Valley Sport Update - July 2024

Valley Sport Update - July 2024

July 31, 2024

ASD Coaches Workshop

Wednesday May 29 saw Valley Sport alongside Play grp deliver our ASD Coaches Workshop. The workshop focused on equipping Community sport coaches with valuable skills and confidence to coach children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and junior/introductory participants."

Topics covered included:

  • Understanding Autism

  • Inclusive Coaching Principles

  • Practical Tools

  • Networking Opportunities

A copy of the slides and a range of free resources are available for coaches or anyone wanting to learn more about coaching participants with ASD on our website.

A special thanks again to our guest community coaches.

Safer Sport Courses

Valley Sport can assist you and your clubs members by organising the following courses (minimum numbers required)

  • Provide CPR (HLTAID009)

  • Provide First Aid ( HLTAID011)

  • Level 1 Sports Trainer

  • Responsible Service of Alcohol

If you are interested in completing one of the following courses, please fill out an expression of interest form here.

Clubs Encouraged to Get On The Front Foot

‘On the Front Foot’ is a free mental health development program designed by Valley Sport in collaboration with Rachael Willis, Principal Clinical Psychologist at Pure Empowerment.

On the Front Foot is a 60-minute workshop designed for local community sports clubs like yours. Whether in-person or online, this workshop will equip you with the skills and confidence to support not just yourself but others who may be facing mental health challenges.

If this sounds like something your club would be interested in hosting, please get in touch via email [email protected] or by filling out a expression of interest form here.

Regional Racquet Sport Roadshow

In June, Valley Sport staff attended the Regional Racquet Sport Roadshow hosted in Shepparton. The event was organised by Table Tennis Victoria and Badminton Victoria.

During the roadshow, Valley Sport presented to clubs from around the GV on the following important topics related to their local sporting clubs:

  • Child Safety: Ensuring a safe and supportive environment for all young athletes.

  • Marketing: Effective strategies to promote your club and engage the local community.

  • Governance: Clarity of roles and responsibilities for committee members to ensure smooth and effective club management..

If you are a local sporting club and want to learn more about these topics or have other inquiries related to your club's operations, please reach out to us.

Mooroopna Get Into Golf All Abilities

The first two weeks of the Mooroopna 'Get Into Golf All Abilities' program have been great. Participants have spent this time learning the basics of their chipping and driving swings.

This 6-week program, led by PGA All Abilities Coach Reanna Blake. The program is designed specifically for adults with physical, sensory, or intellectual disabilities. It's the perfect opportunity for those who may not feel supported in mainstream programs to learn and enjoy golf in a supportive and professional environment.

There are still spaces available, and it's not too late to join in the final few weeks. Register here.

  • Dates: Wednesdays, 17th July - 21st August 2024

  • Time: 11am - 12pm

  • Location: Mooroopna Golf Club

2024 Regional Mobilisation Summit

Are you passionate about the future of the Goulburn Murray region? Do you want to connect with fellow community members who share your dedication to the area's growth and development?

Join us for the 2024 Regional Mobilisation Summit, where you'll have the chance to collaborate, network, and shape the future of our communities.

  • 🗓️ Date: October 16, 2024

  • ⏰ Time: 10:00am - 4:00pm

  • 📍 Location: The Woolshed @ Emerald Bank, Shepparton

This summit will focus on bridging the gap between the needs of community organisations and available skills within leaders in our communities. Engage in meaningful discussions, identify actionable solutions, and feel empowered to drive positive change in our region.

Don't miss this opportunity to be part of a transformative event. We can't wait to see you there! Secure your ticket 👉 Register here.

The team at Goulburn Murray Community Leadership are excited to bring this new community building event to the region. Whether you volunteer and are passionate about the sustainability of your community organisation, group or club, or you work with not for profit community groups, you are sure to get something out of this event.

Seymour Inclusive Football Training

Inclusive football sessions are kicking off in Seymour. participants of all ages and abilities are welcome to join in.

  • When: Thursday 11th of July

  • Time: 4:00pm - 5:00pm

  • Location: Kings Park Back Oval, Tallarook Street Seymour VIC 3660

For more information or to register, please contact Wendy Kelly.

Valley Sport Club Shire Visits - August

Valley Sport are hitting the road to visit our shires and meet your clubs!

These drop in sessions are designed to give our team the chance to meet with our clubs and organisations face to face and discuss a range of topics including:

  • Grants and fundraising

  • Participation Strategies

  • Mental health workshops

  • Strategic planning

  • Volunteer training courses

  • Governance

  • Access All Abilities programs

  • Women and girls sport

  • Inclusive participation and addressing barriers

  • Any other areas you wish to discuss

August Calendar:

  • Monday 12 August Benalla

    • Benalla Rural City Council, 1 Bridge St E, 10:30am - 3:30pm

  • Monday 26 August Strathbogie

    • Nagambie Youth Hub - 10:00am - 4:00pm

Book in a specific time or feel free to drop in at anytime https://forms.monday.com/forms/01e6d505542cb535e1196bf3c1d9fa6b?r=use1

New Financial Reporting Revenue Thresholds

New regulations for incorporated associations were introduced last year that aligned tiers and revenue thresholds with the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission.

