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Action plan for your healthy active workplace program.
This section of the tool kit is all about developing your strategy and putting it into place.
This document is a summary of a research report prepared by Curtin University's Centre for Sport and Recreation Research and the Department of Urban and Regional Planning, Curtain University. This study was funded by the Department of Sport and Recreation.
Physical or “active” recreation is a physical activity that a person voluntarily undertakes in their leisure time for the
purpose of mental and/or physical satisfaction.
Physical activity is important for the health and wellbeing of women.
Activity log to help determine staff participation.
The Western Australian Planning Commission (WAPC) has approved the AK Reserve Redevelopment Plan in accordance with Section 26 of the Perry Lakes Redevelopment Act (2005). The Redevelopment Plan was amended following a 60 day public comment period. Development Applications for the sporting facilities will be submitted to the WAPC for a 42 day period.
Figures relating to the AK Reserve Redevelopment Plan.
Infrastructure Study
Basketball Stadium Built Form Summary Paper
Athletics Stadium Built Form Summary Paper
Rugby Facility Built Form Summary Paper
Sports Park Precinct Management
Consultation Report
Archaeological Survey
Archaeological Survey
AK Reserve Flora and Fauna Assessment
Environmental Assessment
Environmental Assessment:Rugby Site
Landscape Report
Traffic, Car Parking and Public Transport Report
Master Plan and Supporting Documents
Master Plan Figures and Appendices
Master Plan Environmental Assessment
Master Plan Traffic
Sports Medicine Australia (WA Branch) recognises that there are safe levels of alcohol consumption, however excessive consumption can be a major risk to the individual and public health and safety.
If you wish to apply for Recognition of Prior learning please complete the form and return to the Department of Sport and Recreation with the applicable fee.
Aquatic Sports Strategic Facility Plan November 2012
The National Coaching Accreditation Scheme (NCAS) and National Officiating Accreditation Scheme (NOAS) use competency based training principles, which involves assessment of the coach or official in order to gain an accreditation.
This guide contains a series or practical tools to assist with the development of an Asset Management Plan for a facility.
The aim of this workplace health and
wellbeing audit tool is to establish a
baseline for organisations to measure
improvements in the organisation’s health
and wellbeing culture.
The Australian Bicycle Council is the national body that manages and coordinates implementation of The Australian National Cycling Strategy 2005 - 2010.
This program is aimed at the new or first time coach, who has no previous coaching experience.
Being physically active is important for the health and wellbeing of Australians.
Strategic Plan
Powerpoint presentation
Creating a healthy workplace to enable employees to increase control over and maximise their health.
Sample wellbeing policy from the British Heart Foundation.
The department advocates and supports projects to strengthen communities through sport and recreation.
A comprehensive overview of the careers and courses available in Western Australia.
To incorporate the unique needs of the social, cultural and geographical environment of Halls Creek into the design of the Halls Creek Aquatic and Recreation Centre.
Installation of training standard floodlighting at Paul Garnett Oval, Koorana Reserve and Warnbro Sports Complex.
To improve functionality of the multi-purpose clubrooms at Higgins Park Reserve, located in an area experiencing urban infill.
To replace Leeman Bowling Club's existing natural grass bowling green (seven rinks) with a synthetic surface (10 rinks) to reduce maintenance costs, maximise community usage of the facility and allow for year round competition.
To provide a multi-purpose facility to service the future community sport and recreation needs of Kalbarri.
To maximise community use of the Dandaragan Bowling Club by installing floodlighting to the existing synthetic bowling green.
To resurface four existing hard courts with synthetic grass and construct one new multi-purpose hard court at Cuballing.
To construct an indoor heated aquatic facility open 12 months of the year to the Manjimup community and surrounding towns.
The Department of Sport and Recreation also offers a sports related Certificate IV in Workplace Training and Assessment.
This checklist can be used to provide a starting point for developing your strategies for your health and wellbeing program.
All children should have the opportunity to participate in child-safe environments and be free to take part in sport and recreation without exposure to the risk of child abuse.
