise in Gas Prices Shows Threat to Sporting Clubs
The head of Victoria’s peak sporting body Vicsport today said the 200% rise in gas prices for some New South Wales swimming pools should alert all levels of Government that community based sporting clubs could face financial problems with excessive increases in energy prices.
Sporting Legends and Community Heroes Star in the Victorian Sport Awards
Two Olympic Gold Medallists from the 2016 Rio Olympics, Kim Brennan AM and Mack Horton OAM, have been named the Victorian Female and Male Athletes of the Year for 2016 at the Victorian Sport Awards at the Melbourne Convention Centre.
Victorian Sport Awards to be Broadcast Live
Media Release | 28 March 2017 Vicsport today has announced the 2016 Victorian Sport Awards evening will be broadcast live on Thursday evening from the Melbourne Convention Centre to mobile phones, tablets and personal computers starting at 7
Escalating Energy Prices Threat to Sporting Clubs
The head of Victoria’s peak sporting body today warned that sporting clubs could face financial problems with excessive increases in energy prices.
Victorian Sport Celebrating Women
Women play such an integral role in the Victorian sport industry, from athletes to coaches, officials, administrators and volunteers. International Women’s Day (8 March, 2017) is a fantastic opportunity to recognise the outstanding work and achievements made by these women in our sports and organisations.
Money and Community Attitudes Can Increase Participation of Women in Sport
The Chairman of Victoria’s peak sports body, Vicsport, today said changes in community attitudes and increased funding at the community sport level are needed to increase the participation and recognition of women in sport at all levels.
Finalists in Victorian Sports Awards Announced
Finalists for the 2016 Victorian Sports Awards announced today will showcase the outstanding performances of athletes, teams, coaches, officials, administrators and sporting organisations, from the grassroots through to elite level in nineteen categories.
Taking the pain away from finance management
Sports Accounting Australia have successfully converted more than 30 Sporting Organisations onto Xero Accounting and have received glowing testimonials from many National and State Sporting Bodies.
Better safety without the paperwork for AFL Goldfields
“AFL Goldfields are thrilled to be partnering with CareMonkey to roll out their program across all Ballarat FNL and Riddell District FNL football and netball competitions in 2016
One Month at a Time - February
In this edition, Vicsport CEO, Steven Potts thanks you all for the amazing number of nominations received and encourages everyone to purchase tickets for the upcoming Victorian Sport Awards on 30 March, 2017 at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre.
Country Tennis Week: Community Sport’s Hidden Treasure
VCTA Country Week is one of community sport’s hidden treasures. It is the biggest community tennis event in the southern hemisphere. Held annually in February in country Victoria, the tennis tournament attracts over 1500 players to a regional location each year.
Bowls Clubs Open Their Doors to the Community
Launched in October 2016, Play Bowls Month was a new initiative from Bowls Victoria with the aim of to get more inactive Victorians active through bowls in addition to building the network of clubs delivering non-traditional/social formats of the game including Barefoot Bowls and Jack Attack.
Building on Success to Create Greater Participation by Women in Sport
Chairman of Vicsport, Margot Foster AM, herself an Olympic bronze medallist in rowing, said the growth of opportunities for women to play traditionally male sports has provided a major boost in publicity and awareness of opportunities emerging in an increasing number of sports for women.
Barriers and Facilitators to Participation in Organised Physical Activity Survey
Parents, guardians, coaches and children are invited to take part in a study to explore the benefits and barriers to participation in organised physical activity programs around Australia for children with physical and developmental disabilities and challenges. Parents of children with disabilities, developmental challenges, or additional needs aged between 4 -17 years are encouraged to participate in this study.
Game Changer: Female Facilities Community Campaign – Bayside City Council
Bayside City Council identified that the lack of existing facilities that support female participation was a significant issue for them. With 27 sporting pavilions, 50 sports clubs, 1300 teams and 20,000 club members, only 80 per cent of Bayside’s pavilions predate 1960 and 96 per cent don’t have appropriate change facilities for women.
Vicsport: A Year in Review
2015-2016 was another massive year for the Vicsport team. Representing our members on a number of key issues, growing the Vicsport Professionals Network (VPN) and supporting VicHealth and Sport & Recreation Victoria initiatives & so much more!
One Month at a Time - January
In this edition, new Vicsport CEO, Steven Potts introduces himself to the Sportsview readers in addition to encouraging everyone to nominate for the Victorian Sport Awards.
New child safe standards for Victorian sporting and recreation clubs
As of 1 January, 2017 sporting and recreation clubs operating in Victoria and providing services or facilities specifically for children are required to meet Child Safe Standards. Child Safe Standards are designed to drive cultural change and embed a focus on child safety by placing children’s rights at the forefront of the organisation’s mind.
Anyone for world-first croquet?
Australia to host Golf Croquet World Championships for the first time in history Come along and see the game of croquet played at its absolute finest when the World Croquet Federation’s Golf Croquet World Championships come to Australia for the first time at the end of February. Around 80 players from 14 countries will converge in Melbourne from Feb 25 to March 5 for the 12th annual World Championships, which are held every two years in a nominated country and attract the best names in the sport.
