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Keep Whyalla and the State active

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Published 26th June 2019
Residents are encouraged to attend a Statewide community consultation

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 Council is encouraging residents to attend an upcoming community consultation regarding what we can do to be an active state.

The Office for Recreation, Sport and Racing (ORSR) is actively seeking deeper collaboration with the community on three projects which were identified as key priorities for the 2017-2021 Strategic Plan cycle.

The three priority projects are;

  • Game On, Getting South Australia Active
  • The South Australian Sport and Recreation Infrastructure Plan; and
  • The Grants Review.

The consultation is aimed at anyone and everyone who has a view on sport and active recreation and what we can do to be an active state.

The ORSR are consulting with the state about these three projects collectively, as they are closely aligned and will deliver outcomes that address whole of government and department objectives.

The Game On project will prioritise and explore a handful of key issues relevant to the sport and recreation industry and provide a platform for shared understanding and focused collaboration across the industry and across government.

The South Australian Sport and Recreation Infrastructure Plan will identify the future sport and recreation infrastructure needs, and a framework for prioritising and progressing projects.

The Grants Review will identify how we can maximise the impact of ORSR funding to support the delivery of quality sport and recreation experiences that are accessible for all South Australians.

The Government of South Australia recognises the importance of an Active State, and holds the belief that sport and active recreation develops stronger, healthier, happier and safer communities.

Sport and recreation helps to build communities through social inclusion and a sense of connection, helps build families through shared experiences and shared achievements and can help address antisocial behaviour and support education. Sport and recreation is not the cure-all for society’s issues, but with quality delivery and an appropriate level of support, it can assist in a positive way socially, economically and environmentally.

The Office for Recreation, Sport and Racing (ORSR) is the lead agency for the South Australian Government’s policy on sport and active recreation. ORSR supports sport and recreation through the development of policy, programs and resources, the provision of funding, recreation and sport planning, infrastructure development, elite sport pathways and programs, and the promotion of physical activity.

For more information visit the ORSR website on: https://www.orsr.sa.gov.au/about_us/statewideconsultation

If you would like to register and be apart of this consultation, click on the eventbrite link below.

https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/orsr-consultation-whyalla-tickets-63735090371