This peer-reviewed cross-industry classification framework for describing POS was prepared by the Western Australian Department of Sport and Recreation (DSR).
How climate change is affecting sport and recreation now and in the future.
Coaches are an integral part of sport. They are motivators, skill developers, guides, mentors and community role
models.
Codes of conduct, or behaviour, give everyone a guide to what is expected of them if they are part of an organisation, are playing sport, or standing on the sideline cheering. They help us to behave ethically and professionally.
Powerpoint presentation
Physical inactivity is detrimental to the health and wellbeing of Australians.
This section of the tool kit takes you through the important steps you should take before you start to put any programs in place.
Cycling is a popular physical activity which is suitable for people of all ages. It can be undertaken as a form of exercise or for transport.
This course will provide a range of strategies for dealing with conflict and difficult people.
This guide will assist facility planners in determining the need for, and feasibility of community sport and recreation services. The model in this guide can also be structured to apply to program based solutions.
Sample wellbeing policy from the Department of Sport and Recreation.
Independent report March 2010.
This plan is available upon request in alternative formats such as large print, electronic format (disk or emailed, audio or Braille).
Response to the submissions from the AK Reserve Redevelopment Plan.
This report summarises and responds to comments regarding the Draft AK Reserve Redevelopment Plan.
2010/2011 reports and financial statements, including the year's highlights, Director General's report, corporate overview and grants approved.
2011/2012 reports and financial statements, including the year's highlights, Director General's report, corporate overview and grants approved.
Our mission is to enhance
the quality of life of Western
Australians through
their participation and
achievement in sport
and recreation.
A guide for the Chairperson. A Department of Sport and Recreation audio guide for sport and recreation clubs and associations in Western Australia.
Implications of Bush Forever, Water Sensitive Urban Design and Liveable Neighbourhoods for Active Sport and Recreation.
This survey asks you about eating, physical
activity, alcohol consumption, smoking
habits and stress and will take you
approximately 5 minutes to complete.
Total commitment and support, together
with a structured framework to
successfully develop and implement the
program are critical to your success.
A summary of the WWC legislation and how it impacts employers, volunteer organisations and the self-employed.
Providing information on environmental issues currently facing sporting organisations and clubs within Western Australia and to equip them with the tools and skills necessary to reduce their environmental impact.
Evaluating your health and wellbeing program allows you to assess the impact of your program on the organisation.
Throughout the year, you should aim to achieve your key outcomes as identified at the beginning of the project.
Western Australian Cricket Association Facilities Strategic Plan 2006-2015
This guide provides an overview of the facility planning process for a specific sport or recreation facility.
This information sheet outlines the steps to be taken where the employer is located in Western Australia, and the proposed Employee/Volunteer is located outside of Western Australia and must apply for a Working with Children Check prior to commencing work in Western Australia.
This guide provides practical assistance in undertaking a feasibility study for a proposed sport and recreation facility.
Figures relating to the AK Reserve Redevelopment Plan.
March 2009
December 2008
February 2009
The Department of Sport and Recreation coordinates the receipt and processing of all FOI applications relating to the department
A Strategic Plan for High Performance Sport
in Western Australia.
The Goldfields Sports Star of the Year Awards recognize excellence across all sports in the Goldfields in the categories of Sports Star, Rising Sports Star, Masters, Disabled Sports Star and the Service to Sport (Volunteers) award categories.
The document Governance Principles – A good practice guide for sporting organisations was created to assist members of boards, chief executive officers and managers of sporting organisations to develop, implement and maintain a robust system of governance to suit the particular circumstances of their sport.
The department's graduate program offers recent graduates the opportunity to work in the sport and recreation industry.
The Western Australian Planning system coordinates land
use and development by balancing a number of potentially
competing issues relating to the economy, social and
environmental matters.
Health at work needs assessment survey
Harassment is defined as offensive, abusive, belittling or threatening behaviour directed at a person or persons because of a particular characteristic of that person on persons. The behaviour must be unwelcome and of a nature that a reasonable person would recognise as unwelcome.