DYLAN VS MACK VS KIM
Dylan Alcott OAM (Paralympian Tennis) and Mack Horton (Swimming) and Kim Brennan (Rowing) are just some of the names being put forward for this elusive award to be presented in March 2017.
Making Sport Safe - La Trobe University Risk Management Program
Researchers from La Trobe University Law School are working in partnership with Vicsport to find out more about how community sports administrators identify and manage health and safety risks in community sport.
One Month at a Time - December
In this edition of Sportsview, Acting CEO Meghan Mayman, reiterates Vicsport's commitment to helping sports conform to the new Child Safe Standards coming into effect as on 1 January, 2017. We have also been given the gift of data this Christmas with 2 major data sets being released this month with both the AusPlay Survey and the Sport and Recreation Spatial Results out.
And the winner is: women and social sports
The first round of VicHealth’s new-look Active Club Grants will offer more sport opportunities for women and girls, and social or modified sport programs across the state, through $400,000 in funding to get people moving in fun, flexible and social environments.
Ausplay – participation data for the sport sector
The Australian Sport Commission (ASC) recently released the results of the Ausplay survey – a large scale national population tracking survey funded and led by the ASC. This is great news for the sport sector, as there has been a lack of up-to-date national participation data since the release of the ABS Sport and Recreation: A Statistical Overview, Australia in 2012 and the ASC’s Participation in Exercise, Recreation and Sport (ERASS) in 2010.
Masters of Sports Analytics
Media Release Friday 9 December, 2016 A new La Trobe University initiative will help sports teams stay ahead of the game by training Australia’s first group of specialist sports analysts
La Trobe and AFLPA tackling athlete welfare
La Trobe University and the AFL Players’ Association hosted an intimate breakfast symposium to create dialogue on the important issue of elite athlete welfare at Port Melbourne’s Lifeguards@200 on Wednesday morning.
Dylan Alcott OAM Aces Prestigious Newcombe Medal
Victorian Athlete Dylan Alcott OAM is ecstatic on winning the prestigious Newcombe Medal, Australian Tennis's highest honour. Dylan heralds from Brighton in Victoria where he dominated Wheelchair Basketball and Tennis. Alcott competed in the 2008 Paralympics in Basketball and in 2016 Rio Paralympics in Wheelchair Tennis. Dylan won GOLD in RIO, GQ Sportsman of the Year 2016, 2015 Victorian Sportsperson of the Year, and now Australian Tennis's most prestigious medal, The Newcombe Medal 2016.
The Value of a Community Sporting Club
The member-exclusive 2016 Vicsport SportsTalk Forum, AGM and Christmas Drinks was an afternoon for celebration and reflection
BUILDING YOUR ORGANISATION’S IDENTITY THROUGH STRONG CREATIVE DESIGN WORK
Creative design is often thought of as the look, or even just the logo, that has been created for an organisation, but it is, and always should be, so much more than that
Sports Environment Alliance Inaugural Summit, November 8
The Sports Environment Alliance (SEA) hosted its inaugural #SEASummit event on the 8th of November at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG)
King Wally becomes a Legend as Michelle Payne rides off with the 'The Don'
Wally Lewis has become the 38th Legend of Australian sport and Michelle Payne presented with ‘The Don’ Award as the athlete who most inspired the nation at the 32nd Sport Australia Hall of Fame Induction and Awards Gala in Melbourne.
Basketball – Walk don’t Run
Walking Basketball is the talk of the town – featuring on Channel Ten with a viral video promoting this new version of the traditional game
Victorian Paralympic Football Ready for National Championships
On Thursday, October 27 the Victorian Paralympic football team departed for Sydney for the National Paralympic seven-a-side football championships
UNODC and ICSS launch comprehensive Resource Guide on Good Practices in the Investigation of Match-Fixing
23 August 2016 Following on from the partnership signed last year at the 13th United Nations Congress on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice, UNODC and the International Centre for Sport Security (ICSS) have today unveiled a new resource guide that will help law enforcement and sports organisations better detect and investigate match-fixing and cases of sports-results manipulation
One Month at a Time - October
In this Month's edition of One Month at a Time, Mark reflects on the the many benefits sport has on the community
Victoria, please help more kids Access Sport
A coalition of sporting and social groups is calling on the Victorian Government to make sport more affordable for children from disadvantaged families
Victorian Paralympians Shine Bright in Rio
Vicsport would like to congratulate all Victorian involved in the 2016 Paralympics in Rio
New Laws To Better Protect Victorian Children
The Andrews Labor Government today introduced new laws to better protect Victorian children by strengthening Working with Children Checks
The Innovation Game - Culture of Innovation
In the return of Vicsport’s Forward Thinking Series, participants unpacked what innovation really means, the different kinds of innovation, the risks of not innovating, and how organisations can begin to implement innovative practices in their operations
Risking privacy
Rising to the challenges of the Privacy Act amendments
The cost of data breaches to many organisations is rising each year and sport is not immune to these breaches
Pam Vincent: Hero of Hockey
At the 2016 Hockey Victoria Awards, Pam Vincent's decades of hard work and dedication to the sport of Hockey, and in particular the Women's form of the game were recognised, being awarded the Hero of Hockey Award
One Month at a Time - September
In this edition, Vicsport CEO, Mark McAllion encourages are all sports and administrators working in the sport sector to be loud and proud when promoting the many benefits of sport. Sport benefits the community in so many ways and at times we are understating its worth.
