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NSC | IAKS 2024 in Partnership with Royal Life Saving Support Industry Future Leaders

National Sports and Physical Activity Convention | IAKS 2024 and Royal Life Saving partnered to support ten future leaders to attend the convention held in June.

The future leaders were able to participate in global discussions about the future of aquatic facility management, sports and physical activity trends,  contemporary policy needs, connect with senior industry leaders, and take inspiration from international initiatives.

The highly respected convention is typically targeted at executive leaders. This scholarship lowered access barriers and empowered a younger cohort to attend and engage with senior leaders from across the ecosystem.

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NSC | IAKS 2024 Unveils Groundbreaking Program to inform, challenge & excite the sports & recreation ecosystem.

The National Sports & Physical Activity Convention is thrilled to announce the launch of its highly anticipated conference program, aiming to discover what is possible in Inspiring Innovation and Driving Participation. Designed to challenge and inform the whole sports, recreation, leisure, sports facilities, and sports grounds ecosystem, it brings together an exceptional list of key national and international industry players, thought leaders, and experts along with insights from outside the industry for a transformative experience in how we lead, grow and improve sport and leisure.

Setting the scene will be the Global Thought Leader Keynote focusing on the pivotal theme of “Children – Our Next Generation of Participants and Leaders.” Delving into strategies for engaging and encouraging young people to stay active, promoting their involvement in community sport and recreation. The discussion will draw insights from successes and failures worldwide, fostering a resilient systems approach involving sport, government, schools, and providers. Join the conversation with Alison Oliver, MBE, Chief Executive Officer of the UK’s Youth Sport Trust, and Tom Farrey, Founder and Executive Director of USA’s The Aspen Institute.

Alison Oliver

Tom Farrey

Andrew Sly

Takanori Fukuoka

Tina Saaby

The National Sports Convention partners with the International Association for sports and Leisure Facilities to form NSC | IAKS 2024. This partnership garners continued international expertise with global keynote; “Spaces and Places – Development of Active Environments, Neighbourhoods, and Cities to Encourage a Healthier and More Active Society”. Featuring Andrew Sly, Deputy Director-General – Sport & Recreation, Queensland Department of Tourism and Sport; Takanori Fukuoka, Associate Professor, RLA (US), Ph.D., Tokyo University of Agriculture; and IAKS member Tina Saaby, Director, The Danish Town Planning Institute.

NSC Founder and CEO, Martin Sheppard commented “the NSC | IAKS 2024 remains dedicated to leading industry professional development and fostering innovative best practices that push the boundaries of conventional thinking across various sectors”. The conference presents eight distinct streams covering sport management, sports facilities, aquatics and leisure management, sports grounds and spaces. It extends to other integral components of the ecosystem, encompassing play, active cities, communities and individuals, schools and sports, as well as participation and inclusion. This comprehensive approach serves as the go-to professional development hub, catering to the diverse needs of the entire industry.

The 2024 program continues its long history of tackling the essential strategies of “Future Proofing Sport – Emerging Narratives Changing the Ecosystem of Sport,”. Gain broad and expert perspectives from David Sharpe, APM OAM, CEO of Sport Integrity Australia; Richard McInnes, Executive General Manager, Sport and Community Capability, Australian Sports Commission; Karen Jones, Chief Executive, Office of Sport; Amy Ridley, Director, Goalball NSW, Goalball Paralympian; and Alison Burchell, Chief Executive Officer, Solomon Islands National Sports Council.

NSC | IAKS 2024 program has further challenged itself to address the critical issues we face and present innovative solutions through eight cross-sector Big Issue Keynote Sessions. Including “Alternative Funding Models for Sport”, “The Future of Artificial Intelligence (AI) For Sport”, Participation and Inclusion – Compare and Contrast Global Strategies, Sustainable Design for Next Generation of Community Facilities”, “Active Cities – Strategy to Reality”, “The Environmental Narrative for Sports Grounds, Play and the Human Right of Young People to be More Active”, and “The Health Agenda”.