A brief description of some of the forms of
harassment that your organisation may have to
deal with and some examples of what may
amount to harassment.
Sample wellbeing policy from Healthway.
Use this questionnaire as a template, including only the questions that will provide the information you need.
The Department understands and recognises the importance of good nutrition and the role it plays in maintaining and improving health.
Survey from Heartworks
The Changing Workforce
Western Australia has a proud sporting tradition with an outstanding array of high performance achievements.
A guide for State Sporting Associations to deliver and facilitate High Performance program outcomes.
Final report
Step-by-step guide to obtaining a permit.
This information sheet has heaps of tips to help you stamp out harassment of officials.
Before appointing a design consultant, it is important to prepare a comprehensive project design brief. This will reflect the needs and aspirations of potential users and management and helps prospective design consultants to prepare submissions.
The need for community consultation within sport and recreation facility planning has been widely documented in a number of publications.
Determine any reduction in absenteeism and workers' compensation.
Western Australians are encouraged to incorporate physical activity into their daily activities or chores as all activity
is beneficial to health.
Understanding Indigenous participation in sport and physical activity may help to identify ways to encourage Indigenous Australians to become more active.
Increasing amounts of leisure time and disposable
income have seen greater demand for sport and
recreation facilities.
The sport and recreation sector plays a pivotal role in children’s development. It is important that
safe environments are provided for all children who participate in this sector.
This program is aimed at coaches who have moved beyond the beginner level of coaching and want to improve their skills and knowledge to improve athlete performance.
Participation in sport and physical activity is fundamental to the health and development of our children and youth.
Front Line Strength = Bottom Line Benefits
Presentation of an overview of the Healthy Active Workplaces
Energise the Workforce
Participation in physical activity is important for the health and wellbeing of all Australians. It also provides a range
of social, environmental and economic benefits for individuals and communities.
The guidelines mean analysis and reporting can be standardised to ensure a timely and accurate technical review of your facility or project.
The Major Stadia Taskforce was established by the Minister for Sport and Recreation to review the existing
state of the major football (all codes) and cricket stadia in Western Australia and to develop a plan/s to
serve the needs of the Western Australian public and major sports over the next 15-20 years.
Site selection matrix
Optimum Size and Configuration
Indicative Operating Cash Flows
and Project Funding
Review of Nominated Potential Sites for a Major Stadia
Ownership and Governance Structure
Condition and Functionality Overview
Initial Site Evaluation Report (1–18)
Short-listed Site Evaluation and Concept
Stakeholders Presentations
The information in this guide will assist facility managers to prepare a management plan for a sport and recreation facility. A management plan will ensure managers achieve efficient management practices for a successful facility.
A quick reference guide
Podcast about marketing, promoting and finding a sponsor for your club
Protecting your club’s members is about more than just making sure players take to the field with helmets or proper padding. You need to ensure that your club or organisation provides a safe environment for everyone involved, both on and off the field.
Mentoring is an effective way for coaches and officials to learn and develop under the supervision of a senior coach or official. Mentors can assist with coaching or officiating skills improvement and be a sounding board for problems.
Organised sport and recreation is more than a game.
It makes us fitter and more mentally healthy. And it helps to build social capital!
It is important to understand why some people choose to be physically active and why others do not.
A needs assessment is the vital first step in the planning process for a facility. This guide will assist facility planners in determining whether a proposed facility is needed by the community.
Sport and physical activities that are not conducted by a club, community club, recreation or fitness centre are known
as non-organised.
Provides an NOAS-accredited course incorporating the general principles of officiating at both the beginner and advanced levels.
Organised sport and physical activity refers to sport and physical activities that are conducted in full or part by a club, community group, recreation or fitness centre.
Sport and recreation clubs play an important role in making our communities happier and safer places. They are places where people get to know each other, and that creates "social capital".
Getting involved in organised sport or recreation can also have a positive effect on children's attitude and self esteem.
