Kwinana Club Development

It is with sadness but an immense amount of gratitude that I announce that I am leaving the position of Community Development Officer (Recreation & Health) for a promotion to the Community Facilities Planning Team. This means that I will leave my role in being the first-point of contact/liaison between clubs and council, and we will re-hire for an experienced club development officer to fill this position. We hope to hire someone by the time Winter season commences.

My new role sees me lead the Bookings Team, Kwinana Volunteer Centre, the Creches and the Loop Trail officer. I will be heavily involved in the planning, consultation and design of the City's new public open spaces and hirable facilities. Kwinana sports clubs will be at an advantage, with someone of my club development background stepping into an influential role that will help shape our new facilities for years to come. Ensuring ALL our regular hirers and community members have facilities that are fit for purpose, well utilised, accessible and welcoming is my top priority!

This is not a goodbye, but more of a see you soon - I can't wait to watch your clubs grow and to help design facilities that meet those growing needs in future!

- Jessie

Represent your Kwinana Sports Club with a bit of healthy rivalry in a day of bowls at the Kwinana Bowling Club. Which sport will reign supreme?!

When: Sunday 22nd January 2023

Where: Kwinana Bowling Club - Brownell Cres, Medina

Cost: $40 per team (submitted with nomination form).

Payment to Kwinana Bowling Club Bsb 066135 Acc 00800117 Use club name as reference. Email to kwinanabc@westnet.com.au for the form

Entry fees include lunch and afternoon tea.

Sporting clubs play a vital role in role modelling positive behaviours and creating a healthy community environment.

Join the Good Sports Team to find out more about how to manage alcohol and illegal drugs as well as promoting safe transport to and from club events.

The session will cover:

• Role-modelling healthy behaviours for younger members
• Preventing and reducing alcohol-related harms
• Encouraging a healthy, smoke-free environment
• Supporting mental health initiatives and reducing stigma
• Making sure everyone gets home safely (and much more)

In addition, Jessie Burke - Community Development Officer (Recreation and Health), City of Kwinana - will be giving a Kwinana sporting community update.

Details:

• Date: Tuesday 22 November 2022
• Start Time: 6.30 PM
• Finish Time: 7.30PM
• Location: Darius Wells Library and Resource Centre (Ken Jackman Hall), Robbos Way, Kwinana Town Centre, WA, 6167

This event is free but registration is essential.

Find out more: https://goodsports.com.au/

Registration: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/good-sports-forum-building-positive-clubs-cultures-in-kwinana-registration-441429967917

Active Kids grants are intended to assist clubs and organisations to support and encourage young Australians, aged 20 or under, to improve their physical and mental health by increasing their participation in sport. In some cases, clubs can apply for up-to $10,000 for new equipment and uniforms. Visit the link for more.

Finally! The construction of the City's newest facility, Ngook Boorn Mia-Mia/Honeywood Pavilion and Oval, is almost complete. The building is expected to be open in October 2022. From now until Friday 16th September 2022, your club or community group can apply to be a seasonal tenant of the new facility by completing the Registration of Interest process.

The pavilion/mia-mia is being built on the south-west corner of Honeywood Oval, adjacent to Honeywood Primary School. The oval is shared with Honeywood Primary School who have exclusive access during normal school hours (8am to 4pm). The reserve, cricket nets and adjacent playground facility are well used by the community outside of these hours not only because of its quality green space but because it is an important open space for health, connection and social wellbeing. The oval is a hub for activity each week, and is home to regular community events such as the the Local Honeywood Farmers Market.

The City encourages all applicants to consider the mixed used of the site and to look for opportunities for partnerships or concurrent use.

To apply and find out more about the facility visit

Club Development Officer, Wendy from City of Mandurah has sent through an awesome opportunity that you may be interested in getting involved in.

Developed by Clubs WA for Board/Committee members of WA Community Clubs and Associations

• Unsure of your legal obligations under the Associations Incorporation Act 2015?
• New to being on a Club Board or Committee?
• Need to know more about legal compliance and how it impacts you and your club?

This engaging and practical course is an essential introduction for any new or prospective Board/Committee member, along with long-serving members wanting to better understand their compliance responsibilities.

DATE: Monday 25th July 2022

TIME: 3pm (Allow three hours)

VENUE: Mandurah Bowling Club

COST: $5 per person

Registrations are required by Thursday 21st July and all clubs are welcome.

Contact Dee at Mandurah Bowling Club on : 9535 1438 or info@mbrc.com.au to register or get more information to see if it might be relevant to your club.

The City has recently been successful in gaining support for a number of club development initiatives. One initiative is a Community Webinars series, which is a great way for your club or community group to upskill on a range of topics. All content will be delivered LIVE on the dates and times indicated with recordings shared for ongoing learnings. The are no limit on the number of registrations. We encourage each club to log in and watch these live.

Upcoming workshops include:

6th July, 6.30pm - Building Stronger Clubs

Are you looking to strengthen your membership numbers and increase volunteerism? Learn how your club or group can utilise the theories of social inclusion to build a strong, connected clubs and groups..

3rd August, 6.30pm - Asset Based Community Development

Learn how to identify people within your community, club or group as an asset for their skills and talents with the use of some practical tools and resources.

7th September, 6.30pm - Inclusive Events

Learn the value of creating socially inclusive events in your communities that give people the opportunity to share experiences with one another, while learning more about the community around them.

Applications for the $1.65 million Sport and Recreation COVID-19 Cleaning Subsidy, supported by Lotterywest, are now open.

Subsidies are available to help community sport and active recreation clubs with COVID-related cleaning and personal hygiene costs:

• $2000 for clubs who own, operate, or lease a facility (such as clubrooms) and are responsible for the facility's cleaning costs.
  
• $500 for clubs who do not own, operate, or lease a facility.

Application close at 5pm, on Monday 30 May 2022.

Apply: https://www.dlgsc.wa.gov.au/funding/sport-and-recreation-funding/sport-and-recreation-covid-19-cleaning-subsidy-supported-by-lotterywest

The Peel Sports Forum 2022 “Volunteering in today’s world” is being held on Friday, 24 June from 9.00am – 2.00pm. Attached please find the flyer and program for the event.

Our guest speaker is Brad Sheppard, former AFL player, All Australian and West Coast Eagles Star. We have a great program lined up for our event which also includes:

• MC, panel facilitator and surprise presentation by Mick Colliss
• SSA Panel Discussion with panel members:
• Christina Matthews – CEO WA Cricket
• Rob Clement – CEO Basketball WA
• Simone Hansen – CEO Netball WA
• Peel Regional Academy of Sports (PRAS) – Q & A with PRAS athletes
• Youth volunteering presentation
• Growing your membership presentation

The link to further information and to register for the event can be found in the flyer or https://www.dlgsc.wa.gov.au/department/events/event/2022/03/25/sport-and-recreation/peel-sports-forum-2022

We encourage you to register to attend this event.