Olympic Precinct Games
Actively engaging the organisations around the Melbourne Park Precinct to promote health and well-being by participating in sport.
Customer Data: What are my obligations?
Customer data is an important resource for sports. However, in collecting, using and disclosing data, a sporting body must be careful to ensure it protects the privacy of its customers and members and complies with the law.
AAA Play: Connecting people with disabilities to sporting activities in Melbourne
Operated by Reclink Australia, Access for All Abilities provides Australia’s only first-point-of call service connecting people with a disability to sports and recreational opportunities in Melbourne, Victoria.
Taking your career in the right direction just got a whole lot clearer
Who are you, where are going & how are you going to get there? These are the three simple yet complex questions that need to be asked and answered in order for you to develop a career plan
Understanding trends in sport & what they mean for Local Government
Understanding the current trends and challenges being experienced globally and locally in the sporting sector is extremely important for Local Governments
VicHealth Innovation Challenge: Sport
VicHealth is looking for clever ideas to get more Victorians physically active
One Month at a Time - August
Vicsport CEO, Mark McAllion gives his take on the month that has been, including the washup from the Olympics and the reviews that will follow
Students Get an Inside Look at the Sport Industry
What does it take to stand out in this highly competitive sports industry? What can graduates do to separate themselves from the thousands of other job seekers all vying for similar positions?
Calisthenics Victoria’s Elite Performance Team dance up a storm in Los Angeles
In July 2016, the Calisthenics Victoria Incorporated (CVI) Elite Performance Team arrived in Los Angeles for a 10 day performance tour, as part of Dance Around The World.
2016 Victorian Inclusion Forum a Huge Success
On Friday 12th August 2016, Sport Inclusion Australia hosted an Inclusion Forum. Victorian State Sport Associations and National Sport Organisations came together to engage in an afternoon focused on the development of inclusion in sport.
Concussion: The epidemic that could change sport forever
Concussion has become a big issue – perhaps THE big issue in sport. Everyone is talking about it, the media have regular news stories focusing on players suffering with it, and lawyers are making a killing from it. It is almost as though this is a new phenomenon.
Pride Game: Why it's needed and the impact it is having
In light of the inaugural AFL pride game, Jason Ball sat down with Vicsport to reflect on where it all began, how far sport has come and the body of work that needs to follow.
2016 Sports Analytics Conference Round Up
The 2016 Asia-Pacific Sports Analytics Conference was a great success, which saw 750+ attendees and 70 speakers, a remarkable increase on last year's 200-person inaugural event.
One Month at a Time - with Mark McAllion
Vicsport CEO, Mark McAllion gives his take on the month that has been.
From fleeing Pakistan to suiting up for Australia - the Story of Fawad Ahmed
Sport has an important role to play in our communities. Bringing people of all ages, genders, cultures, races together for a common good. Fawad Ahmed has had an incredible journey since arriving in Australia. Sport has opened many doors for him and allowed him to engage in the community. Faith plays an incredibly big part of Fawad's life and sport has allowed him to maintain this without interfering with his profession.
2016 Woman In Sport Breakfast
Together with Sport & Recreation Victoria and event partners Vicsport, Calisthenics Victoria, Netball Victoria, Softball Victoria and Victoria University, Gymnastics Victoria invites you to the inaugural Women in Sport Breakfast. To be held on Wednesday 24th August, this year’s event will celebrate and recognise the value women bring to sport and how our resilience and ability to overcome adversity often leads to great achievements.
Message from the CEO - June
This month, Mark McAllion, CEO, Vicsport speaks on the power of sport as a driver of social change and how it can spread messages of harmony and inclusion throughout communities.
Victorian Sport Unites for Iftar Dinner
Vicsport, in conjunction with the Australian Intercultural Society, hosted the inaugural Victorian Sport Community Iftar Dinner on Monday 4 July. The event brought together sporting leaders and Muslim community leaders from across Victoria to share this experience and seek more understanding of the role sport can play in bringing cultures together.
Ethical Decision Making: Are you asking the right questions?
Ethical principles, culture, behaviours, risk management, pre-planning, and frameworks. These were the topics up for discussion at the most recent Vicsport Professionals Network (VPN) event - Ethical Decision Making: Are you asking the right questions?
Queen's Birthday Honours - with Graham 'Smokey' Dawson
In light of Graham 'Smokey' Dawson being recognised as a member of the Order of Australia, we sat down with him to reflect on his career and the moments that shaped his career.
How far is too far? Catching Eating Disorders Early
Eating Disorders Victoria have developed a new website - How far is too far? to help increase the public's understanding of the risk factors and warning signs related to eating, exercise and body image.
Child Safety Standards - new rules will soon apply to Victorian sports
From 1 January 2017, the Victorian Child Safety Standards will apply to sporting organisations that operate and provide sporting services to children within Victoria (including National Sporting Organisations).
