Kwinana Club Development

As you may have heard, KidSport recently doubled its voucher program from $150 to $300 per eligible child! The program provides financial assistance to families to ensure all kids have the opportunity to participate in sport, remain physically active, and build long-lasting friendships.

Not only can the vouchers go towards club registration fees, they can also be used towards essential playing equipment and uniforms.

The program is available to children aged between 5 and 18 years who are named on a valid Health Card or Pensioner Concession Card with up to $300 available per financial year.

For further information, please visit https://www.dlgsc.wa.gov.au/funding/sport-and-recreation-funding/kidsport or contact Anna, Administration and Special Projects Officer, on 9439 0200 if you have any questions.

The Kwinana Community Funding Program, in partnership with Kwinana Community Chest, is now accepting applications for grants of up to $5,000. We support projects such as:

• Local group management
• Workshops, development, and training
• Minor equipment purchases

Applications close on 4 September. Further information can be found here https://shorturl.at/ikJT0, or please contact our Administration and Special Project Officer on 9439 0200.

Don't miss this great opportunity!

On Wednesday 9 August, we hosted our monthly skill-boosting workshop, Collaboration and Conflict Resolution. The workshop was facility by Donna Bates, who is passionate about working with clubs, organisations, and businesses to achieve their strategic vision.

We had a great turnout to the session, and we want to thank all those who attended.

Our monthly workshops are part of the Every Club program funded by the Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries and it's FREE for local clubs, organisations, and groups to attend. The next workshop will be on Wednesday 13 September (5:45pm arrival time for a 6pm start time) at The Wellard Tavern and the topic is Succession and Business Planning, a tool that all clubs and groups will find beneficial. To register please click visit https://www.lovemykwinana.com/community-networking-group.

Hi Everyone!

I wanted to introduce myself as I begin my new appointment as Senior Team Leader - Club Development and Health. It's been a busy first week in this new role, and I'd love to share a bit about my journey and aspirations with you.

The majority of my professional career has been centered around health, sports, and recreation. For the last 10 or so years I have worked as the Sports and Programs Team Leader at Kwinana Recquatic which involved running the social sports competitions at the Centre, co-ordinating junior programs along with managing stadium operations.

A bit of a personal background about me is that I was raised in Kwinana and have spent most of my life as a Kwinana resident! I have two teenage children who are actively involved in sports, so am familiar with the challenges that come with running a sporting club.

I wanted to say a big thank you to Chantel Harmer for stepping into the role for the last few weeks and for showing me the ropes on my first week. Thanks Chantel!

I will be at the next Skills Boosting Workshop on Wednesday 9 August at The Wellard Tavern. The topic for August is Collaboration and Conflict Resolution. We still have limited places available, so if you haven’t yet, you can register here. I hope to see you all there!

I am so excited to take on this new role and work alongside the local clubs and organisations in assisting them to thrive in the community. I am always open to ideas and feedback and welcome you to contact me at any time! My best contact details are via clubs@kwinana.wa.gov.au or 9439 0283.

National Volunteer Week 2023 (NVW2023) is Australia’s largest annual celebration of volunteers. From Monday 15 to Sunday 21 May 2023, we will celebrate, thank and recognise the significant contribution the 3 million sport volunteers make across Australia.

The theme for NVW2023 is The Change Makers, representing a celebration of our power to drive change and ensure volunteering is inclusive of all members of the Australian community.

The ASC will be showcasing the incredible people who volunteer in sport and the vital roles they play in delivering sport programs across Australia.

We are asking all Australians (through the promotional tagline) to give: “3 cheers for volunteers!”

Thank You

1. For Getting Involved
2. For Everything You Do
3. For Making a Difference.

If your club would like to get involved there are some links to resources below
https://www.sportaus.gov.au/volunteering/nvw
https://www.volunteeringaustralia.org/get-involved/nvw/

Just a quick update to announce that I will be stepping into the role of Senior Team Leader - Club Development & Health while it is vacant until recruitment can be completed.
Some of you may already know me from around the city or from my role as Community Facilities - Bookings Officer
and I am now excited to work closer with all clubs.

I will be attending the next Skills Boosting Workshop on Social Inclusion and Disability Awareness on Wednesday 10 May!
So make sure you register to come see me in person. Registrations via: https://www.lovemykwinana.com/community-networking-group

More information about contacting me and what's next for Club Development will follow next week.
In the meantime please continue to report any maintenance or facility issues or for bookings support to the Bookings team via SpacetoCo or email Bookings@kwinana.wa.gov.au or phone 9439 0407 during business hours, for anything urgent outside of business hours City Assist can be contacted on 9439 0200.

Friday 16 June 2023

9:00am to 2:00pm

Mandurah Offshore Fishing and Sailing Club
115 Breakwater Parade
Mandurah WA 6120

Tickets are FREE

https://www.dlgsc.wa.gov.au/department/events/event/2023/06/16/sport-and-recreation/peel-sports-forum-2023

The City are holding two ‘Building a Welcoming and Inclusive Kwinana’ community workshops at the end of April about cultural inclusion. Come together for one of our 90-minute workshops to uncover the strengths in Kwinana, how we can build the capacity of community, be the drivers of change and help create more cultural inclusion.

Community Workshop #1

Thursday 27 April

9.30am – 11am

Ken Jackman Hall, Darius Wells Library and Resource Centre

Free creche available

Community Workshop #2

Saturday 29 April

3pm – 4.30pm

Saffron Curry House, 4 Price Pkwy, Bertram

Registrations are essential for catering purposes. To complete the online registration form please visit https://www.lovemykwinana.com/building-a-welcoming-and-inclusive-kwinana

The Leadership, Youth and Respect in Kwinana (LYRiK) Program recognises the achievements of young people and provides mentoring opportunities to those aged 10 to 24 years who live, work or go to school in Kwinana. The LYRiK Program aims to develop leadership skills, financial, budgeting and goal setting skills, community-building skills, independence, confidence and resilience, and consists of the LYRiK Scholarships Program and the LYRiK Awards.

LYRiK Scholarships Program is now offering twelve $1000 Scholarships to young people aged 16 – 24 years who live, work or go to school in Kwinana, have an education or employment goal and would benefit from mentoring. Applicants can bring their own existing mentor or we can find a mentor for you.

We will offer two Scholarships each under six different categories:

1. Sports, Fitness and Health – For occupations such as personal trainer, nurse, dietician, physiotherapist, coach, sports instructor or doctor.

2. Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) and Sustainability – For occupations such as engineer, maths teacher, environmental consultant, software designer or lab technician.

3. Community Services and Defence - For occupations such as youth worker, community development officer, army officer, navy officer, counsellor, police officer or fire fighter

4. Hospitality and Retail - For occupations such as customer service officer, retail assistant, barista, store manager or chef.

5. Arts and Culture - For occupations such as film maker, painter, tourism operator, cultural consultant, photographer, dancer or heritage worker.

6. Trades and Business - For occupations such as lawyer, plumber, electrician, beautician, cabinet maker or hairdresser.

Successful recipients will attend 4 x 90 minute mentoring sessions in May at the Zone Youth Space and will be invited to attend the annual LYRiK Awards on 20 June. Mentoring sessions will focus on building skills in financial planning, budgeting and goal setting as well as finding out more about your chosen area from a mentor.

If you are interested in applying please complete the online application form at https://www.kwinana.wa.gov.au/scholarships. Applications close 2 April.

City staff are available to help anyone complete the application form. Please call 9236 4550 or email youthdev@kwinana.wa.gov.au