Running an effective organisation means being able to undertake a wide range of functions, including finance and people management, marketing, operating a board and risk management. It requires good governance.
All sporting organisations are responsible and accountable for their governance. Good governance is an ongoing commitment to strong leadership, sound systems and continuous improvement.
Leaders play a critical role in shaping governance through their behaviour, oversight and dedication to continual development.
The Australian Sports Commission (ASC) co-designed the Sport Governance Principles through a whole-of-sector approach with State and Territory sport and recreation agencies. These Principles provide a national framework of good governance and are supported education, ,resources and practical tools to help organisation put them into practice.
In addition to ASC’s national resources, our department provides support to those who govern sport within Western Australian including state sporting associations, state active recreation organisations, peak bodies, associations and clubs. This support includes focused advice, training opportunities and access to high-quality governance materials.
The assessment process to review State sporting associations (SSA) and state active recreation organisations (SARO) performance against industry pillars.
The process to review a Peak Body’s performance for the previous 12-month.
The Industry Investment Program – Regional Servicing Grants provides funding to State Sporting Associations to deliver quality sport opportunities for regional Western Australians.
The Census provides organisations with an opportunity to review and report on their activities, participation, membership, workforce and organisational performance.
The Sports Governance Standards have been co-designed with the Australian sport sector to achieve continuous governance improvement in all sporting organisations.
The Case for Change is a key enabler of the cultural change required to improve gender balance within the sport and recreation sector.
Find sport and recreation associations in Western Australia.
ASC developed educational opportunities and resources to build the skills and knowledge leaders need to meet the principals and standards.
This free online course details the foundational skills of directorship for new and existing board and committee members.
This free course assists directors to explore the elements of a good risk management system to protect and grow their sporting organisation.
This free online course assists board and committee members to develop a strong positive culture in their sporting organisation.
This free online course explores diversity, its positively impacts on organisational performance, and provides directors with tools to increase diversity in their sporting organisation
In this course, explore the documents, processes, and systems that drive effective leadership and long-term success in sport
Ways your organisation can market and promote what you do.
Be aware of your organisation’s insurance coverage and how it might affect you.
Helpful information for boards and directors.
Advice on using and developing a constitution.
The new law for associations began 1 July 2016.
Request and view our Grassroots Governance webinar recording. Learn practical ways to strengthen leadership, decision-making and governance in sport and recreation.
We are committed to giving every club in Western Australia access to resources, guides and training.