Pathways to Participation: Engaging Older People in Physical Activity
Victorian Active Ageing Partnership 2016 Research and Practice Forum Thursday 25 August
Club Training: Inspires New Thinking
Leisure Networks, Vicsport's Preferred Supplier for Club and Volunteer Training showcase the work they are doing in the Greater Geelong area and metropolitan Melbourne.
Partnership Marketplace
A recap from Vicsport and VicHealth's Partnership Marketplace 15 June, 2016.
Vicsport Open House: Co-Working Space #3
The third edition of the Vicsport 'Open House' provided another great opportunity for anyone working in the sport and active recreation industry to spend the day working alongside colleagues, collaborating, sharing ideas and meeting new people in a relaxed environment
Bringing Victorian Sport Together Vicsport CEO Forum
11 and 12 May, 2016 Latrobe City was the host of this year's Vicsport CEO Forum (formerly Retreat)
La Trobe students ‘stand out’ through Vicsport
18/05/16 Article and photos by Kris Neil, Media Intern, La Trobe Sport
Mirror, mirror on the wall, is my business the most beautiful of all?
Matt Arthur CEO, Surface Digital When it comes to growing your membership base, you have to be a bit like the wicked Queen in Sleeping Beauty
Play Sport Australia - Stick With It
Play Sport Australia have released a series of videos with two of Australia’s leading sporting captains, netball’s Laura Geitz and rugby union’s Stephen Moore, who urge teenagers to keep playing sport rather than dropout
Students Standing Out From The Crowd
Hosted by our preferred supplier for education La Trobe University, the latest Vicsport Professionals Network (VPN) event had over 60 students listening intently, as a panel of industry professionals gave them the inside scoop on what they need to do to stand out from the hundreds of applicants they will be up against
VPN cooking up a storm
As sporting administrators we are trying to encourage local clubs and associations to make healthier choices
Asia-Pacific Sports Analytics Conference
The 2016 Asia-Pacific Sports Analytics Conference (SAC) will take place on 22 July, 2016 at NAB Docklands, Melbourne. The conference is the premier forum for industry professionals and executives interested in the role of data and analytics in the Australian and global sports industry.
Open House: Co-Working Space #3
The third edition of Open House: Co-Working Space left participants feeling energised, with an arsenal of new, easy exercises that they can do at home thanks to Gymnastics Victoria's Alison Lyons demonstration of 'Move My Way'
What Legacy Will You Leave?
“People may forget what you did but they won’t forget how you made them feel” was one of the thought provoking comments heard by over 50 Senior Industry Professionals at the “What Legacy Will You Leave?” Vicsport Professionals Network (VPN) event held on Wednesday 6 April at the HQ of Preferred Supplier, Lander and Rogers
Local Club, Global Reach
Social Media, Engagement & Growth at Fitzroy Doncaster Cricket Club As social media technology continues to emerge with astonishing rapidity, the true benefit of the impact it can have is not yet fully understood
Advantage, Tennis
The 2015 Victorian Sport Awards, held at the MCG on 9 March, 2016 was a huge success, with the big winner on the night being tennis
Funding Grants For Women In Sport & Recreation
In 2016 Women & Leadership Australia is administering a national initiative to support the development of female leaders across the sport and recreation sectors
BLK - BEYOND LIMITS KNOWN
We’d love to invite you to BLK Sport – Australia’s Best Team-wear Brand
Roller Derby Changed My Life
Skate Victoria is the state recognised body for roller/inline sports in Victoria
Inside The VPN - With Tom Madden
Name: Tom Madden VPN Membership: Industry Professional How many year have you been in the sport industry? As an employee = 1
The Largest Junior Basketball Tournament in the World
Tuesday 2 February, 2016 With Australia Day done and dusted, the World's Largest Junior Basketball Tournament: The Eltham Dandenong Junior Basketball Tournament has wrapped up after a massive weekend of Basketball
Water Polo Taking 'Pride' in the LGBTI Community
29 January, 2016 On Friday 5th February 2016 the National Water Polo League (NWPL) will host the inaugural Pride Cup
Active Networking Serves Another Ace
29 January, 2016 We had hoped for a sun-shiny day for our second in our series of Vicsport Active Networking events but all to no avail
Vicsport Open House - Changing the way the sport industry collaborates
28 January, 2016 Vicsport’s 2016 Forward Thinking Series commenced on Thursday 28 January with the inaugural Open House: Co-Working Space
CareMonkey making it easy to look after your members
With summer in full swing, Vicsport is well aware of the serious heat related injuries that often occur during practice and competitions
Gymnastics Victoria - the benefits of gymnastics for children with Disability
This video from Gymnastics Victoria demonstrates both the benefits of gymnastics and the substantial growth Gymnastics Victoria has had in participants with a disability
Active Networking: Scoring its first goal!