Witness also the alternate thinking we can all embrace from the likes of Chris Gillings, Venture Capital, Five V Capital Founder, Cut Through Ventures and Sarah Carney, National CTO – ANZ, Microsoft. IAKS Member Mike Hall, Partner, FaulknerBrowns Architects, IAKS Member Marc Riemann, Manager Aquatic & Leisure Centres, Cologne City Council.

With over 130 speakers converging to share their expertise, the professional development opportunity at NSC | IAKS 2024 is immense. Learn from Dr Allison Stewart, Deputy CEO, Infrastructure Victoria and Helen Connolly, Commissioner for Children and Young People SA, Diana Seng, Director, Children & Youth Program Development, Sport Singapore and Michelle Murray, Executive Manager, Health Promotion Systems VicHealth. The line up of great minds sharing their knowledge for the industry is unrivalled.

Chris Gillings

Sarah Carney

Marc Reimann

Dr Allison Stewart

Helen Connolly

Michelle Murray

Sheppard continues, “not only does the 2024 program confront the critical issues, it debates them, giving the industry a voice to question, discuss and challenge national and global perspectives and strategies”. Join the new session formats where industry leaders will present their perspectives. These will then be discussed between the audience and a panel of experts with skin in the game. The sessions offer an opportunity to debate these critical issues and vote for your preferred outcome and roadmap to achieve it. NSC | IAKS 2024 offers all of this along with announcements yet to come on the NSC Oration, more information on the 24+ workshops, 4 Industry Tours and two days of networking and fun in the coming weeks.

As we all know “the only way to discover the limits of the possible is to go beyond them into the impossible”, there we can Inspire Innovation and Drive Participation.

See the Full NSC | IAKS 2024 Program on the website here.

Editor’s Notes

The National Sports & Physical Activity Convention (NSC) has grown since 2016 as APAC’s largest and most prominent community sport and recreation convention and expo. In 2023 had overwhelming support and participation from the largest ever gathering of the sports and physical activity ecosystem with over 1,550 attendees and a sold-out Expo of 80+ of the latest products, services and innovations. The organisers work with its 47 collaborators to curate a program with international and Australian experts, providing the most comprehensive program on community sport recreation and sports facilities in Australia.  

Photos from the NSC can be found at www.nationalsportsconvention.com.au

Follow the National Sports & Physical Activity Convention on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and Twitter

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Further information contact Anthony Reed, at anthonyr@smartconnection.net.au or (03) 9421 0133.

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Royal Life Saving Society – Australia Dives into Exciting Collaboration with National Sports & Physical Activity Convention | IAKS 2024 Extravaganza!

Underscoring a longstanding commitment to collaboration and industry advancement, Royal Life Saving Society – Australia will partner into the prestigious National Sports & Physical Activity Convention (NSC) & IAKS 2024. This collaboration marks an unwavering commitment to strengthening the aquatic industry and leisure facilities ecosystem.

The collaboration will involve Royal Life Saving facilitating an engaging program stream as part of the overall national conference and convention.

Delving deep into the realm of aquatic and leisure facility management, the spotlight will shine on sustainable and inclusive practices, youth engagement and environmental stewardship, unveiling groundbreaking insights to meet the evolving needs of the national aquatic industry.

A dynamic exploration of emerging mega trends will augment facility management practices, with a focus on youth engagement, environmental stewardship, and the powerful drive for social impact through inclusive practices.

A significant emphasis of the stream will be on diversifying both the user base and the workforce within the aquatic and leisure industry, thereby enhancing the sector’s appeal and contribution to community well-being.

Martin Sheppard, Chief Executive of the NSC, shares his excitement about this pivotal collaboration, emphasising its importance in meeting the dynamic needs of communities and stakeholders.

“We are thrilled to join forces with the Royal Life Saving Society – Australia, pioneers in thought leadership on the social value and impact of aquatic and leisure facilities. They play an integral role in shaping society,” Mr. Sheppard declared.

