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Meet the newest member of our team – Chris McKnight is your Sport Volunteering Project Officer. What you can’t tell from his headshot is his accent – originally from Whistler, Canada, he has been proud to call Australia home since 2007. His background spans across sport, tourism, business, and marketing – from grassroots participation right...
We have created a survey with the aim to understand the current participation by people with disability in sport and active recreation, barriers they face, and activities they would like to do if given the opportunity.The survey should take about 10-15 mins and is intended to be completed by people with disability, family member or...
Off the back of a successful pilot program last year, in partnership with North East Multicultural Association (NEMA) and Wangaratta Sports & Aquatic Centre (WSAC) we have provided a subsequent Water Safety Program opportunity for all ages to learn practical skills how to stay safe in the pool and open water as Summer approaches. The program got underway on...
In partnership with our local Specialist Schools network, and on the back of AFL finals fever, two teams of students from each Borinya Wangaratta Community Partnership, Wangaratta District Specialist School, and Banmira Specialist school played a round robin of AFL Nines down at Norm Minns Oval. The day was filled with teamwork, friendship, skill-building and...
In partnership with VMCH Disability Service Provider, in the Term 3 holidays, our team coordinated and coached an AFL Footy Clinic Day for VMCH’s ongoing school holiday program. Over 10 participants and their supportive carers cheered each other on while everyone was met at their experience level to practice, and learn new footy skills. Thank...
The Sport Volunteer Matching Program helps clubs identify ways to encourage existing members, families and supporters to step forward and contribute, while also connecting new volunteers with roles that match their interests, skills and lifestyles. Thanks to the support of Sport and Recreation Victoria, 21 clubs have been onboarded to the program. It has matched 33...
Project Officer – Sport Volunteering Located in Wangaratta Part-time or Full-time Contract Available, commencing Sep 2026 One year fixed term contract till Aug 2027 Educational Services (Post-Secondary) Award 2020 (+2.5% above award) + Super + Salary packaging About The Centre The Centre is a community-owned not-for-profit adult and community college, established over 60 years ago....
People with disability have the opportunity to build confidence, increase their community participation and develop new skills through the Inclusion Connect program, with the July session further contributing to positive outcomes. The Inclusion Connect program supports people with disability to connect with local sport and active recreation clubs in a welcoming and supported environment, creating...
Sport North East recently delivered Strategic Planning workshops to the Ovens & Murray District Swimming Association and Ovens & Murray Bowls Region, to explore the key steps involved in developing an effective strategic plan, including defining purpose, engaging stakeholders, setting clear goals, and developing action plans. Additional club development topics for the Swimming association, included...
Last week we were proud to deliver the Lead Your Way Network event in collaboration with AFL North East Border. It gave us great confidence that the future of our region’s AFL & Netball clubs is in very capable, caring and clever hands. The Lead Your Way local network supports current and emerging leaders across...