2 December, 2015 The bright and early morning of Wednesday 2 December saw the launch of the first of a series of Vicsport Professionals Network (VPN) Active Networking events! Football Federation Victoria kicked off this session in Princes Park, Carlton, by showcasing their Fit Football and Summer Sevens (including the first ever Summer Eights!) program
Welcome Leisure Networks - Vicsport's newest preferred supplier
We're excited to announce that Leisure Networks have become our Preferred Supplier to deliver high quality training and development for sporting clubs and community volunteers across metropolitan Melbourne
Bowls Victoria rolling out their Inclusion Action Plan (IAP)
With Social Inclusion Week (21 - 29 November) upon us it is great opportunity to highlight the work that our members are implementing to address the issue of inclusion
Catching eating disorders early
Eating Disorders Victoria (EDV) has been funded by the Victorian Government to develop a mobile site to facilitate early intervention for eating disorders
Sports Talk Governance Forum – tackling the topic on everyone’s radar
20 November, 2015 Vicsport held its 12th Sports Talk Forum at the Rendezvous Hotel on 19 November with a record crowd in attendance
Response to the Australian Sports Commission’s Governance Reform in Sport: Discussion Paper
Further to Vicsport’s previous communications in regard to the Australian Sports Commission's (ASC) Governance Discussion Paper, please find below a paper jointly prepared by the State & Territory Departments of Sport & Recreation (ie
Congratulations Amy Coshan and Melissa Laird. La Trobe University Scholarship Recipients
10 November, 2015 On November 9, 2015, at the La Trobe University Sport In Regional Australia Conference, the Victorian Minister for Sport, Tourism and Major Events, and Veterans, the Hon
From Miners Rest to Melbourne's Best: Michelle Payne's Journey to Cup Glory
A FEMALE jockey has at last won the Melbourne Cup
Panellists Announced for Vicsport Member Forum
Professor David Shilbury is the Foundation Chair in Sport Management and a former Head of the School of Management and Marketing (2002-07) at Deakin University
The 2015 Disability Sport & Recreation Festival is Back
Disability Sport and Recreation is an organisation whose mission is to provide and promote positive health outcomes for Victorians with disability through participation in sport and recreation
Build Your Personal Brand: What you missed
Vicsport Professionals Network (VPN) Members enjoyed an evening with special guests Andrew Ford, David Lowden and Bianca Chatfield providing advice and their personal experiences in the Build Your Personal Brand session held on 28 October at the La Trobe University City Campus
Women in Football – Imagine 2030
Imagine in 2030, women are established in leadership positions on and off the football field
ROYAL COMMISSION INTO INSTITUTIONAL RESPONSES TO CHILD SEXUAL ABUSE
September 2015 As Members may recall, Vicsport developed a submission and provided evidence to the Victorian Parliamentary Inquiry Regarding the Handling of Child Abuse in 2013
You can’t afford to ignore cyber risk
The explosion of internet use, apps, electronic data storage and e-marketing is producing a corresponding rise in cyber crime
Vicsport Professionals Network Event - Build Your Personal Brand Session
We’re excited to announce the next free Vicsport Professionals Network (VPN) member only event! How much thought have you put into your personal brand and how you’re perceived in the market place? Our social lives and careers are becoming increasingly accessible in the public domain, therefore the importance of having a strong and professional image is vital
WINNERS ANNOUNCED FOR $50 BLK VOUCHERS
Congratulations to the following Vicsport Professsionals Network (VPN) winners
Vale - The Hon. Frank Noel Wilkes. AM
Vicsport is saddened by the news of the passing of former Vicsport Chairman and Director the Hon
Hockey Victoria breaks new ground with live streaming
Did you know that in 2015, Hockey Victoria (HV) has had one fixture per round of its’ Premier League season live-streamed? Together with HV and the Premier League clubs, My Sport Live (MSL) has streamed a men’s and women’s match each week throughout the season – with each club in the competition having a home round broadcast
GOVERNANCE REFORM DISCUSSION PAPER
Since the release of the Winning Edge Strategy the Australian Sports Commission (ASC) has had a significant focus on the governance of sport
RATE CAPPING
In 2014 the Labor Government made an election commitment to cap council rates at the rate of inflation, keeping them in check with the cost of living
A unique look inside Melbourne City FC facilities
VPN Event Melbourne City FC Tour: 5 August 2015 An exclusive group of Vicsport Professional Network members were lucky enough to be given an all-access tour of Melbourne City Football Club's state of the art training facility, the City Football Academy, Melbourne
Welcome Meghan Albert, General Manager
Vicsport Announcement 4 August 2015 Vicsport is pleased to announce the appointment of Meghan Albert in the role of General Manager
Our Sporting Future Conference 21-23 Oct 2015
The sixth Our Sporting Future (OSF15) conference will be held at the Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre from 21–23 October 2015
Holden Home Ground Advantage
