Post COVID-19 Community Sport Think Tanks

In Think Tank 8 Paralympics Australia CEO Lynne Anderson will discuss the implications of COVID-19 on athletes with disability. Lynne is the Chief Executive of Paralympics Australia and has been recognised as the best leader in Australian sport, earning the Award for Leadership at the Australian Institute of Sport Sport Performance Awards in 2019.

Think Tank 7 with CEO of Our Watch, Patty Kinnersly, looks at community sports role in preventing violence against women. There is evidence that the COVID-19 lockdown has seen a disturbing increase in violence against women. A Monash University study Responding to the Shadow Pandemic reveals the concerns that the pandemic has led to an increase in the frequency and severity of violence against women alongside an increase in the complexity of women’s needs, including the emergence of new forms of intimate partner violence relating to social isolation.What is community sports response to this? As community sport starts to resume what role can a local club or association play in preventing violence against women? 

Think Tank 6 features Professor Daryl Higgins and Douglas Russell from the Institute of Child Protection Studies and Brooke Irvine from Gymnastics Australia discussing child safety in a post COVID-19 world. As part of this Think Tank we are asking what are your concerns around safeguarding coming out of COVID-19 and what resources do you need to help keep children safe in a post COVID-19 world - please complete our brief survey - https://tinyurl.com/y96vrgpe

Think Tank 5 looks at Sport Australia's Return to Sport Toolkit with Kate Corkery (Sport Australia) and Iain Roy, two fo the driving forces behind the Return to Sport Toolkit. 

Think Tank 4 of the post COVID-19 Community Sport series explores equity, emotional wellbeing and collaborative approaches for a return to sport with Professor Simone Fullagar from Griffith University. 

Think Tank 3 of the Play by the Rules series of online forums asks the question how do we keep the inclusion of LGBTQ people on the agenda in a post COVID-19 world. We hear from Dr Ryan Storr and Christine Grainger from Proud to Play and Beau Newell from Pride in Sport. 

While COVID-19 is changing the sporting landscape, one thing will not change: consumer behaviour is governed by emotions, and customer experience is critical to the retention of people in sport and active recreation. This live stream recording was part of Vicsport's Talks series that explores what customer experience is and how we can plan amazing experiences. There are case studies and takeaway resources. 

In this webinar, our expert panelists will explore how Disability will work in the new Community Sport and Active Recreation world post COVID-19. Key discussions will include; how NDIS works for community sporting clubs and recreation providers, ways that people with Disability can contribute to community sporting clubs and recreation programs, the benefits of ongoing collaboration between Education, Healthcare, Councils, Community Organisations and Sport & Recreation, increased education for local community clubs and recreation providers and a sustainable referral process to increase the engagement of people with Disability in sport and recreation.

Forum 2 of the Think Tank series talks about Governance Challenges and Planning for the Future in a post COVID-19 world. It features Margot Foster AM, a former Olympian, lawyer and sports governance expert.  

In the present era, the close interaction between the media and sport are indispensable. The two feed one another with sport providing a wide range of content for the media every day, while media provides publicity and a connection to the population for sport. The media has an undeniable role in developing awareness around sport and awakening public consciousness, achieved by spreading novel ideas and displaying leadership and guidance to our society. Join us as we delve into the relationship that exists between Sport and Media and consider how the impacts of COVID-19 will change the future consumption of sport for fans across Australia.

A Conversation around Mental Health. COVID-19 has had a far-reaching, crippling effect on sport worldwide. Physical health has been affected, so too has mental health and we understand that athletes, coaches, administrators and volunteers may be experiencing a mix of emotions at this time. This webinar will look at the signs and symptoms of poor mental health and help provide an understanding of your emotions. Our expert presenters will suggest strategies to help maintain both good mental and physical health, with the short-term effects on physical and mental health influencing the long-term impacts.

Forum 1 of the Play by the Rules Post COVID-19 Community Sport Think Tank series features Dr Bridie O'Donnell, Director of the Office for Women in Sport and Recreation in Melbourne, and Paul Kennedy, ABC journalist, sports dad and champion of community sport. Bridie and Paul bring a wealth of experience and insights into the challenges facing community sport.

This webinar is a strategic Q&A with industry leaders to unpack what clubs are telling us, how we can help clubs to rebuild stronger and more inclusive clubs and the ongoing impact of COVID-19 on community sport. Speakers include Tom Dixon (Vicsport), Karen Pearce (Football Victoria), Melanie Pratt (Cardinia Shire Council), Michael King (Leisure Networks), Sharin Milner (Vic Responsible Gambling Foundation)

A conversation around Physical Literacy. Prior to COVID-19, the most concerning global pandemic was arguably that of physical inactivity. However, this forced pause in sport, physical education and organised physical activity provides an opportunity for sport to press the re-set button for participants and increase the quantity and quality of the population's physical activity behaviours. In this webinar, three expert panelists will share their thoughts on how a focus on physical literacy can enhance the sporting and movement experiences of all people engaging in sport, movement and physical activity.

A panel discussion with leading CEO's from the NSW Sports Industry on how they are supporting their organisations through the unprecedented change created by COVID-19. Panelists include Carolyn Campbell (CEO, Netball NSW), David Trodden (CEO, NSW Rugby League) & Debbie Le Roux (CEO & Dean, ACPE).

Staying Connected Through Innovation. With normal routines disrupted due to the coronavirus, it's important to keep members connected and engaged in new ways. A silver lining of this crisis is the emergence of innovation and adaption by industry leaders in the areas of training, participation and events. This webinar will showcase how the Daughters and Dads Cricket program transitioned to digital delivery, the successful launch of RunNSW Strava Club and the exciting world of virtual regattas and world records.

Updates and Q&A with Vicsport, Sport and Recreation Victoria and VicHealth on the current situation of the sports industry during the COVID-19 pandemic. Speakers include Vicsport CEO Lisa Hasker, SRV Tim Burke and Chris Lacey, VicHealth.