RJ Houston, the General Manager – Capability & Industry at Royal Life Saving, echoes the enthusiasm for collaborative solutions.

“We are honoured to be part of this fantastic event and are poised to deliver an entertaining and thought-provoking program. Our aim is to engage senior leaders in transforming aquatic facilities into hubs that are more accessible, viable, and sustainable,” said Mr Houston.

Event Participation and Registration:

The NSC | IAKS 2024 joint convention is set to be a dynamic event, offering insights into leading an evolving, socially-conscious sport, physical activity, aquatic and leisure sector. Interested parties are encouraged to register early, with super early bird registration closing on 22nd December.

For further details and to register for the NSC | IAKS 2024 joint convention, visit National Sports Convention 2024.

Editors Notes

The National Sports & Physical Activity Convention (NSC) has grown since 2016 as APAC’s largest and most prominent community sport and recreation convention and expo. In 2023 had overwhelming support and participation from the largest ever gathering of the sports and physical activity ecosystem with over 1,550 attendees and a sold-out Expo of 80+ of the latest products, services and innovations. The organisers work with its 40+ collaborators to curate a program with international and Australian experts, providing the most comprehensive program on community sport recreation and sports facilities in Australia.  

Photos from the NSC can be found at www.nationalsportsconvention.com.au

Follow the National Sports & Physical Activity Convention on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and Twitter

#NSConvention

Further information contact Anthony Reed, at anthonyr@smartconnection.net.au or (03) 9421 0133.

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NSC | IAKS 2024 – Experience all that Australia has to offer  

The eagerly anticipated National Sports & Physical Activity Convention (NSC) returns to Melbourne in 2024 as a joint global convention partnering with the International Association for Sport and Leisure Facilities (IAKS) to Inspire Innovation – Drive Participation and featuring an exceptional array of both international and domestic speakers! 
 
With a focus on facility planning, design, and operations, IAKS has fostered expertise exchange across a diverse range of local spaces through to monumental stadiums. Together as a joint convention, NSC | IAKS 2024 offers invaluable international and national insights that challenge traditional learnings to help in ‘Facilitating an Active World’ and industry excellence for local and international professionals.
 
Come and experience all that Australia has to offer, while spending two jam-packed days networking and learning with the industry!
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Inspire Innovation – Drive Participation in Sport and Recreation at NSC | IAKS 2024 – Registration Now Open

Get ready for a game-changing experience! We are thrilled that the International Association for Sports and Leisure Facilities (IAKS) is joining forces with the National Sports and Physical Activity Convention (NSC) to bring you a groundbreaking event of global significance. NSC | IAKS 2024 is a combined event dedicated to INSPIRE INNOVATION – DRIVE PARTICIPATION for the future of sport and recreation.

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Thursday 27 – Friday 28 June 2024

Join over 2,000 industry professionals at NSC | IAKS 2024 in Melbourne, the sporting capital of the world for a convergence of pioneers, thought leaders, and professionals from around the globe. This partnership guarantees an event bigger than ever before. 

The NSC I IAKS 2024 conference program will also align with Australia’s Sport Participation Strategy, PLAY WELL, uniting global innovators while spotlighting the impressive endeavours of Australia’s sports, government, education, and commercial sectors.

Founder and CEO of the NSC, Martin Sheppard commented “Integration of Play Well’s six priority areas is integral to this year’s program, Inspire Innovation – Drive Participation. Aligned with these and with a focus on Sustainability, People, Programs, Places and Partners, Play Well will thread through all streams and topics. Emphasis on diversity, inclusion, technology and data, will accelerate delegate knowledge for immediate office application and offer delegates an exploration of cutting-edge insights across two full days”.

The first three Global Keynote Speakers are announced today with: Alison Oliver MBE, CEO of Youth Sport Trust (UK), opens our Global Thought Leader Keynote with Tom Farrey, Founder and Executive Director of The Aspen Institute (USA) – Our Next Generation of Participants and Leaders: How to engage with them, keep them active, and encourage them into community sport in the way they want to.