From a playing perspective, the sports surface is one
of the most important items of equipment in any facility.
However, selecting the right surface can be a difficult
task.
If you are visiting the Department of Sport and Recreation Leederville office there are several ways to get here.
Information on the exercise, recreation and sporting activities of Australians.
PCSC Annual Report 2010/2011 reports and financial statements, including the year's highlights, Chairman's report, Commissioner profiles, issues and trends and financial reporting.
PCSC Annual Report 2011/2012 reports and financial statements, including the year's highlights, Chairman's report, Commissioner profiles, issues and trends and financial reporting.
In 2000 the Town of Cambridge decided that the Perry Lakes Stadium site should be redeveloped as a residential estate and the sporting facilities should be relocated to AK Reserve.
Creating new sporting facilities at AK Reserve to complement the proposed high-quality residential development at the Perry Lakes Stadium site.
A guide for sport and recreation clubs and associations in Western Australia
Making Healthy Choices Easy
The Department of Sport and Recreation seeks to promote, encourage and support strategies to minimise harm from alcohol and other drug use in the interests of the health and safety of those participating in sporting and recreational activities.
Every child has the right to participate in sport and recreation activities without risk to their physical and emotional well-being.
The Department of Sport and Recreation supports the active involvement of well-trained, skilled and informed people delivering coaching services at community level through to supporting elite athletes. Good quality coaching will ensure that participants' experience in sport and recreation is positive, safe and fun.
People with disabilities are entitled to access opportunities to benefit from the social, physical and
health benefits of participation in community sport and recreation.
The State Government condemns the use of banned performance-enhancing substances and other doping and drug-taking in sport and recreation.
To enable representative athletes to compete in national championships Western Australian parents and State sporting associations currently need to raise up to twice the amount of funds as their eastern states counterparts. This situation is contrary to Federation principles.
The State Government will be guided by a series of principles to ensure Western Australia's long-term interests are protected when considering its options for funding support to a National
Sport Organisation (NSO).
The Department of Sport and Recreation (DSR) considers quality governance as vital to the future development of sport and recreation organisations. Good governance is a sound investment in quality sport and recreation service provision for the benefit of the Western Australian community.
The Department of Sport and Recreation advocates for sport and recreation settings which are harassment-free and encourage greater participation by Western Australians.
If it is not appropriate for a national championship to be hosted in WA (e.g. due to lack of a suitable facility) then the NSO should ensure that a program variation format delivering similar benefits is in place.
DSR believes that all NSOs should adopt an approach to hosting national championships that enhance the nationwide development of their sport.
DSR is committed to inclusive practices that encourage participation in physical activity of all people, regardless of their age, gender, cultural background, sexual orientation, disability, income and geographical location.
The Department of Sport and Recreation (DSR) recognises the value of sport and recreation to the Indigenous community and is committed to increasing participation in physical activity and building community capacity.
The Department of Sport and Recreation (DSR) holds integrity in sport as the basis of sport's reputation for fair and ethical behaviour. DSR acknowledges that leadership from industry is critical to the maintenance of community confidence in the integrity in sport.
In the context of junior sport and to protect young people from harm, the Department of Sport and Recreation does not support alcohol sponsorship. DSR strongly urges sport and recreation clubs and associations to seek sponsorships from companies other than those producing and promoting alcoholic beverages.
The Department of Sport and Recreation (DSR) supports access and opportunities for mature-aged participation in sport and recreation and physical activity because of the physical, social and emotional benefits it offers.
The Department of Sport and Recreation (DSR) considers there should be no financial benefit to a sport from any form of structural separation, i.e. by age, by gender, by geography or by activity.
The Department of Sport and Recreation (DSR) supports the active involvement of qualified officials preferably with accreditation appropriate to their level of involvement in sport and recreation. Appropriate qualifications are those provided through the national accreditation schemes and supported by the relevant sporting organisations.
The Department of Sport and Recreation supports initiatives to make sport and recreation safer for children and acknowledges that there is legislation that supports children's rights.
