Annual Report 2013/2014 Our whole community wins To the Hon Terry Waldron MLA, Minister for Sport and Recreation: In accordance with the Financial Management Act 2006 (Section 61), I hereby submit for your information and presentation to Parliament the Annual Report of the Department of Sport and Recreation for the period 1 July 2013 to 30 June 2014. Ron Alexander Director General September 2014 Department of Sport and Recreation 246 Vincent Street LEEDERVILLE WA 6007 Availability and accessibility of this report: This report can be downloaded in PDF format from the Department of Sport and Recreation’s website at: www.dsr.wa.gov.au/annualreport Alternative formats are available on request. Phone: (08) 9492 9700 Fax: (08) 9492 9711 Email: [email protected] Front cover photo: Minister for Sport and Recreation Terry Waldron celebrates the announcement of Organisational Sustainability Program (OSP) funding with some of the recipient sports. To read more about OSP, go to page 7. Pictured left to right: Kate Gill (football), Shaun Marsh and Gemma Triscari (cricket), Rory O’Brien (AFL), Kate Denning (hockey), Pascal Hutchinson (surfing), Carlyn Blair (lacrosse), Harry Williams (skating), Blair Evans (swimming) and Michael Freiburg (track cyclist). Contents Annual Report 2013/2014 The work we do 1 Department of Sport and Recreation team structure 2 Mission statement and priorities 3 Director General’s report 4 Industry Development 7 Activity highlights 7 Participation 13 Recreation 20 Facilities 22 Regional Services 26 Recreation Camps 31 Policy 35 Issues and trends affecting us and the sport and recreation industry 37 Partners and sponsors 38 Sport and recreation is our business 39 Business Services 40 Statutory reporting 50 Funding support 55 Grants approved 57 Building better facilities and communities 71 Agency performance 79 Independent auditor’s report 80 Key Performance Indicators 85 Financial statements Certification of Financial Statements 100 Statement of Comprehensive Income 102 Statement of Financial Position 103 Statement of Changes in Equity 104 Statement of Cash Flows 105 Schedule of Income and Expenses by Service 106 Schedule of Assets and Liabilities by Service 107 Summary of Consolidated Account Appropriations and Income Estimates 108 Notes to the Financial Statements 110 30 ways sport and recreation benefits people and communities Brings people together, providing Empowers, Keeps kids opportunities inspires and away from the for social motivates TV or computer interaction. individuals. screen! Kids who participate learn Improves mental health. better and are more likely to enjoy school. Healthy workers are more productive and take less sick days. Eases pressure on the health system. Contributes to social capital. Provides a vehicle for inclusion, drawing together Reduces pollution people of different – promotes use races, religions of active modes and cultures. of transport like walking and Creates positive cycling. alternatives to youth offending, antisocial behaviour and crime. Contributes to higher Helps to sustain the environment Creates levels of self-esteem and self-worth. through protecting opportunities open space and for, and natural areas. promotes, volunteering. Sport and recreation clubs are the hub of community life, especially in the regions. Provides work/life balance. Binds families and communities Helps shape through shared our national experiences. character and pride. Creates employment opportunities. Promotes Develops Provides a healthy, life skills a sense of active and belonging. lifestyle. leadership abilities. Tones and Galvanises Fosters strengthens communities in community the body. times of need. pride. Great opportunities for networking. Economic growth through business investment, employment, major events and tourism. Contributes to lifelong learning. Can help to prevent cardiovascular disease, diabetes Reduces obesity. and some cancers. 6 | Department of Sport and Recreation 2013/2014 Annual Report The work we do Building stronger, healthier, happier and safer communities. Department of Sport and Recreation 2013/2014 Annual Report | 1 Department of Sport and Recreation team structure Director General Ron Alexander Director Director Director Strategic Policy Director Project Director Industry Development and Business Management and Regional Services Facilities and Camps The new Perth Stadium Participation Alex Watt Graham Brimage Rob Didcoe Ronnie Hurst Arron Minchin Industry Policy, Planning Facility Finance Development and Research Development Information Community Sport Recreation Management Participation International WA Camps Human Regional Resources Services Administration Communications 2 | Department of Sport and Recreation 2013/2014 Annual Report The work we do Mission statement and priorities Minister responsible The Department of Sport and Recreation reports to the Hon Terry Waldron MLA Minister for Sport and Recreation; Racing and Gaming. Our mission To enhance the quality of life of Western Australians through their participation and achievement in sport and recreation. The Department of Sport and Recreation (DSR) is committed to developing a comprehensive, strong and diverse sport and recreation system in Western Australia that is easily accessible, encourages participation and develops talent. Hon Terry Waldron MLA, Our Department operates across and Minister for Sport and Recreation; reports on three key areas: Racing and Gaming 1. Infrastructure and organisational development: providing industry leadership and support for infrastructure The strategic intent: and organisational development, through funding and advice to sport and • Participation – physically active recreation organisations State-wide, lifestyles for Western Australians. including local governments. • High performance – encouraging the The strategic intent: pursuit of excellence. • Industry development – development • Developing people – development of of a sport and recreation industry with skilled and informed people in service vibrancy, purpose and direction. delivery. • Infrastructure – quality sport and 3. Recreation Camps management recreation facility planning, design and – designed to provide experiential management. opportunities to the community and increase participation in outdoor • Developing organisations – improved activities. management in organisations delivering sport and recreation services. The strategic intent: 2. People development in sport and • Recreation Camps management – recreation: providing information, provide the community with quality, advice and education support to affordable outdoor recreation camp personnel involved in sport and opportunities through a sustainable recreation service delivery (e.g. camps network. coaches, officials, local governments, facility and trails managers, The goals aligned to these outputs form administrators and volunteers). the framework of this annual report. Department of Sport and Recreation 2013/2014 Annual Report | 3 The work we do Director General’s report Brownlow, we encourage children and adults to engage in sport and active recreation because we want to develop healthy, active habits for life. Our State is blessed with a stunning natural landscape which is ideal for outdoor activity. We have invested substantially in facilities and in recent times, alongside our partners, have been instrumental in the construction of the WAIS High Performance Service Centre, State Netball Centre and the stage one refurbishment of nib Stadium. Development of the new Perth Stadium has started and sees DSR responsible for defining the services and requirements for what will be the largest piece of sporting infrastructure ever built in Western Australia. It has attracted significant local Over the last year sport and recreation has attention which has extended across continued to play a large part in the lives Australia and around the world, reflecting of Western Australians. From a casual its stature as a leading stadia development walk in the local park to organized weekly in the Asia Pacific region. competitions, hundreds of thousands of people participate every week, whether We’re a collaborative agency, a team they are taking advantage of some of player. The Department’s work wouldn’t Western Australia’s great walking trails, be possible without all the valuable are involved in playing sport or helping partnerships we have formed. From from the sidelines. other government departments and local government, to State Sporting As the Department of Sport and Associations, clubs, service providers, Recreation, we strongly advocate the private industry and not-for-profits, many benefits of sport and recreation, not groups help us deliver projects which help only for physical, mental and emotional Western Australians get and stay active. wellbeing but also as a way of supporting the State Government’s wider socio- Many of our programs are designed economic agenda. Sport and recreation to engage children in sport and active plays a valuable role in strengthening recreation but that means their parents family and community bonds. are also getting involved by volunteering, strengthening the local community fabric. Our core business is about increasing participation at every level, helping keep Participation in sport and recreation is the industry strong, continually developing not just about playing, it’s also about all and creating places and spaces for the other people who advocate for new people to be active, as well as nurturing recreation opportunities,