On Day 2, Jean-François Laurent, Secretary General of The Association for International Sport For All (TAFISA), leads our Global Thought Leader Keynote – Development of Active Environments, Neighbourhoods and Cities to Encourage a Healthier and More Active Society.

Sheppard continues, “This years’ NSC I IAKS 2024 innovates for a more immersive experience. New session formats, debates and interactive elements to enhance audience engagement with speakers. Embracing technology for increased interaction among delegates, speakers, peak bodies, researchers, future leaders and solution providers. More interactive sessions, extended networking, and debate sessions with opposing views on industry issues ensure ample time for discussion and knowledge sharing from morning through to evening”.

Yvette Audet, IAKS Vice President and Chair of IAKS ANZ, is excited about NSC | IAKS 2024, stating, “The IAKS partnership ensures a bigger and better event, bringing a greater range of global experts to share their insights to create best practice knowledge sharing from around the world for Australian planners, leaders, and managers. These accomplished speakers will provide practical insights into challenges, opportunities, future trends, and strategies for a healthier community.”

Alison Oliver MBE

Tom Farrey

Jean-François Laurent

The joint convention promises a comprehensive experience with 130 speakers and panellists, spread across eight streams, three global keynote sessions, the NSC Oration, eight Big Issues Keynote Sessions, 24 workshops and site tours. 

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Whether you’re a professional in the sports, recreation, play, fitness, health, wellness or education sectors, or you represent a peak body or government organisation, join us in the sporting capital of the world for one of the world’s best sports and physical activity conventions.

NSC | IAKS 2024 is an event designed for the entire ecosystem of sports and leisure facilities, sports grounds, sports management, fitness, council, recreation and play.

Editors Notes

The National Sports & Physical Activity Convention (NSC) has grown since 2016 as APAC’s largest and most prominent community sport and recreation convention and expo. In 2023 had overwhelming support and participation from the largest ever gathering of the sports and physical activity ecosystem with over 1,550 attendees and a sold-out Expo of 80+ of the latest products, services and innovations. The organisers work with its 40+ collaborators to curate a program with international and Australian experts, providing the most comprehensive program on community sport recreation and sports facilities in Australia.  

Photos from the NSC can be found at www.nationalsportsconvention.com.au

Follow the National Sports & Physical Activity Convention on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and Twitter

#NSConvention

Further information contact Anthony Reed, at anthonyr@smartconnection.net.au or (03) 9421 0133.

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The Sports and Recreation Industry unites in an unprecedented gathering to exchange knowledge and propel the industry towards progress.

The National Sports & Physical Activity Convention (NSC) 2023 has concluded with an overwhelming show of support and participation from the largest ever gathering of the sports industry, culminating in an extraordinary event marked by knowledge sharing, expertise exchange, groundbreaking experiences and the largest industry Expo.  

The convention, held at the Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre, brought together sports professionals and stakeholders from all corners of the globe such as global thought leaders:  

  • Tim Hollingsworth OBE, Chief Executive, Sport England
  • Professor Alfonso Jimenez, Chief Research & Innovation Officer, GO fit LAB
  • Raelene Castle ONZM, Group Chief Executive, Sport NZ & High Performance Sport NZ
  • Alan Goh, Chief Executive Officer, Sport Singapore
  • Patrick Johnson OLY, Culture and Safety Advisor, Sport Integrity Australia, Board Member, Brisbane 2032 Organising Committee
  • Hon Dr Andrew Leigh, Asst. Minister for Competition, Charities and Treasury, Asst. Minister for Employment and Federal Member for Fenner
  • Patrick Walker, Chief Executive Officer, Australian Sports Foundation
  • Hannah Macdougall PLY, Research Fellow, Deakin University
  • Jan Fitzgerald, Chief Executive Officer, Sports Environment Alliance
  • Claire Poole, Founder and CEO, Sport Positive
  • Alexia Morgan, Group Manager, Business Improvement, Belgravia Leisure
  • Sheila Nguyen, Head of Sustainability, FIFA Women's World Cup 2023
  • Fiona Caniglia, Executive Director, Q Shelter
  • Michael Reay, Head of Corporate Affairs, BlueScope, Australian Steel Products
  • Ned Coten, Chief Executive Officer, EngageRM
  • Richard McInnes, Chief Executive Officer, Water Polo Australia

