WA Department of Sport and Recreation Outline of

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WA Department of Sport and Recreation

WA Department of Sport and Recreation

Outline of main benefits • • Builds communities Binds families Reduced anti-social behaviour Education

Outline of main benefits • • Builds communities Binds families Reduced anti-social behaviour Education Economic growth Environment National pride WA Department of Sport and Recreation

The social value of sport and recreation “Sport has the power to unite people

The social value of sport and recreation “Sport has the power to unite people in a way little else can. Sport can create hope. breaks down racial barriers … laughs in the face of discrimination … speaks to people in a language they can understand. ” - Nelson Mandela WA Department of Sport and Recreation

Social capital in the community • The ‘glue’ that binds us • Clubs and

Social capital in the community • The ‘glue’ that binds us • Clubs and organisations develop social capital § § § Important in regional areas Community gatherings Sense of belonging Foster friendships Lower crime rates WA Department of Sport and Recreation

Social inclusion • Everyone “gets a go” • Offers a chance to “connect” WA

Social inclusion • Everyone “gets a go” • Offers a chance to “connect” WA Department of Sport and Recreation

Tangible results “My mum signed me up because I used to sit at home

Tangible results “My mum signed me up because I used to sit at home and do other stuff. Now I play all types of sports at the centre instead. The program has helped me to meet others in the community and through the referee training we have also learnt how to treat others fairly. ” WA Department of Sport and Recreation

Benefits of participation • 1 million West Australians over 15 undertake organised activity •

Benefits of participation • 1 million West Australians over 15 undertake organised activity • 173, 000 children from 5 -14 play organised sport • 121, 000 volunteers … however WA Department of Sport and Recreation

The downside • Average 10 -yr-old a 2 in 5 chance of not playing

The downside • Average 10 -yr-old a 2 in 5 chance of not playing sport • 37% don’t get the required 60 minutes of daily physical activity • The dangers: § § § isolation de-motivated overweight diabetes heart disease WA Department of Sport and Recreation

Our wellbeing MENTAL PHYSICAL Self esteem Cardio disease Motivation Diabetes Self worth Some cancer

Our wellbeing MENTAL PHYSICAL Self esteem Cardio disease Motivation Diabetes Self worth Some cancer Stress Injury prevention WA Department of Sport and Recreation

Preventing at-risk behaviour • Learn new skills • Develop confidence • Enhance self esteem,

Preventing at-risk behaviour • Learn new skills • Develop confidence • Enhance self esteem, self-efficacy • Reduce boredom, apathy WA Department of Sport and Recreation

Economic value of sport & recreation • Generates $9 billion-plus nationally • WA household

Economic value of sport & recreation • Generates $9 billion-plus nationally • WA household spend $6. 3 billion • WA sport & rec. retail spend $409 million • WA health & fitness centre income $32 m • 5000 people employed in health & fitness in WA WA Department of Sport and Recreation

Major events generate income • • • 2007 surf life saving 2006 cricket Test

Major events generate income • • • 2007 surf life saving 2006 cricket Test Johnnie Walker Golf Red Bull Air Race 2003 rugby World Cup Busseleton Iron Man $23 million $12 million $8. 7 million $12. 9 million $48 million $6 million Source: Tourism WA WA Department of Sport and Recreation

In the workplace • Reduced absenteeism • Improve mental concentration, stamina, reaction time and

In the workplace • Reduced absenteeism • Improve mental concentration, stamina, reaction time and memory. • Increase alertness. • Develop a better rapport between workers. • Increase work enjoyment. • Increase job satisfaction. • Improve performance. WA Department of Sport and Recreation

The high price of obesity • Healthier population = less stress on the health

The high price of obesity • Healthier population = less stress on the health system • Obesity costs us dearly: § $21 billion nationally § $2. 1 billion in WA (2005) § 13, 000 deaths annually WA Department of Sport and Recreation

The environment & urban regeneration • Affinity with conservation • Increase in community pride

The environment & urban regeneration • Affinity with conservation • Increase in community pride • Managed open spaces and trails protect fragile areas • “Green” transport reduces pollution WA Department of Sport and Recreation

Sustainable open spaces • Associated economic benefits of trails: § $9 million investment §

Sustainable open spaces • Associated economic benefits of trails: § $9 million investment § Users spend $72 a day § Bibbulum generates $21 m/year WA Department of Sport and Recreation

Conclusion “Sport is not a luxury. On the contrary, sport is an important investment

Conclusion “Sport is not a luxury. On the contrary, sport is an important investment in the present and the future. ” - Walter Fust, Director General, Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (2005). WA Department of Sport and Recreation

More information www. dsr. wa. gov. au WA Department of Sport and Recreation

More information www. dsr. wa. gov. au WA Department of Sport and Recreation