Round 2 is now closed - Round 3 will open in October Receive a Holden Home Ground Advantage cash grant of up to $100,000! With multiple grants available– including the major $100,000 grant, and an additional $150,000 awarded to projects up to $10,000, Holden wants to hear how your club would benefit from some financial support
2015 LOCAL GOVERNMENT AUTHORITIES FORUM
Vicsport is pleased to announce that it will again be hosting its Local Government Authorities Forum which will bring together managers and senior representatives from Vicsport Local Government Members and other LGAs
Volunteering Victoria's Volunteer Management Toolkit
Free Volunteer Management in Sport Toolkit Given that an active volunteer workforce is critical to Australian sport, it is perhaps surprising that very few sporting organisations have a dedicated focus on volunteer management
Volunteering Victoria's Volunteer Management Toolkit
Free Volunteer Management in Sport Toolkit Given that an active volunteer workforce is critical to Australian sport, it is perhaps surprising that very few sporting organisations have a dedicated focus on volunteer management
PSCL Sports Analytics Conference
Asia-Pacific Sports Analytics Conference 2015 The mission of this conference is to provide a forum for industry professionals, including executives and researchers, to discuss the increasing role of analytics in Australia and the global sports industry
MELBOURNE CITY FC TOUR & GLOBAL COMMUNITY PRESENTATION
This is a unique opportunity for VPN members to get a private tour of Melbourne City Football Club and obtain an insight into the operations of a professional club's operations
NFP BOARD C21: A BRAVE NEW WORLD
NFP Board Leadership conference Where:186 Exhibition Street, Melbourne VIC 3000 When: Friday 24 July and Saturday 25 July 2015 Leadership Victoria has brought together experts in governance, innovation and risk-management, as well as high-profile leaders, to address the challenges faced by experienced NFP leaders to take their organisation into the future
FFV Women in Football Network Launched
On the back of the Matildas success in the FIFA Women’s World Cup, Football Federation of Victoria (FFV) has launched a Women in Football Network, with the inaugural breakfast held last week at the MCG
FFV Women in Football Network Launched
On the back of the Matildas success in the FIFA Women’s World Cup, Football Federation of Victoria (FFV) has launched a Women in Football Network, with the inaugural breakfast held last week at the MCG
How Your Online Profile Affects Your Employment
Words: Angelique Lele, Operations Manager, Sportspeople More than a quarter of employers use social media to check out potential new hires, and Facebook is the site of choice, according to survey findings from Telstra
Team Up with Vichealth's Free App
VicHealth’s TeamUp is a free app which encourages Victorians to connect with others through physical activities in their local area
The Power of The Pro
How Grassroots Sport can Leverage off the Success of International Athletes
Forward Thinking Series – creating a roap map to shape and support sport for the future
Remember life without your iPhone or smart phone? A difficult concept but this was reality pre-launch in 2007
Sports Clubs and Organisations Can Battle Violence Against Women
One in three women in Australia will experience violence from an intimate partner in her lifetime, and already this year, as of June 17, 44 women in Australia have been killed as a result of men’s violence
QUEEN'S BIRTHDAY HONOUR FOR VICSPORT CHAIRMAN
Vicsport congratulates current Chairman Margot Foster who was appointed a Member (AM) in the General Division of the Order of Australia in yesterday’s Queen Birthday Honour announcements
Do You Want a Job In Sport?
Image: Warwick Waters, featured industry expertOn a freezing cold Monday night 1 June 2015, Vicsport held its first VPN Student Member Session titled Do You Want A Job In Sport?The attendee list included 26 students from La Trobe, Deakin and Victoria Universities who are currently studying sports management, sports science, journalism and business at undergraduate and masters levels
Vicsport Scholarships Announced
In 2014, Vicsport members were provided with the opportunity to apply for a Masters scholarship with La Trobe Business School
A Year In The Life of A Sports Management Graduate
Meet Seb Zancan, Administration Officer, Vicsport
Q & A with Stephanie Beltrame, Vicsport Board Member and GM of Cricket Australia
Words: Cat Woods Stephanie Beltrame, General Manager of Cricket Australia, is the powerhouse behind major media negotiations and deals regarding cricket
LAST FORWARD THINKING SESSION ON JUNE 16
The final session in version 1
VicHealth is challenging the community sport sector to lead sport in a new direction
VicHealth is looking for clever ideas to get more Victorians physically active
Sportscover launches sports interview and news website
Sportscover is proud to announce the launch of its sports interview and news website
A complete approach to safeguarding the integrity of sport
By Paul Oliver In a fast changing, ever-evolving Australian sporting environment which is being impacted by online and technological progress, globalization of competitions and massive incentives to perform, sport is being bombarded by unprecedented challenges from many directions
Sport and Recreation Spatial