With over 135 speakers across eight conference streams and fifty sessions, NSC 2023 delivered a wealth of invaluable insights and best practices from esteemed speakers and experts representing diverse sectors of the sports ecosystem making it the largest ever gathering of community sports professionals and a resounding success.

Delegates engaged in thought-provoking debates, exploring cutting-edge advancements, and examining innovative approaches to enhance the sports industry.

A highlight of this year’s event was the co-located National Sports Environment Conference, dedicated to discussing and promoting sustainable practices in sports. This collaboration fostered a stronger commitment to environmental responsibility within the sports community, laying the foundation for a greener and more sustainable future for sports and recreation.

The immense success of the National Sports & Physical Activity Convention 2023 is attributed to the overwhelming support and engagement of NSC collaborators and industry professionals who actively contributed to the convention’s growth. Attendees displayed their passion and dedication to the sports industry, making meaningful connections and fostering a collaborative spirit throughout the event.

One of the major draws of the convention was Australia’s largest and most immersive sports and recreation expo ever, featuring over 75 exhibitors, showcasing the latest innovations, products, and services available in the market. The expo served as a hub for attendees to explore and experience cutting-edge technologies, sports equipment, facility design and fit out, sports surfaces and industry services, offering an opportunity to engage with industry-leading brands and is truly the industry’s source of the latest products and services driving the industry forward.

A significant milestone in the convention’s history was the introduction of industry-first interactive and experiential activations. These engaging sessions provided a hands-on experience with the latest sports technologies, training methods, and innovations, inspiring attendees and fostering creativity within the industry.

"We extend our heartfelt gratitude to the sports community for their unwavering support and enthusiasm. The immense success of this year's event is a testament to the passion and commitment of industry professionals who continue to drive positive change and progress in sports and recreation. We are proud to have witnessed such an outstanding display of knowledge sharing, camaraderie, and dedication during the convention."
Convenor Martin Sheppard
Spokesperson for the National Sports & Physical Activity Convention

The National Sports & Physical Activity Convention 2023 has undoubtedly set a new standard in sports events, redefining the way knowledge is shared, industry connections are made, and innovations are embraced. As the event concluded on a high note, participants and organisers alike look forward to building on this momentum for 2024 which will be a joint global convention with impact, collaborating with the International Association for Sports and Leisure Facilities (IAKS) to target Southern Hemisphere clientele with a stronger spectrum of international speakers, peak bodies and exhibitors. This will allow us to align the Global Thinking with the National Agenda.

National Sports & Physical Activity Convention will be held at the Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre on 27 – 28 June 2024.

Editors Notes

The National Sports & Physical Activity Convention (NSC) has grown since 2016 as Australia/New Zealand’s largest and most prominent community sport and recreation convention and expo. This year the NSC returned to Melbourne’s Convention and Exhibition Centre on the 27th and 28th July 2023. The organisers worked with its 30+ collaborators to curate a program with international and Australian experts, providing the most comprehensive program on community sport recreation and sports facilities in Australia, post-covid.

Photos from the NSC can be found at www.nationalsportsconvention.com.au

Follow the National Sports & Physical Activity Convention on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and Twitter

#NSConvention

Further information contact Martin Sheppard, at martins@smartconnection.net.au or (03) 9421 0133.

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School Excellence Scholarship Fund Joint Announcement

The Sports Excellence Scholarship Fund (SESF) on Friday received a donation for the National Sports & Physical Activity Convention 2023 (NSC23) as the NSC Charity Partner in front of 1,000 delegates at the Global Keynote Session.

