WA Sports Federation General Meeting -  WA Sports Federation held a General Meeting on Tuesday 31 March, with over fifty people in attendance.  This was a great opportunity for Members to listen to a range of industry relevant presentations, network with other Members and discuss relevant industry matters.  

All Members should now have received the minutes from the meeting.  The next General Meeting will be held in August.  If you require any further information please contact Jo O'Beirne, Administration Manager, joobeirne@wasportsfed.asn.au. 

Healthway - David Malone, CEO of Healthway, attended WA Sports Federations April Board Meeting to discuss Healthway's direction and priorities.  The presentation provided the Board with the opportunity to raise issues and ask questions.  As a result, WA Sports Federation will be shortly organising an opportunity for WA Sports Federation Members to meet and receive David's presentation and ask questions.

Independent Review Panel - Mike Allenby, Chair of WA Sports Federation and Rob Thompson, CEO, had the opportunity to meet with Colin Carter who is a member of the Independent Sport Review Panel.  This meeting enabled WA Sports Federation to highlight priorities and raise key items affecting and influencing the sport and recreation industry. 

This meeting was followed by the Perth Public Forum that was attended by approximately thirty people.  A range of issues were raised and discussed in line with the five terms of reference of the review.  The conclusions of the review will be released later in the year.  For more information visit www.sportpanel.org.au

BP Australia are offering 'Vouchers for Volunteers' who assist not-for-profit organisations.

Volunteers involved in not-for-profit organisations who use a vehicle for their volunteering activities can apply to BP to have the opportunity to be awarded with free BP fuel vouchers.

All applications will be assessed against the following selection criteria:

• Applications will be judged on compliance with entry criteria and the individual volunteering story provided.
• Organisation must be registered as not-for-profit and hold a current incorporated association number
• The individual applicant must use a vehicle in the process of volunteering and perform an educational, social or environmental function.
• Successful applicants must use the BP fuel cards they receive to pay for the fuel associated with their volunteering
• The final decision is solely made at the discretion of the BP Vouchers for Volunteers programme team and BP Australia Pty Ltd.

This may be a way to reward your volunteers.  Applications must be received by 5 pm (AEST) on 11 May 2009.

For more information or to apply for the vouchers click here.

The Sunday Times are seeking community sport and recreation photographs for inclusion in their community sports social pages. This is a great opportunity for you to showcase your sport or recreation activities.

If your organisation or club would like to be involved in this, please contact WA Sports Federation by Friday 8 May to register your interest and more details will then be provided to you.

Contact info@wasportsfed.asn.au or 9387 8100.

WA Sports Federation has recently modified it's website to include a variety of useful resources, website links and information to support Members, with the support of the NCS group.  We are currently seeking suggestions from Members about resource topic areas and information which will enable WA Sports Federation to develop and include the information on the website.

We encourage you to take the time to view the new part of our website and provide your input into this consultation.  The following link directs you to the Governance section which lists a range of topic areas for you to choose from.  http://www.wasportsfed.asn.au/resources-governance.php 

To visit the Resources section of our website see http://www.wasportsfed.asn.au/resources.php

Hockey Victoria are seeking an Operational Manager

Hockey Victoria is the peak body responsible for all aspects of the sport.  Hockey Victoria is seeking outstanding candidates for the new position of Operations Manager.  Based at the State Netball Hockey Centre in Parkville and reporting to the CEO, the successful candidate will be responsible for assisting the CEO in leading, managing and directing the policies and operations of Hockey Victoria. Read more.

Women's Sport Leadership Grants and Scholarships - Now Open

Applications are now open for the 2009 - 2010 round of the Sport Leadership Grants and Scholarships for Women.  The Women's Sport Leadership Grants and Scholarships are offered to inspire and assist development opportunities.  Applications will close 11 May 2009.  Read more.

Hockey WA are seeking a Operations Administrator

Hockey WA is seeking an exceptional organiser with stong communication skills and experience in a range of software applications to be responsible for the conduct of all championships and major events and provide high level administrative support within the Operations Department.  Click here for more information.

The Western Stars host the Women's National Wheelchair Basketball League

The Western Stars, WA's representative in the Women's National Wheelchair Basketball League, will be starting their season this weekend as they play host to the League at Herb Graham Recreation Centre, Mirrabooka from May 1 - May 3.  For more information click here.