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Game On Getting South Australia moving Acknowledgements

Game On: Getting South Australia moving (Game On) • Interstate and overseas sport and recreation departments: is an initiative of the Office for Recreation, Sport and – Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Racing (ORSR). Industries (Western Australia) – Victorian Health Promotion Foundation (Victoria) The Government of South Australia (SA) acknowledges and – Department of Tourism, Sport and Culture respects Aboriginal peoples as the State’s first peoples and (Northern Territory) nations, and recognises Aboriginal peoples as traditional – Office of Sport (New South Wales) owners and occupants of land and waters in South Australia. – Sport and Recreation (Australian Capital Territory) Further, the SA Government acknowledges that their spiritual, – Communities, Sport and Recreation (Tasmania) social, cultural and economic practices come from their – Department of Housing and Public Works, traditional lands and waters, that they maintain their cultural Sport and Recreation (Queensland) and heritage beliefs, languages and laws which are of – Sport Australia ongoing importance, and that they have made and continue – Sport New Zealand to make a unique and irreplaceable contribution to the State. • South Australian government departments: – Department of Human Services We acknowledge that Aboriginal peoples have endured – Department for Health and Wellbeing past injustices and dispossession of their traditional lands – Department for Environment and Water and waters. – Department for Education – Department of Planning, Transport and Infrastructure ORSR would like to acknowledge the following contributions – South Australian Tourism Commission to Game On: – Department for Innovation and Skills • The Game On Expert Panel: – Department of Primary Industries and Regions – Hon Amanda Vanstone AO (Chair) – Department of Treasury and Finance – Professor Timothy Olds – Department of the Premier and Cabinet – Paul Di Iulio – South Australia Police – Anton Andreacchio • Local Government elected members and staff, state – Leeanne Grantham sporting organisations, state recreation organisations, – Kylie Taylor industry bodies, service providers and support – Mark Bickley organisations, community groups, clubs and individuals.

• URPS and KPMG for their high quality services provided to the project.

Thank you for contributing to the development of Game On.

For further information on Game On, please contact: The Office for Recreation, Sport and Racing: Phone: 1300 714 990 Email: [email protected]

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Contents Messages from the Game On Chair Minister

Message from the Game On Chair 1 Outcome 6: A sustainable sport Message from the Minister 1 and recreation sector 22 Executive Summary 2 Outcome 7: The Benefits of Sport, More and better trained volunteers 23 Recreation and Physical Activity 6 Outcome 8: Active Lives Research 8 High quality, inclusive and accessible sport and recreation A snapshot of participation infrastructure 24 in South Australia 10 Game On Implementation 25 The Game On project has, at its core, Sport and recreation are an integral part of our state and Key Trends Impacting a vision for an Active State where all essential to our way of life. It contributes to the economy the Sector 12 The Role of the State Government 26 South Australians can reap the through productivity gains, reduced health expenditure and benefits of physical activity. tourism. It can also provide significant benefits to those who Creating Game On 14 The Role of local government 28 participate, including better physical and mental health, and To enable the sport and recreation community connection. Priority Issues 15 The Role of the Industry, industry to prosper, Game On: Getting Representative Bodies, South Australia moving highlights eight For all these reasons, supporting Game On is a key focus for Stakeholder Roles 16 Sport and Recreation issues facing the sector now and into the Marshall Government. In a growing and changing world, the future. the challenge for the sport and recreation sector is to Outcome 1: Organisations and Clubs 29 encourage more physical activity in our every day lives. Lifelong physical activity 17 References 30 Game On outlines a new collaborative direction for physical activity, movement The issues identified through Game On, as well as the impact Outcome 2: and play in South Australia, and proposes of COVID-19, have implications far beyond the realms of the High quality and accessible a compelling story of what the sport and sport and recreation sector. Therefore, it is critical that public open spaces for recreation sector aspires to become. Game On adopts a coordinated approach. State government active recreation 18 agencies, local councils, sport and recreation organisations Through coordinated collaboration and local community clubs and groups all play a key role Outcome 3: across government and all stakeholder in addressing these far-reaching issues and Growth in active transport 19 groups, Game On will affect systemic game-changing opportunities. change, shifting the dial on inactivity Outcome 4: by encouraging inactive people to get Throughout the duration of Game On, our goal is to increase Active young people moving, and active people to increase physical activity levels of South Australians who are less active what they do in their everyday lives. by ensuring at least 62% of adults meet the physical activity with good coordination and strong requirements of at least 150 minutes of physical activity per fundamental movement skills 20 The successful impact of Game On week within the next five years and 66% in the next 10 years. should be celebrated and promoted Outcome 5: to raise stakeholder and community Without you, we cannot achieve the goal of an Active State. Affordable sport and active awareness. recreation opportunities 21