The NSC was held from Wednesday to Friday last week (26-28 July) which attracted over 1,650 delegates and Expo visitors over the two days and as part of the NSC commitment back to the industry, it has developed a partnership with the Sports Excellence Scholarship Fund to support the next generation of sports participants to have the opportunity to represent their State or Territory at national championships. Creating opportunities to breakdown financial barriers to participation.

SESF Executive Director, Nick Mooney thanked NSC Convenor Martin Sheppard for the support.

“As the NSC Charity Partner for NSC23 we feel there is great alignment between the NSC and the work that we do. The sector has really embraced the SESF’s national push in 2022/23. Martin Sheppard has been a strong supporter of our cause since its inception in 2012. Representing your state, territory or country should not be based on your ability to pay for it.

We applaud NSC for the high quality conference they have delivered for the sector. The level of conversation both in and out of sessions has been a real focus to move the sector to the next level in the long term push of hosting an Olympics and Paralympics in 2032.”
Nick Mooney
SESF Executive Directo

NSC Convenor, Martin Sheppard was full of praise for the SESF, stating;

“In these difficult times for many parents it is important that we all help families be able to afford their children to have the opportunity to represent their state, territory and country. These teenage athletes are the future champions for 2032. The NSC want to provide them with the opportunity to excel and perform at their best without all the financial worries.”
Martin Sheppard
NSC Founder

Editors Notes

The National Sports & Physical Activity Convention (NSC) has grown since 2016 as Australia/New Zealand’s largest and most prominent community sport and recreation convention and expo. This year the NSC returns to Melbourne’s Convention and Exhibition Centre on the 27th and 28th July 2023. The organisers have worked with its 30+ collaborators to offer a program with international and Australian experts, providing the most comprehensive program on community sport recreation and sports facilities in Australia, post-covid.

The full NSC Program can be found at www.nationalsportsconvention.com.au

Follow the National Sports & Physical Activity Convention on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and Twitter

#NSConvention

Further information contact Martin Sheppard, at martins@smartconnection.net.au or (03) 9421 0133.

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The Australian Sport, Recreation and Play Innovation Awards 2023 Winners Announced

The Australian Sport, Recreation and Play Innovation Awards was presented as part of this year’s NSC Oration.  With the largest ever number of submissions this year, the standards have been exceptionally high.  Congratulations to all those who submitted as they showcase the excellent work that is being invested in communities across Australia and the winners are:

Each category winner received a trophy and was then judged for the opportunity to be crowned the overall Australian Sport, Recreation and Play Innovation Award winner.

The Winners of each category are:

1. programs and activities

Innovative programs, activities and events that have been developed to encourage the community to be more active.

Monash City Council (Active Monash) - Active Communities Program (Vic)

Active Communities Program (Vic)

2. SPORT AND INCLUSION

How sport can make a difference to an inclusive society and how inclusion can grow participation in play, recreation and community sport.

North Queensland Sports Foundation

Move it NQ (Qld)

3. SOCIAL VALUE OF PARTICIPATION

Measuring the impact that participation has on the health, economic and community value of a community. Supported by ActiveXchange.

SportWest

Sport in Western Australia: Social Return On Investment (WA)

4. MARKETING AND COMMUNICATIONS

The communication messages that innovatively activates the community for more people to be active, play, recreate and participate in community sport.

parkrun Australia

Women and Girls of parkrun (Aus)

5. YOUNG INNOVATOR OF THE YEAR

A young person (under 25) who has developed a program, space, activity, technological solution or innovative partnership that is encouraging more people to be active.

Piper Stewart

Bambigi
Making Aboriginal Kids Deadly Swimmers

6. MAJOR EVENT PROMOTION

Providing community opportunities to grow participation by aligning a mass participation or a major spectator event.

Wollongong City Council

Host City 2022 UCI Road World Championships, Bike City (NSW)

7. TECHNOLOGY

Innovations in technology that support Business to Business (B2B) improvements for the industry or Business to Consumer (B2C) experiences.