Sport and Recreation Spatial is a collaborative venture of Federation University Australia and Victoria University
Sportscover Sponsorship Fund (SSF) 2014/2015 Recipients Announced
Sportscover are pleased to announce the recipients of the 2014/2015 Sportscover Sponsorship Fund (SSF) are: Yarra Pistol Club, Lysterfield, Australia
Lacrosse Victoria’s Long Running Journey to Good Governance
Realising its governance structures and practices were not giving the sport the best chance to succeed, Lacrosse Victoria formed a partnership with Vicsport to address the issue and set the sport up for a sustainable and successful future
Brimbank City Council’s innovative In2Sport Program
Brimbank City Council’s innovative In2Sport Program has provided just over 1000 sporting opportunities to young people in Brimbank since its launch in 2013
Safety personnel – a crucial element to every sporting club
Does your sports club have access to someone who can deal with the initial care of an injured player or provide the best chance of a quick and complete recovery? Every sporting club has a responsibility to provide a safe environment for their members and participants
Calisthenics Victoria Good Governance Case Study
By Brigid Curran “CVI Continues on our pathway to Good Governance and this is in no small way thanks to the assistance of Vicsport
World Congress on Elite Sports Policy
SPLISS (Sports Policy Factors Leading to International Sporting Success) proudly announces the World Congress on Elite Sport Policy
Lace Up Against Social Violence in June
June 12 - 15 In June this year, anti-violence organisation, Step Back Think, will be running their Lace Up Against Social Violence campaign, which aims to raise awareness around social violence and the consequences that a violent decision made in a split second can have on the wider community
ARE YOU ON BOARD? 2015
Vicsport is today pleased to announce the launch of the first of three new videos as part of the Are You On Board campaign to raise awareness of the benefits of diversity and inclusion to grassroots sport organisations
GOOD GOVERNANCE FRAMEWORK & TOOLKIT UPDATE RELEASED
Vicsport is pleased to announce the release of the updated Good Governance Framework & Tool Kit (2015)
Budget Provides $226 Million for Community Sports and Facilities
The 2015-16 Victorian Budget provides $226 million to support the community sports clubs and upgrade stadiums and venues across the state so they can host more events and hold more spectators
VICSPORT RESPONDS TO THE 2015/16 STATE BUDGET
6th May 2015 Vicsport is pleased that the Government recognises sport as an excellent vehicle for community growth and development in its 2015/16 budget which includes additional funding for community sporting facilities
Good Sports – ice, alcohol and other drug forums
Close to 1,500 Victorians have benefited from Good Sports ‘Tackle the issue’ forums
Workforce Development Planning Project
In recent months, Vicsport has been a piloting a new project with 3 State Sport Association (SSA) to facilitate the creation of Workforce Development Plans, with the support of Vicsport preferred suppliers of Human Resource support, HR Advice Online
Calisthenics Victoria Good Governance Case Study
By Brigid Curran “CVI Continues on our pathway to Good Governance and this is in no small way thanks to the assistance of Vicsport
Budget Provides $226 Million for Community Sports and Facilities
The 2015-16 Victorian Budget provides $226 million to support the community sports clubs and upgrade stadiums and venues across the state so they can host more events and hold more spectators
FAIR GO, SPORT! SCHOOLS ANNOUNCED FOR 2015
The Fair go, sport! schools project is an initiative funded by the Australian Sports Commission aimed at making schools safer and more inclusive for same sex attracted and sex and gender diverse students (SSAGD), through sport and physical education
BUILD YOUR CAPACITY TO MAKE IDEAS HAPPEN WITH VICSPORT’S FORWARD THINKING SERIES
Making Ideas Happen Workshop, Tuesday 28 April, at Royal College of Surgeons
BENEFITS OF DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION IN GRASSROOTS SPORT CAMPAIGN
In 2014 Vicsport initiated the Are You On Board? (AYOB) Campaign to support conversation and action around gender diversity on Victorian SSA boards
VICSPORT IS SEEKING EMERGING THOUGHT LEADERS FOR THINK TANK
Do you consider yourself an Emerging Thought Leader in Victorian community sport? Make a pitch to attend our Emerging Leaders Think Tank on Tuesday May 12 and play a key role in Vicsport’s Forward Thinking Series
COLLABORATION THE KEY AS LEADERS CONVERGE
Vicsport's Leading Thinkers Forum held today at the Donkey Wheel House in Melbourne's CBD saw some of Victoria’s leading thinkers in community sport gather to discuss and reflect on the changing landscape in which they operate
NEW RESEARCH: VALUE OF A COMMUNITY FOOTBALL CLUB
On 27 February AFL Victoria released the findings of research undertaken by La Trobe University determining the social value of a "typical" community football club including its social, health and community impact
CASE STUDY: ARE YOU ON BOARD? CAMPAIGN
In 2014 Vicsport released the “Are You On Board?” Campaign promoting the importance and benefits of diversity on Boards to Victorian State Sport Associations
ARE YOU RESPONSIBLE FOR GETTING YOUR COACHES AND OFFICIALS FIT AND READY FOR ACTION?
