Build a Stronger Sporting Community

The Department of Creative Industries, Tourism and Sport (CITS), in partnership with leading organisations across the sporting sector, is offering two free professional development opportunities for clubs, coaches, volunteers and administrators.

These workshops focus on two important areas for every sporting organisation: creating environments where girls thrive in sport and ensuring clubs are equipped to provide safe and supportive experiences for children and young people.

Why Girls Drop Out of Sport 

By age 17, around half of Australian girls have stopped participating in sport. Join renowned leadership coach Monica Beazley as she explores the reasons behind this trend and shares practical strategies to help clubs create welcoming, inclusive environments where girls feel they belong and stay involved as participants, coaches, volunteers and future leaders.

Date: Tuesday 28 July
Time: 5:00pm – 6:30pm
Location: Department of Creative Industries, Tourism and Sport, 246 Vincent Street, Leederville
Cost: Free

Safeguarding 101 for Sporting Clubs

Sport Integrity Australia, in collaboration with CITS and SportWest, will deliver this free workshop designed to help sporting organisations create and maintain child-safe environments. Participants will gain a better understanding of safeguarding responsibilities and learn how to recognise and report concerns involving children and young people.

Date: Tuesday 4 August 2026
Time: 5:30pm – 7:00pm
Location: Department of Creative Industries, Tourism and Sport, 246 Vincent Street, Leederville, or online via Microsoft Teams
Cost: Free

Both workshops provide practical knowledge and tools that can help strengthen club culture, support participant wellbeing and foster positive experiences across sport.

Places are limited, so register early to secure your spot and keep your club engaged.