Chicks Who Ride Bikes

Mobile app development (Aus)

8. SPORT AND LEISURE FACILITY DESIGN

Innovative design and management that creates an environment where more people are active (built and natural environments), whilst embracing the principles of sustainability. Supported by VAILO.

Brimbank City Council/Williams Ross Architects

Brimbank Aquatic & Wellness Centre (VIC)

9. SPORTS SURFACES

Innovative solutions that allow greater intensity and durability of natural, hybrid, synthetic or hard sports surfaces to allow for greater usage, whilst embracing the principles of sustainability.

element Sports Turf Solutions

H3 Hybrid Cricket Pitch (Qld)

10. SPORT AND CLIMATE CHANGE

Innovations that organisations have embraced that recognise the impact that sport can have on climate change and how they have focused on reducing their carbon footprint.

South Australia Aquatic and Leisure Centre

Waste Reduction & Energy Saving Strategy - The Y (Vic)

11. PLAYGROUND DESIGN

Designs and developments that allow and encourage more children to play, have fun and be active.

Richmond Valley Council & Urban Play

Crawford Square Playground - Casino (NSW)

12. COMMUNITY SPORTS FUNDRAISING

Innovative and community fundraising projects which enable increased participation and community cohesion. Made possible by the Australian Sports Foundation

Surfing Victoria

Victorian Indigenous Surfing Program (Vic)

THE OVERALL SPORT, RECREATION AND PLAY INDUSTRY AWARD FOR INNOVATION

The winner for 2023 is

Piper Stewart

Bambigi
Making Aboriginal Kids Deadly Swimmers

The overall Sport, Recreation and Play Innovation award winner was chosen from one of the above 12 category winners.

Bambigi, is a charity organisation that was set up by Piper Stewart, Aboriginal girl to fund a project aimed at increasing the number of Aboriginal children learning swimming and water safety to provide the essential skills and knowledge to be safer in and around water and reduce the drowning risk of Aboriginal people.

Bambigi means ‘to swim’ in Wiradjuri, Griffith’s traditional Aboriginal language. At the age of 12 years, Piper Stewart, a young local Wiradjuri woman in Griffith, NSW noticed that there were few other Aboriginal children swimming in her squad or participating in swimming lessons to obtain vital water safety skills in a safe environment.

Piper became concerned that Aboriginal families in Griffith and surrounding towns cannot afford to enroll their children in swimming lessons and may never learn to swim or with basic skills, swim in local inland waterways that are dangerous. The Bambigi project sets out to fund a series of lessons for Aboriginal children of all ages including preschool, school age and teenage boys as a local solution to a national and global issue.

The Award winner was presented by Patrick walker, Chief Executive Officer, Australian Sports Foundation

Further information on the National Sports & Physical Activity Convention is available at www.nationalsportsconvention.com.au

Editors Notes

The Australian Sport, Recreation and Play Innovation Awards have been part of the National Sports & Physical Activity Convention (NSC) since 2016. The NSC has grown since 2016 as Australia/New Zealand’s largest and most prominent community sport and recreation convention and expo attracting over 1,500 people annually.

The full NSC Program can be found at www.nationalsportsconvention.com.au

Follow the National Sports & Physical Activity Convention on Facebook and LinkedIn
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Further information contact Martin Sheppard, Founder and NSC Curator at
martins@smartconnection.net.au or (03) 9421 0133.

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The Value of Global Mega-Events

The National Sports & Physical Activity Convention (NSC) will be focussing two of its Keynote Sessions this year on the value and impact of global mega-events on the community.

Understanding the Victorian Government’s withdrawal from the Commonwealth Games in 2026, the NSC will host on Thursday 27th July two keynote sessions with international expertise forum the UK, New Zealand, Europe, Brisbane 2032 as well as from an athletes perspective. The topic of the metrics, impacts and outcomes needed to measure the success of global major events, will be top of everyone’s agenda and discussion.