The Department of Sport and Recreation (DSR) actively promotes sport and recreation initiatives to support increased physical activity levels of Western Australians.
DSR's contribution to physical activity is focussed on both organised sport and less competitive, unstructured activity such as social/recreational participation.
The Department of Sport and Recreation (DSR) supports physical activity and sport in the school environment because active children are healthier, more attentive, more confident and less likely to be absent from class. Schools are acknowledged as excellent settings for the promotion and delivery of physical activity opportunities.
The State Government, through the Department of Sport and Recreation, has an expectation that sport and recreation service providers will familiarise themselves with the principles of the State Sustainability Strategy and factor in required responses in future strategic and business planning deliberations.
The State Government condemns any form of violent behaviour (physical and/or verbal) outside the rules of a sport and/or recreation activity.
The Department of Sport and Recreation (DSR) values, encourages and supports volunteering in order to secure the future delivery of sport and recreation opportunities for communities throughout Western Australia.
The Department of Sport and Recreation (DSR) supports the enjoyment of water-based sport and recreation activities in a safe manner. The department has committed to the WA Water Safety Framework 2004-2007 with its purpose to achieve coordination and collaboration among government and non-government agencies for the improved strategic management of water safety in Western Australia.
Good presenters can captivate people; they gain attention with a confident, enthusiastic approach and facilitate learning to develop competence.
Can be used by clubs or associations as a means of screening volunteers.
The preparation of a project design brief should occur once the need for the facility has been identified, and a feasibility study has been undertaken to ascertain the suitability and viability of the proposal. When the decision has been made to proceed with the development, a management plan and design brief should be prepared.
Publications produced by the Department of Sport and Recreation
The research and activity underpinning the content of this report builds on the May 2006 strategic analysis of the active, non competitive, recreation sector.
In 2005 the department committed resources to undertake an analysis of its services and programs for the recreation sector.
These codes are the first of their kind in Western
Australia and as such remain to be refined as part the
development of an industry best practice model.
This information sheet helps you to inspire people to become officials and how to keep them.
This report was commissioned by the Department of Sport and Recreation to provide an updated
review of information on workplace physical activity and health promotion programs to inform the developments of this agenda in Western Australia.
It has been twenty-one years since a dedicated review was undertaken of country sport and recreation in Western Australia. In that
period there has been rapid change across Western Australia's social, economic and environmental contexts.
Researchers from The School of Human Movement and Exercise Science at The University of
Western Australia were engaged to review Workplace Health and Physical Activity (WHPA) programs
and report the findings to the Department of Sport and Recreation.
A six-page summary of the key findings taken from the full report. Summarises the key findings from the literature review, the interviews with Corporate Health Service Providers and the survey with companies and organisations.
Organisations must accept that it is inevitable that it will encounter risk, the aim of ‘Risk management’ is for the board and the Chief Executive Officer to ensure that the risks faced do not result in significant loss or harm to the organisation.
Participation in sport and physical activity is important for the health and wellbeing of seniors. Benefits for seniors include improved physical and mental health, reduced risk of disease, social interaction, increased self-esteem, lifelong independence and overall wellbeing.
Social trends in Australia and their impact on sport and recreation.
Social trends in Australia and their impact on sport and recreation.
Creating a healthy workplace to enable employees to increase control over and maximise their health.
Dr Karen Martin, School of Population Health, The University of Western Australia May 2010
Sport and recreation has a bigger role in our everyday lives than we think.
WA’s sport and recreation industry has been guided by three to five-year strategic directions since 1997, giving the industry a framework in which to operate and develop. It has also guided State Government decision-making and funding directions and has been the catalyst for the achievement of a range of industry outcomes.
Sample Sport Safe policy
A guide for sport and recreation clubs and associations in Western Australia.
A review of recreation in drinking water catchments in South Western Australia.
State Sporting Facilities Plan Framework
The Projects Report is a current snapshot of industry facility needs and outlines major sporting infrastructure projects being developed.
