Foreward
Western Australians love their sport and recreation and getting outdoors to experience the diverse natural environments our state has to offer. Our enjoyment of these environments, however, does not come without its share of challenges.
Issues such as climate change, sustainability and natural resource management will continue to put pressure on the sport and recreation industry into the future. These issues have been identified in Strategic Directions for the Western Australian Sport and Recreation Industry 2011–2015 (SD5), which pays particular attention to sustainable organisational development, open spaces and natural environments.
Our communities are increasingly looking beyond businesses and governments towards other bodies to show innovation and responsibility in responding to these environmental challenges.
The very nature of sport and recreation and its use of natural and built
spaces means our industry has an inherent duty to respond to these
challenges. The good news is that the passion that exists for sport and
recreation in the Western Australian community sees our industry ideally
placed to respond to these challenges.
It is my hope that the
tools and resources in this pack will assist WA sport and recreation
organisations to understand their environmental impact, put processes in
place to reduce it and ultimately ensure that sport and recreation is
equipped to thrive into the future.
Hon Tuck Waldron MLA Minister for Sport and Recreation
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Minister for Sport and Recreation
Terry Waldron, MLA, Minister for Sport and Recreation, Racing and Gaming.
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