Over two sessions, they keynote speakers include:

Tim Hollingsworth OBE

Chief Executive, Sport England

Raelene Castle ONZM

Group Chief Executive, Sport NZ & High Performance Sport NZ

Alan Goh

Chief Executive, Sport Singapore

Hon Dr Andrew Leigh MP

Assistant Minister for Competition, Charities and Treasury, Asst. Minister for Employment

Patrick Johnson OLY

Culture and Safety Advisor, Sport Integrity Australia and Board Member, Brisbane 2032 Organising Committee

Prof Alfonso Jimenez

Chief Research & Innovation Officer, GO fit LAB

Dr Hannah Macdougall PLY

Research Fellow, Deakin University (dual Paralympian)

Exploring the actual and perceived benefits that mega-events bring to countries and local communities is part of every event submission, but what are the real legacies and how tangible are the benefits?

“With the Victorian Government’s cancellation of the Commonwealth Games, the whole industry is worried about the consequences of the globe’s perspective of Australia and especially Victoria for hosting global mega-events. The NSC have had that these two sessions planned for 6 months with the world leaders. The time is perfect to hear different perspectives to the benefits of such investments and how some invest within their means, as Birmingham did last year, and can still deliver amazing experiences.”
Martin Sheppard
NSC Founder

Editors Notes

The National Sports & Physical Activity Convention (NSC) has grown since 2016 as Australia/New Zealand’s largest and most prominent community sport and recreation convention and expo. This year the NSC returns to Melbourne’s Convention and Exhibition Centre on the 27th and 28th July 2023. The organisers have worked with its 30+ collaborators to offer a program with international and Australian experts, providing the most comprehensive program on community sport recreation and sports facilities in Australia, post-covid.

The full NSC Program can be found at www.nationalsportsconvention.com.au

Follow the National Sports & Physical Activity Convention on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and Twitter

#NSConvention

Further information contact Martin Sheppard, at martins@smartconnection.net.au or (03) 9421 0133.

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NSC 2023 Launches Next Generation of Future Leaders Program

The National Sports & Physical Activity Convention 2023 (NSC23) is proud to launch the Future Leaders Program, which aims to encourage more young people into the sport and recreation industry and retain them for their career. NSC23 is launching two concurrent programs with the support of key industry collaborators VicHealth; Sport and Recreation Services ACT, and the Queensland Department of Tourism, Innovation and Sport to create the Future Leaders Program.

Future Leaders Scholarship Program

Targeting early career employees who would not normally have the opportunity to attend the NSC23 and will be inspired and motivated by global speakers and industry leaders, they will each receive a complimentary delegate pass.

This inaugural Future Leaders Scholarship Program is open to other key organisations to support more early career staff with the opportunity.

“We are committed to listening and amplifying the voices of young people. VicHealth supports leaders, partners and young people that encourage and empower the community to be physically active in ways that suit them. The NSC Future Leaders Scholarship program is a great platform for young people to collaborate and voice their lived experiences in sport.”
Dr. Sandro Demaio
VicHealth
“The Future Leaders initiative strongly aligns with the ACT Government’s commitment to build the skills and scale of Canberra’s sport and recreation workforce. We are pleased to partner with NSC23 on this great opportunity for members of our sector in the ACT and look forward to seeing their learning in action.”
Rebecca Kelley
Executive Branch Manager, Sport and Recreation ACT Government

Further details on how other organisations can support this process can be obtained from Martin Sheppard at martins@smartconnection.net.au or (03) 9421 0133.

Editors Notes

The National Sports & Physical Activity Convention (NSC) has grown since 2016 as Australia/New Zealand’s largest and most prominent community sport and recreation convention and expo. This year the NSC returns to Melbourne’s Convention and Exhibition Centre on the 27th and 28th July 2023. The organisers have worked with its 30+ collaborators to offer a program with international and Australian experts, providing the most comprehensive program on community sport recreation and sports facilities in Australia, post-covid.

The full NSC Program can be found at www.nationalsportsconvention.com.au

Follow the National Sports & Physical Activity Convention on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and Twitter

#NSConvention

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