May 2009. The Department of Sport and Recreation (DSR) engaged GHD Pty Ltd (GHD) to
complete a review of the remaining useful life of the Subiaco Oval stadium, as one
element in the Government’s considerations into the development options for
increasing the capacity of Subiaco Oval for Australian Rules Football.
Energise the Workforce
Work/Life Balance
Swimming is one of Western Australia’s most popular activities. It is suitable for most people and provides a range
of health benefits.
Tennis West Perth Metropolitan Region Facilities Plan 2006-2015
The Cycling Resource Centre is maintained by the Australian Bicycle Council (ABC) in implementing the Australian National Cycling Strategy 2005 – 2010 (NCS). The Centre is a repository for data, information and best practice relating to cycling planning
These one-day seminars enabled participants to implement a comprehensive program tailored to the specific demands of their organisation. It also provided delegates with simple tools for demonstrating the value to their organisation.
Gillian Street and Ray James: Mentally Healthy WA
Centre for Behavioural Research in Cancer Control, Curtin University
10.0 Financial Viability
11.0 Ownership and Governance
12.0 Community Feedback
13.0 The Way Forward
14.0 The Team
Making the case for a world class stadium in Perth.
2.0 Executive Summary Key Findings and Recommendations
1.0 The Stadium and the City Overview
3.0 Stadia and the Community
4.0 Vision
5.0 Technical Report Findings
6.0 The Stadium
7.0 Sites and Masterplans
8.0 Transport Assessment
9.0 Comparative Site Assessment
Burswood Peninsula
Subiaco Oval
WACA
Members Equity Stadium
Transport Issues
Environment
Making the case for a world class stadium in Perth.
Development Timeframes
Terms of Reference
Capital Expenditure and Heritage Issues
Introduction
Comparative Assessment and Facility Recommendations
Benchmarks
Governance and Financial Feasability
Design Objectives
Facility Brief
The Stadium
Site Assessments
East Perth Power Station Site
Kitchener Park
Perth stadiums - condition and functionality review
Perth stadiums - inspection of Subiaco Oval
Perth stadiums - inspection of Members Equity Stadium
Perth stadiums - inspection of WACA
WACA Proposal
Major Stadia Brief
35,000 Capacity
WAFC Proposal
WAFC Proposal (continued)
Town of Vincent Proposal
Sport and recreation is not about winning, it's about helping to build stronger, healthier, happier, and safer communities. Sport and recreation is not a luxury.
These one-day seminars enabled participants to implement a comprehensive program tailored to the specific demands of their organisation. It also provided delegates with simple tools for demonstrating the value to their organisation.
Funding tracks and trails
Certificate of Appreciation
A guide on how to recognise your volunteers
Community sport and recreation relies on volunteers who give their time to community groups.
A how to kit to sustain walking groups.
Walking is the most popular physical activity and is open to nearly everyone, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity or
socio-economic status.
This focus paper introduces the key elements of water treatment for public aquatic facilities. It outlines the issues to consider when considering filtration and examines the options available. The paper also touches on the need to develop the principles of water and energy conservation at the design stage.
This focus paper is the second part of a two part series on water treatment for aquatic facilities. Disinfection must extend beyond the pool water to the filters (refer to the Part A focus paper 'Water treatment for aquatic facilities - filtration and hydraulics').
Survey from Wellness Works
Part 2 - Needs Assessment Report
Part 3 - Facility Plan
Part 4 - Policy Report
Places to Play the Game/Grow the Game Stage 1 – Scoping Report
This document outlines the strategic direction for the WA trails sector for 2009–2015.
Record keeping template for use by clubs or associations to adequately show compliance with the Act.
Summary of the results of the WWC Industry evaluation.
The Department of Sport and Recreation (DSR) seeks to promote, encourage and support strategies to create safe environments for children’s participation in sport and active recreation.
Facts and information taken from the review of workplace health and physical activity programs in Western Australia.
There are three steps you should take as part of the process of creating a workplace health and physical activity program.
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