If you are you need to come to Vicsport’s next Coaching and Officiating Forum
LEARN HOW TOP INNOVATORS ‘GENERATE INNOVATIVE IDEAS SIMPLY AND QUICKLY’
Vicsport’s Forward Thinking Series continues on 19 March with a practical workshop that will improve your capability to be innovative, and generate game-changing ideas simply and quickly
REVIEW: INSIGHTS AND INNOVATION LAB
This post is the first in a two part series by David Hood from Doing Something Good inspired by the recent Insights and Innovation Lab, presented as part of Vicsport’s Forward Thinking Series delivered with support from VicHealth
VICSPORT & SPORTSPEOPLE WORKING TOGETHER FOR VICTORIAN SPORT
2015 marks the 19th year of Sportspeople’s recruitment operations in Australia and the 16th year of the acclaimed Sportspeople Jobs Market
NEW RESOURCE: TRANSGENDER PEOPLE AND SPORT
The Victorian Equal Opportunity and Human Rights Commission has launched a groundbreaking guideline designed to promote the participation of transgender people in sport
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT: INVESTING IN YOURSELF
As a Sports Consultant at Vicsport I am often required to host and facilitate meetings, working groups and workshops of various sizes for a broad cross-section of the sporting industry
SPREADING YOUR NETWORK WEB
On Tuesday the 9th of December, a group of women all working in varying facets of the sporting industry, came together to learn how to make the most out of networking
TRANSGENDER PEOPLE AND SPORT RESOURCE LAUNCH AND PRIDE MARCH - VEOHRC
Transgender People and Sport: Resource Launch The Victorian Equal Opportunity and Human Rights Commission is launching a new guideline - Transgender people and sport: complying with the Equal Opportunity Act 2010
INSIGHT AND INNOVATION LAB TO LAUNCH VICSPORT FORWARD THINKING SERIES
Build your capability to innovate in the changing business of community sport
VICSPORT LAUNCH ‘FORWARD THINKING SERIES’ IN PARTNERSHIP WITH VICHEALTH
Vicsport to deliver a series of ‘forward thinking’ events to support the community sport industry develop cutting edge ideas on how to get more people active through sport
NEW ADVICE TO HELP ACTIVE VICTORIAN WOMEN
Victorian women of all ages now have access to the latest exercise, health and nutrition research and advice thanks to a series of fact sheets designed to give women the right information to make the right choices at different stages of their lives
BEHIND THE SCENES AT THE ASIAN CUP: EXCLUSIVE MEMBER OPPORTUNITY
This event is now at capacity
VICHEALTH’S PHYSICAL ACTIVITY INNOVATION CHALLENGE: AN EXCITING ADVENTURE AHEAD FOR CHALLENGE WINNERS
“The successful projects will help provide more flexible, social and less structured opportunities for Victorians of all ages to get active
MAINTAINING BEST PRACTICE REQUIRES REGULAR REVIEW
Over the past 6 years Vicsport has worked with in excess of 30 State Sporting Associations to improve their governance practices and policies through the Good Governance program
SAFEGUARDING CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE IN SPORT, EVERYBODY'S RESPONSIBILITY
Vicsport recently undertook consultation with more than sixty state and regional sporting organisations to examine the role these organisations play in protecting children from harm and identify areas for future action
WHY MEMBERSHIP IS STILL ALIVE
Recent trends suggesting a move away from membership and a reliance on digital only methods of membership recruitment and retention have not delivered the membership panacea manyhad hoped
THE BUSINESS CASE FOR GENDER DIVERSITY ON BOARDS
In recent years I have delivered a number of presentations about the benefits of including women and girls in sport
BOARD DIVERSITY FOR SPORT’S SAKE – THE IMPACT ON RISK MANAGEMENT
Gender diversity on boards has been a much discussed issue both in and out of sport for many years
MORE THAN A “1 PERCENTER” - BOARD DIVERSITY AND FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE
Over the last few weeks I’ve spent time interviewing four amazingly talented individuals, asking about their experience working on and with the boards of sport organisations
PLAY BOARD: SPORT, CULTURE AND GENDER DIVERSITY
Gender disparity in Australian workplaces, such as the disparity between men and women in leadership roles, perpetuates existing stereotypes about the role of women, both at work and in society in general
COACH WELFARE: ARE YOUR COACHES EXPERIENCING HIGH LEVELS OF STRESS?
Although the following study was conducted with AFL coaches the findings are applicable to, and currently being used, in general coach welfare across many sports and levels of coaching
END OF YEAR CELEBRATIONS – WHAT DO YOU NEED TO CONSIDER?
As business owners and those responsible for the end of year celebrations, which often include an employee Christmas function, it’s important to consider your responsibilities when hosting work‑related events
'ARE YOU ON BOARD' – ANSWERING THE CALL TO ACTION
Over two weeks ago, Vicsport released a new campaign to support Victorian Sport Organisations address gender diversity on their boards titled ‘Are You On Board?’ The response to the campaign over the last two weeks has been overwhelmingly positive
INDIVIDUALS & ORGANISATIONS? – THE HIGH PERFORMANCE & PARTICIPATION ARGUMENT FOR GENDER DIVERSITY ON BOARDS
A long standing discussion in affecting change within sporting circles is ‘Participation or High Performance?’ As individuals passionate about the sector, we frequently prioritise one area over the other and cite the long standing arguments of “You can’t have high performance unless you have broad participation” vs
Inside the VPN - Alison Lyons
Watch the full interview hereAbout AlisonVPN Membership: Industry Professional How many year have you been in the sport industry? 12 yearsCurrent organisation/s: Gymnastics VictoriaJob title: General Manager Gymnastics DevelopmentHow long have you been in this position? Three yearsWhere did you get your first start in the sport industry? In Australia it was with Cricket Australia as a Youth Participation Coordinator in 2011
Safer Sport Training Courses - February 2019
Safer Sport Training Courses VICTORIA February 2019 Level 1 Sports Trainer – 1-day course Saturday 16th February8
Concussion in sport - what you need to know
There is growing concern in Australia and internationally about the incidence of sport-related concussion and potential health ramifications for athletes