The new financial reporting tiers come into effect from 1 July 2024 and may affect your association’s reporting requirements, depending on which tier it falls under. Your association’s tier is defined by its total annual revenue.

For an association’s financial year ending on or after 1 July 2024, it will fall into one of the following:

  • Tier 1 – less than $500,000

  • Tier 2 – $500,000 to $3 million

  • Tier 3 – more than $3 million.

Additional reporting requirements continue to apply to tier 2 and 3 associations:

  • Tier 2 associations must have financial statements reviewed by an independent accountant.

  • Tier 3 associations must have financial statements audited by an independent auditor.

Both tier 2 and 3 associations must continue to lodge a copy of their financial statements with Consumer Affairs Victoria.

Regardless of your association’s tier, you must continue to prepare financial statements after the end of the financial year and present them at an annual general meeting.

Visit Consumer Affairs Victoria for more information on financial reporting requirements.

Benalla Urgent Care - Did You Know?

Are you a sports club in or around Benalla? If so, it's important to know that Benalla Urgent Care is open 24/7, ready to treat any unfortunate sports injuries you or your team members may encounter.

As a public service, Urgent Care offers free nursing treatment to anyone with access to Medicare.

For more information please visit here.

Increasing Junior Sport Participation

During the middle of 2023, we surveyed parents in the Greater Shepparton region with the aim of gathering information about their child’s experiences accessing and participating in sport and active recreation. We were interested in learning more about the challenges and opportunities that parents & children face when it comes to getting involved in these activities.

Liquor Licence Signage Compliance Check for Clubs

Is your club displaying the correct liquor licence signage

Liquor Control Victoria have made mandatory changes to required signage for licenced premises. (as of July 2023)

Licensees are required by law to display signage (posters/notices) around licenced premises, with information clearly visible to the public. Premises who do not display the correct signage may be fined over $900 (liquor licence breaches)

Clubs can view the information and download the updated signage here.

 

Emergency Sporting Equipment Grant

The Emergency Sporting Equipment Grant program provides funding for community sport and active recreation organisations across Victoria.

Access to this funding helps grassroots organisations replace or repair essential sport or first aid equipment that has been lost or destroyed because of unpreventable incidents, including bushfire, flood, significant storms, theft, arson, or criminal damage.

Funding available:

  • Grants of up to $1,000 are available for incidents that occur from 1 June 2024 to 2 June 2025.

Closes: May 31 2025

Change Our Game Professional Development Scholarships Program

The Change Our Game Professional Development Scholarships Program supports women to access professional development opportunities at different stages of their career pathway, from individuals in the formative early years of their careers, returning from a career break such as parental leave, emerging leaders, senior leaders, current and new or aspiring board members and those volunteering or working in community sport and active recreation.

Funding available:

  • Community Leaders: Grants of up to $5,000 to access skill development, for women who are volunteering or working within community sport and active recreation clubs or organisations seeking to build their skills as a leader in their community and sport.

  • plus five additional funding streams

Closes: August 26 2024

Murrindindi Shire - Quick Response Grants

Quick Response Grants provide support to social enterprises and not-for-profit community groups and organisations for smaller projects, projects with short timelines and are ideal for applicants new to grants processes

Typical projects funded under this category include:

  • Hall hire fees for public gatherings

  • Equipment replacement

  • Purchase of item to enable participation

  • Replacement of essential equipment

  • Essential and urgent minor repairs  

Funding is available from $250 - $2,500

Closes: Applications are assessed monthly

For more information, please visit the Murrindindi Shire Council website

Toyota Good For Footy Raffle

The Toyota Good for Footy Raffle is fundraising made easy! Toyota provides all the prizes for the raffle and grassroots clubs get 100% of the proceeds and there is no sign up or registration fees.

  • $5 per ticket

  • Free to register

  • Club keeps 100% of the proceeds

  • 49 prizes to be won including (Cars, Coaching clinics, Vouchers)

Closes: 9th September

For more information or to register your club, please visit: https://www.toyota.com.au/community/partnerships/afl-aflw/raffle

Telstra Footy Country Grants

The Telstra Footy Country Grants Program allows eligible regional and metro clubs can apply for grants up to $20,000 – helping strengthen, sustain and grow local footy.

Aligned to the AFL strategic objectives, the grants will look to strengthen the base and secure the future of community football through the following funding categories.

  • Grow and assist volunteer capacity

  • Grow and diversify participation;

  • Improve environments and experiences;

Closes: Round 4 August 7

Please note round 4 funding is extremely limited.

For more information please visit our website: https://valleysport.net.au/telstra-footy-country-grants/

If you have any questions or would like assistance applying for any of the above grants, please don’t hesitate to get in contact.

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