People working in sport, fitness and aquatics jobs in Australia and New Zealand are being called upon to participate in a national survey mapping employment and salary trends for the sector. 

The results from the 2008 Sportspeople Workplace Survey will be published jointly by Sportspeople and the School of Exercise Science and Sport Management, Southern Cross University later this year.

Sportspeople plan to conduct this Workplace Survey annually as the benchmark measure of employment and salary trends in the sector. 

The survey only takes five minutes to complete, and all respondents remain anonymous.  Everyone working in sport, fitness or aquatics in Australia and New Zealand are encouraged to complete the survey to ensure the results are reliable and valid.

Visit the Sportspeople website to complete the http://www.dsaconsultingservices.com.au/covers/Sportspeople.htm

The State Government converted Logue Brook Dam from ‘irrigation and recreation’ to ‘irrigation and drinking water supply’ on 1 May 2008.  A direct result of this decision has been the removal of recreational activities from this water catchment.

A $10 million Recreation Trust Fund has now been established to be administered by the Department of Sport and Recreation.  The community is encouraged to be part of the process by submitting your ideas.

See http://www.dsr.wa.gov.au/scripts/nc.dll?DSR.65838:HOMEPAGE::pc=HOME for more information.

It is important to note that your first step must be to contact the Department's South West Manager Troy Jones 9792 6900.

An experienced corporate events consultant, Hilary Silbert, is available to support your events.

Hilary has had her own consultancy for 15 years and has a background in sports administration. She was the inaugural sports administrator for IGGSA and the inaugural coroporate events manger at a local university.

Hilary is available to sporting groups interested in adding another dimension to the planning and profiling of their events.

Suitable for people who are looking for support, creative ideas, taking their event to another dimension or simply wishing to have an independent person to introduce alternative ideas that benefit their organisation and showcase their sport.

By doing this, the profile of the sport/organisation/event can be enhanced and sponsors/future supporters of the group can be fostered.

Support can vary from involvement in long term planning for scheduled events to simply providing ideas to a planning committee.

Groups interested in making contact to see if there is a place for this expertise can contact:

Hilary Silbert
P: 0409 375148
E: hilarysilbert@westnet.com.au

The Sport and Recreation Career Development Program aims to equip participants with a better understanding of the sport and recreation industry, increased leadership skills and improved industry networks.

There are three packages to choose from:

Student Futures Package: Offered to six students enrolled in at least a certificate III or first year sport and recreation related course.

Emerging Professionals Package: Offered to six employees who have worked in the sport and recreation industry for a maximum of five years.

Sport and Recreation Mentor Package: Offered to four employees with a maximum of five years experience who are partnered with an industry representative to undertake a formal process of mentoring.

For more information about these packages see: http://www.dsr.wa.gov.au/scripts/nc.dll?DSR.65838:HOMEPAGE::pc=HOME or contact Elizabeth Bradshaw on 9492 9719 or mailto:elizabeth.bradshaw@dsr.wa.gov.au

Applications close 4pm June 20 2008

2008 Australian Olympic Team Luncheon

Date: Thursday 17 July 2008
Venue: The BelleVue Ballroom Perth Convention Centre
Time: 12 noon - 3.45 pm
Dress: Lounge Suit / Day Dress with a hint of Green &Gold
Cost: Gold Tables: $2,200
Silver Tables: $1,320
Individual Tickets: $150
Contact: Melissa Joss: 9440 4211 or melissa.joss@olympics.com.au

If you have any news for the next SportsView eNewsletter please send the information by 25 June to mailto:HelenCunningham@wasportsfed.asn.au