WRNSW Partnership for Strategic Planning Project

Linking with Local GovernmentAmanda Spalding

Vice-President

Role of Local Government

Womensport & Recreation NSW

• Councils own the majority of sport and recreation facilities

• Influence and often determine who uses them (increasing demand makes equity a lower priority?)

•Control how they are managed

•Make land use planning decisions about passive And active open space and how to accommodate high density living

• They have a BIG part to play and should be more active!

THE INTEGRATED PLANNING & REPORTING FRAMEWORK

Resourcingstrategy

- Workforce Plan - Long-Term Financial Plan - Asset Management

Resourcingstrategy

- Workforce Plan - Long-Term Financial Plan - Asset Management

Annual ReportAnnual Report

Operational PlanOperational Plan

Delivery Program4 years

Delivery Program4 years

Perpetual Perpetual monitoring and monitoring and

reviewreview

Community Strategic Plan10 years+

Community Strategic Plan10 years+

Community Community EngagementEngagement



NSW State Plan

NSW State Plan

Metro StrategyMetro Strategy

Regional Plans

Regional Plans

Council CommunityStrategic Plans

Council CommunityStrategic Plans

Regional Planning Strategies

Regional Planning Strategies

There should be a two-way exchange between state, regional and council planning

Links with State planning

Local and State Government Partnering Initiative - Objectives

• Improve access, participation and equity for women and girls through sport and recreation

Where are we now?• Research is a major part of the project• Asking Councils for their information about gender

participation rates male/female• One Sydney Metropolitan Council’s bookings data suggests

bookings for women and girls only 14% of total usage• Need to improve alignment of objectives between State and

local government


166 ‘Councils’ in NSW


Where are we now?Group Active Objectives Passive Objectives

35 Councils in Group 1 25: Take an active role in improving the health and well being of the community.

71% Active One Council – Blacktown – Sporting City Outcomes

10: See sport and recreation as facilities and asset management

29% Passive

38 Councils in Group 2 28: Take an active role in improving the health and well being of the community.

74% Active

10: See sport and recreation as facilities and asset management

26% Passive


What have we achieved? Research into all 73 Councils in Groups 1 and 2• Research Council Community Strategic Plans• Letter to all group 1 and 2 councils requesting data

on gender participation rates and seeking partners for Get Active Events

Received replies from several – good and bade.g. I have no information regarding split in availability

of sporting infrastructure to individual sexes. I am happy to advise I do not believe there are any discriminatory barriers to prevent ladies from participating in sport.


Achievements

• Met with 10 councils face to face

• Attended several council community strategic planning meetings

• South Sydney Regional Organisation of Councils – 16 Councils – population of 1.2 million has established a sport and recreation network to address equity, and supply and demand


Achievements

• WRNSW presented to sporting associations aligned with Warringah Council

• Invited to present to Marrickville sporting associations in August

• Invited to present to Rockdale Sport and Recreation Working Party

• WRNSW is building strong working relationships with SSO’s to deliver Get Active Events and improve development pathways into sport and recreation.

• Continue to work closely with the NSW Sports Federation to develop actions to achieve objectives.


Where have we made a difference so far?

• Pittwater – ‘we have now included additional strategies as a result of your letter to ensure greater equity, access and participation in sport in Pittwater for women and girls’.

• Warringah – building facility around pool for mountain biking at beginners’ level to encourage women in a male dominated sport.

• Rockdale – made changes to Integrated Planning and Reporting Framework to improve participation outcomes to under represented groups


What still needs to be done? Alignment

Regional Action PlansRegional Action Plans

NSW State PlanNSW State Plan

Council Community Strategic

Plans

Council Community Strategic

Plans

Regional Sporting Associations and Clubs

Regional Sporting Associations and Clubs

Womensport NSWWomensport NSW

State Sporting Organisations

Equity Results on the Ground

What still needs to be done?• Research and contact Councils in Group 3 – 93

Councils 56%• Campaign for best practice sporting equity – increase

momentum• Girls Get Active framework take up by Councils • Establish best practice sports amenities buildings to

welcome all ages, genders and CALD communities – prerequisite to funding

• Work with NSW Sports Federation to set and pursue equity objectives through State, regional sporting associations and sporting clubs


Womensport & Recreation NSWWomensport & Recreation NSW

Increasing demands and standards for sportsamenity buildings



About Us

WRNSW is the only organisation of its type in NSW. We are a state wide advocacy helping to promote positive perceptions of women and girls in sport and drive both profile and participation. WRNSW provides many opportunities for sporting organisations and individuals, who believe in equity for all women.

Our key objectives are:To help girls be motivated to start or continue with sport by delivering

Girls Get Active Events.•To help Sporting organisations deliver metropolitan and regional coaching programs to school girls and create future pathways.

To work with State Sport Organisations to help more women step up to senior executive roles and to increase the number of women on our

state’s sporting boards. To work with Councils in a Partnerships for Strategic Planning Project to

increase participation, awareness and access for Women in Sport and Recreation.

Contact Us

• Office – 02 8116 9734• [email protected]• [email protected]• 0412 015 881• [email protected]• www.womensportnsw.com.au


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