News - Vicsport

Finalists announced for 2019 Victorian Sport Awards

The Victorian Sport Awards is the night of nights for the Victorian sporting community, recognising and celebrating the achievements of our home-grown premier athletes, grassroots heroes and those who have shown commitment and dedication to community sport in Victoria.

Wed 18 Dec 2019

Launch of the Victorian MPIO network

Vicsport, in partnership with Sport & Recreation Victoria (SRV) are pleased to launch the Victorian Member Protection Information Officer (MPIO) Network.

Tue 17 Dec 2019

Burwood Bulls bowling over mental health with Wings program

Recognising the need to tackle mental health, the Burwood Uniting Canterbury Cricket Club (Burwood Bulls) are providing a support network to their members through a player welfare program called WINGS.

Thu 12 Dec 2019

Bunnings and Vicsport Announce Partnership

Vicsport and Bunnings are delighted to announce a strategic partnership that will give Vicsport members the opportunity to join PowerPass.

Mon 02 Dec 2019

Vicsport Guiding Sport

Experts in sport governance after leading the push for improved governance processes and board diversity across the industry, Vicsport are now seeking further Expressions of Interest (EOIs) from sports requiring consultation services.

Tue 26 Nov 2019

Ron Gauci re-elected, Peter Filopoulos and Jamie Parsons elected to Vicsport Board

At the 2019 Vicsport Annual General Meeting held on November 19, Vicsport’s affiliate members voted to re-elect Ron Gauci to the Vicsport Board while Peter Filopoulos and Jamie Parsons were elected as non-executive Directors.

Thu 21 Nov 2019

Vicsport announce University partnership with CSSI, La Trobe University

Vicsport is delighted to announce the Centre for Sport and Social Impact (CSSI) at La Trobe University have joined as a University Partner, strengthening the connection between sport, active recreation and impactful societal research.

Mon 18 Nov 2019

Vic Gov Together More Active Grants help Vics get more active, more often

79 of Victoria’s sport and recreation organisations will share in more than $6.3 million in funding over two-years from Together More Active.

Fri 15 Nov 2019

Vicsport Governance and Leadership Training programs empowering women throughout Oceania

Governance and leadership training programs created by Vicsport are being utilised by the Oceania Gymnastics Union (OGU) to assist with empowering women, creating good governance protocols and helping people with disabilities get active throughout Pacific Island nations.

Wed 13 Nov 2019

Nominations Open for 2019 Victorian Sport Awards

It is with great pleasure that the State Government of Victoria and Vicsport announces nominations for the 2019 Victorian Sport Awards are now open!

Fri 01 Nov 2019

Doing Sport Differently Roadshows

Vicsport will hit the road in late November, bringing Doing Sport Differently roadshows to the East and West of Victoria.

Mon 28 Oct 2019

Vicsport goes international with visit from Tokyo Metropolitan Government

Tokyo Metropolitan Government delegate Mr. Kenta Ueno, a Senior Manager with the Tokyo 2020 Bureau of Olympic and Paralympic Games, recently met with Vicsport and Sport and Recreation Victoria (SRV) during a trip to Australia.

Thu 24 Oct 2019

The Person is the Prototype

In innovation-speak, we repeatedly hear that we should ‘test fast, fail fast’ in order to learn quickly and I often think ‘what does this look like in sport?’.

Mon 21 Oct 2019

Save The Date- 2019 Victorian Sport Awards

The 2019 Victorian Sport Awards will be held on February 26, 2020 at Marvel Stadium, recognising and celebrating the outstanding achievements in Victorian sport and active recreation.

Tue 15 Oct 2019

Sport Jam helps to realise TotALLy Active disability program

Attendance at Vicsport’s 2019 Sport Jam has helped Sarah Wheadon from Leisure Networks in Geelong bring her TotALLy Active program to realisation.

Wed 25 Sep 2019

Fitter for Life Gymnastics program proves age is no barrier to fitness

During Women's Health Week, Vicsport’s Tom Dixon was invited to observe a Fitter for Life Gymnastics program, designed to build the skills and fitness of older Victorians to assist with common life activities.

Tue 24 Sep 2019

Noeleen Dix's legacy in Victorian sport

One of Australia’s preeminent figures behind the scenes of Victorian sport, Noeleen Dix’s decision to call time on her 30+ year career across Netball Victoria, Netball Australia and Masters Swimming Australia has coincided with a Member of the Order of Australia (AM) honour.

Tue 27 Aug 2019

Vicsport guiding sports to achieve board quotas

Vicsport has helped to smash expectations regarding the State Government of Victoria’s mandatory board quotas, initially outlined in their 2015 Inquiry into Women and Girls Sport and Active Recreation.

Tue 20 Aug 2019