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Click on the links from the navigation menu on the left for all the latest news that affects clubs and individuals in the area of sport and recreation. WorkSafe VCFL "Defib Your Club For Life" Subsidy In support of the Defib Your Club For Life program, the VCFL will offer a $300 subsidy to the cost of a defibrillator purchased through Defib Your Club For Life. [more info] Training to be held for Kickstart Program The KickStart Program provides swimming lessons for children with autism, communication difficulties, sensory processing difficulties and developmental delay. Skills are taught at a level appropriate for each child, with an emphasis on safety and enjoyment. KickStart is focused on teaching children aged 3 – 12. Training will be conducted in Horsham on October 2oth, 2011. Contact Luke Werner at the Sports Assembly on 03 5382 4599 to book your place in the course. [more info] Sports Trainers Courses Announced The program of Sports Trainers Courses to be held in 2011 has been announced. [download courses brochure and dates] Working With Children Legislation The Victorian Government has introduced a new checking system which will affect some people who work or volunteer with children. The Working with Children (WWC) Check helps to protect children from sexual or physical harm by checking a person's criminal history for serious sexual, violence or drug offences and findings from professional disciplinary bodies. The introduction of the WWC Check creates a mandatory minimum checking standard across Victoria. Find out more about how this legislation affects you and your sporting club or organisation. [more general info] Horsham Walking Group Are you interested in regular walking but need motivation? The Wimmera Regional Sports Assembly has established a Horsham based walking group. Register your interest with PICSAR Manager Sam Witmitz on 5382 4599 or picsar@wrsa.org.au. Please include time of day that best suits, location, distance and any other relevant information. [more info] Victorian Volunteer Small Grants Community not-for-profit organisations that involve volunteers at a local level can apply for grants of upt to $5,000. [more info] www.sportslink.org.au/wimmera The Sports Assembly in partnership with the Wimmera Primary Care Partnership (PCP) is very excited about the development of www.sportslink.org.au/wimmera . The site is not just for sporting groups, it provides all clubs and activity groups with an opportunity to have their own web page containing club contact details and a place where activities, events and training details can be advertised. It is also a site where clubs and groups can go to for support, resources and information to assist them in their development. [more info]
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Download the latest e-news and Sportsview from the VicSport web-site Hard Grounds Seminar The Hard Grounds Seminar held on April 20th was of enormous value to coaches, trainers and clubs who attended. Paul Haas, who led the session, is a physiotherapist with Bounce Health Group and works with the Eastern Rangers Football Club, the Victorian Institute of Sport Gymnastic Squad and Basketball Victoria’s Intensive Training Centre Program. For further information and to downoad the presentation shown at this seminar click on the link [more information] Duke of Edinburgh Awards Exciting personal development programs geared to the growth of the individual, aged between 10-25 years. [more info] |
