Issue number 18- 23 November 2004From the Director As many of you would be aware, Sport and Recreation Tasmania has undertaken several strategic planning sessions over the past few months. While the strategic planning process can be a time consuming exercise initially, it enables organisations to set a clear direction and identify a number of key strategies and projects to focus on. One of the key issues raised during our strategic planning was the need to identify relevant training and education as a key focus for members of the industry. I encourage people who want to undertake training within the industry to contact peak bodies. Peak bodies offer a range of relevant training programs to develop necessary skills to work in sport and recreation as a paid employee or volunteer. Interested parties may also contact Sport and Recreation Tasmania to find out what opportunities are available. Actively-in-Touch Opt-in If you would like to receive Actively-in-Touch automatically each fortnight simply click here and send the email that is generated, or email Lisa.Burstall@development.tas.gov.au with subscribe ait in the subject line. Serviced Office Accommodation The Tasmanian Sports Federation Inc (TasSport) will have office space available in 2005 at Sport and Recreation House, Self’s Point Road, Cornelian Bay. The rent is $210 per month plus GST and includes:
Short and long term leases are available. For more information call Megan Stronach at TasSport on (03) 6228 0897 or e-mail mstronach@tassport.org.au Club Development Network Sport and Recreation Tasmania encourages all Tasmanian sport and recreation clubs and associations to join the Club Development Network. This is a free, web-based program that supports the development and management capacity of sport and recreation clubs. Features of the network include an easy-to-use club development checklist, access to a large web-based resource library and regular electronic newsletters. For more information about the Club Development Network please visit the Club Development Network website at www.ausport.gov.au/clubs. Fast Track Skills Initiative The Tasmanian Government announced the Fast Track Skills Initiative in 2004 – 2005 to address the issue of Tasmanian businesses being unable to find skilled workers The initiative is comprised of a number of funding programs, some of which may be relevant to sport and recreation organisations. The Workforce Development Fund provides small to medium size enterprises with workshops to help them incorporate skill development issues into their business plan and to provide organisations with up to $5,000 worth of training relevant to their business. The Growing Enabling Organisations Fund targets registered training organisations and not-for-profit community organisations involved in training and employment. This fund will provide business planning workshops and up to 10 hours of individual consultancy on a relevant topic. Further information on these funding programs is available by contacting the Business Point Hotline on 1800 440 026 or from the Fast Track Skills website at www.development.tas.gov.au/fasttrackskills.html.
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University Placement Provides Hands-On Experience Lucy Murton, a student from the University of Tasmania, has joined SRT’s Burnie office for six weeks. This professional experience placement forms part of the Bachelor of Human Movement. During her time with SRT, Lucy will provide promotional and marketing support to the Circular Head Community and Recreation Centre facility in Smithton and the West Coast Council Recreation Advisory Committee. The Australian Sports Commission (ASC) is calling for nominations for the 2005 Ausport Awards. Winners of award categories will be announced at a lunch-time ceremony in Sydney on Friday 5 March 2005. This presentation coincides with the ASC’s Our Sporting Future forum from 2 - 4 March 2005 held at the Sydney Exhibition and Convention Centre. More information on the awards and presentation luncheon are available by calling the ASC on 1800 000 685 or from the website www.ausport.gov.au/events/ausportawards2005. Dirt Jump Park for Lilydale SRT has been working with the Launceston City Council to develop a BMX-style dirt jump park in Lilydale. While the park is still in the planning stage, SRT consultants have attended community meetings with riders, parents and local residents to discuss the feasibility of such a park, and to determine riders’ needs and wants. SRT consultants have also worked with council to address various risk management and design issues regarding the proposed park. Council is currently looking for in-kind assistance from the local community in the form of labour, materials and/or equipment. For more information, or to offer your assistance, please contact Keith Ryan at Sport and Recreation Tasmania on (03) 6336 2011. World Mountain Bike Conference While holidaying in Canada recently, Sport and Recreation Tasmania’s consultant Keith Ryan took the opportunity to attend the North Shore World Mountain Bike Conference on Sustainability. This three-day conference focused on three elements of sustainability – environmental, social and economic. There was considerable discussion during the conference about the economic and social impacts mountain biking is having in areas where participation is booming around the world. In addition to the conference sessions, Keith was able to see some of the famous ‘North Shore’ trails first-hand and look at techniques used to minimise environmental impacts of trails. For more information about the conference, please contact Keith Ryan at Sport and Recreation Tasmania on (03) 6336 2011. Tasmanian Institute of Sport Schools Expo Approximately 185 primary school students from the Derwent Valley participated in the Tasmanian Institute of Sport (TIS) Schools Expo at the New Norfolk Sports Centre on Tuesday 9 November. Students were encouraged to participate in the types of activities that elite athletes undertake in their training regimes. Athletes from the TIS Scholarship program were present together with TIS and SRT staff and Cricket Tasmania representatives. Less formal activities such as scooter board basketball and wheelchair-based games were also offered by the Tasmanian Sport and Recreation Association for People with a Disability (TASRAD). It was pleasing to see all children participating in a variety of physical activities on the day. One teacher noted that many of the girls who normally shied away from physical education classes were actively participating and obviously enjoying themselves. |
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