NSW Department of Sport and Recreation Annual
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SPORT & Recreation SPORT & Recreation NSW Department Sport & Recreation 1999-2000 Annual Report Introduction to NSW Sport & Recreation The report is divided into four areas: There are just so many ways to participate in • The executive summary gives a history of sport and recreation and the choice is the department, includes highlights of the increasing. New and improved facilities are year, compares outcomes, outputs and being built and increased recreation and inputs over the last five years, and gives a sporting opportunities are being offered to financial summary communities around NSW to get them involved in sport and recreation. The • The performance reports show how we 1999/2000 annual report shows how the carried out the strategies to meet our three department is increasing the sports’ aims that are set out in the corporate plan infrastructure, introducing new sport and 1999-2003 recreation programs and working with its partners and the community. • The financial report details financial statements for the department and Eastern Creek Raceway • The appendices are made up of information that complies with the legislative requirements for the content of annual reports of NSW government departments. 1 Contents Introduction Inside Front Cover Executive summary 2 About the NSW Department of Sport and Recreation 3 Achievements 5 Performance Summary 7 Financial summary 11 Performance reports 12 Sport and recreation development 13 Quality management 22 Communicating with customers 27 Financial reports 29 NSW Department of Sport and Recreation 30 Eastern Creek Raceway 64 Appendices 75 Index 122 2 Executive Summary 3 Executive Summary About the NSW Department of Sport and Recreation History • increase the value of the department’s assets. NSW Sport and Recreation was established in 1971 as a NSW Government department to: Focus • assist with the development of sport and NSW Sport and Recreation occupies a unique recreation facilities and organisations and influential position to make a difference to the lives of the people in our community. With • help aspiring athletes locations in the west at Orange and Cobar, in Executive • provide programs and services that encour- the south at Jindabyne, and in the north in the age the participation of the NSW community Hunter region and Lennox Head, the depart- in sport and recreation. ment is well positioned to add significant value to recreation services in regional NSW. In the lead up to the Sydney 2000 Olympics, NSW Sport and Recreation was responsible for Because sport and recreation are important the initial planning and development of many factors in linking communities, the department international facilities while continuing to is improving services through the introduction Summarydevelop sporting and recreational opportuni- of improved technology, building cooperation ties for the community. At other periods during between government agencies, working with its 29-year history NSW Sport and Recreation industry and the community to achieve com- has been responsible for legislation and imple- mon and lasting outcomes, seeking maximum menting government policy on culture and the leverage for its resources, and influencing out- arts, tourism, racing, and the gaming indus- comes through grants and partnerships. tries. The current legislation administered by A major challenge is to increase awareness NSW Sport and Recreation is detailed in that there is more to sport than playing it. As appendix 1. well as improving quality of life, physical activ- Mission ity develops self-esteem in young people, helps youth at risk, maintains the fitness and Assist the people of NSW to participate in wellbeing of senior citizens, and offers the sport and recreation. opportunity to develop athletic talent. Vision A community that uses sport and recreation to improve its well being. Guiding principles Provide services that: • meet the identified needs of our customers • increase opportunities for communities or individuals to participate in sport, recreation or physical activity • increase opportunities for participation of under-represented groups • provide services and facilities to communities disadvantaged by location • support the NSW Government’s approach of combining resources and expertise to deliver better results • adapt current services or initiate new ones to meet government priorities • increase the efficiency and effectiveness of the department’s operations • limit the department’s exposure to risks 4 Executive Summary 5 Executive Summary Achievements SPORT AND RECREATION DEVELOPMENT Assist the sport and recreation industry to improve service quality • Conducted industry seminars on child protec- Social justice tion and gave presentations for individual • Initiated a mentoring program for potential sports as part of the child protection educa- Executive sports managers, a walking program for new tion and awareness program. mothers and childcare guidelines as part of Olympic Games preparations the new State Plan for Women in Sport and Recreation that aims to increase women’s • Increased funding by $800,000 for develop- participation in physical activity ment of Olympic related facilities, providing communities with a lasting legacy • Funded sport and recreation facilities and established partnerships with Aboriginal • Provided technical advice to the Olympic communities to expand sport and recreation Coordination Authority on the management Summaryopportunities. Held an inaugural program of of facilities and infrastructure Swimsafe lessons for Aboriginal preschoolers • Promoted sport facilities in NSW for pre- and aqua aerobics for Aboriginal adults games training and attracted teams from • Funded projects that encourage physical more than 50 countries. activities among older adults and promoted a Improving infrastructure modified basketball game for older adults called shotball • Awarded $7.0 million in 503 grants to improve sport and recreation facilities around • Finalised a three-year Disability Action Plan NSW. and granted funds to enable sports organisa- tions to make their services more accessible Nurturing talent to people with a disability • Supported international events that give tal- • Improved access for athletes and coaches in ented athletes access to high levels of com- rural and remote areas to first class sports petition in NSW, including the Pan Pacific science and coach education services through Swimming Championships, Pacific School a mobile sports education van Games and the International Shooting Committee’s Paralympic Qualification • Helped youth at risk through a basketball tournament and a school truancy program • Provided 440 talented athletes with skill that includes an adventure camp with the development, coaching, sports science and Police & Community Youth Club. sports education and expanded and improved the programs in the three regional Community development Western Sydney, South Western Sydney and • Conducted recreation programs for more Far West academies. than a quarter of a million people at the department’s 11 sport and recreation centres and academies around NSW • Helped almost 43,000 people in urban, rural and remote areas to improve their water safety and swimming skills • Promoted basic principles of swimming and water safety through the Swimsafe and SafeWaters programs in regional areas and to people from culturally diverse backgrounds; • Formed the NSW Sport and Recreation Safety Council to improve the safety practices of sporting agencies. 6 Executive Summary Achievements QUALITY MANAGEMENT rupted on 1 January 2000. the Active Australia network Continuous improvement • Commenced a review and redesign of • Produced a publication to promote a com- processes in preparation for the goods and bined approach to planning physical activity • Decentralised customer feedback procedures services tax. for sport and recreation providers that are to improve the speed and appropriateness of members of the Active Australia network responses Working together • Produced a guide on physical activity for older • Introduced the most inclusive planning • Revised industrial agreements and intro- adults, and booklets and brochures promoting process ever undertaken for development of duced an integrated award for centre and the benefits children gain from physical activ- the 1999-2003 corporate plan, this academy managers ity. enhanced the department’s profile in the • Raised the profile of child protection issues community and the sport and recreation within the department and sporting organi- industry. sations through information sessions and training Customer satisfaction • Improved service and economies in vehicle • Conducted forums around the state in com- operation by contracting motor vehicle fleet munities with large Aboriginal populations to management to StateFleet Services identify ways to improve access to sport and recreation opportunities • Developed an energy management plan to effectively reduce greenhouse gas emissions • Initiated three major programs to improve and achieve energy savings customer feedback processes. • Identified emerging areas of risk, such as the new tax system and the new computerised COMMUNICATING WITH CUSTOMERS customer information management system Improve community access to information • Developed an asset management planning process that includes a five-year maintenance • Provided a telephone number that allows plan, to ensure efficient development and clients from around NSW to book into pro- maintenance of the department’s