Hon Amanda Vanstone AO Hon Corey Wingard MP Game On Expert Panel Chair Minister for Recreation, Sport and Racing 2 3

Game On intent: Executive Summary Game On is intended to be an enabler for all sport and recreation stakeholders, government and non-government bodies, to collectively create the environments and opportunities to build a more active SA. The recreation, sport and racing sector (the Sector) in South Australia includes several stakeholders who influence the Sector’s success. The Sector Better physical and mental Game On will: health and happier communities • Be innovative and change the Community are some of the more positive mindset of South Australians by Service Providers Clubs and Regional impacts on a society when investing in areas that support Facility managers, Associations people engage in 30 minutes physical activity to work around commercial providers, Clubs, participants, players, of physical activity each day. In people’s lives. camps, training organisations, athletes, coaches, officials, 2020, figures show that only 58% • Build system resilience and not-for-profit organisations, instructors, volunteers, of our state’s population engage capacity, connecting investment community groups, schools, community organisations, universities/TAFEs administrators, in the recommended 150 minutes in infrastructure, high spectators of exercise each week, with South performance and events. Australians voicing a range of ORSR • Improve the use of factors as a reason of why they research and technology to can’t be active. encourage movement.

In order to improve these figures, the • Adapt and evolve sport and South Australian Government has recreation programs, services invested in Game On, a forward-looking and approaches, placing additional Local SA Government framework that outlines a collaborative focus on active recreation that Government Recreation, Agencies approach to ensure physical activity provides everyone an opportunity and play can fit seamlessly into the to participate. Sport and Racing daily lives of South Australians. To Sector in meet the physical activity targets of • Develop ‘family friendly’ fixturing Game On, the future of sport across sports and alternative club South Australia and recreation in South Australia structures to more effectively must change. harness available volunteers. Business and Through better coordination between • Design and develop adequate public Entertainment State Sport, open spaces. Industry whole-of-government and sectors Recreation Corporations, media, Representative that play an enabling role in physical and Racing sponsors • Meet community demand to allow Bodies activity, Game On will reverse the levels people increased opportunities to Organisations of poor physical activity and increase participate in activity safely. movement opportunities across the The recommendations within Game On state, leading to stronger outcomes in will contribute to getting more people community wellbeing, liveability and active more often, by making it easier economic productivity. to get moving.

Core Federal Bodies Federal Government, Sport Australia, Australian Institute of Sport, Olympic, Paralympic and Commonwealth Games organising committees 4 Executive Summary Executive Summary 5

This report provides: • a series of recommended actions designed for all stakeholders to apply • an overview of how Game On was Game On Targets to their own forward planning; and undertaken; • a guide for future planning and • a summary of the benefits, and key Current State Five Year Target Ten Year Target investment by all stakeholders trends relevant to recreation, sport to create the environments and (2020) (2025) (2030) and physical activity; opportunities for a more active SA. Activity levels - • the key issues and outcomes adults % 58% of adults meet % 62% of adults meet % 66% of adults meet identified through an extensive (Active Lives 58 the physical activity 62 the physical activity 66 the physical activity consultation process; research) requirements of at requirements of at requirements of at least 150 minutes least 150 minutes of least 150 minutes • the visions and desired outcomes for of physical activity physical activity of physical activity each of the eight prioritised issues; per week. per week. per week.

Sports 51% of South 55% of South 59% of South participation % % % Australian youth 55 Australian youth 59 Australian youth - youth 51 (5-14 years) (5-14 years) (5-14 years) (AusPlay) participated participate in sport participate in sport in sport and and recreation at and recreation recreation at least least once per week. at least once once per week in per week. 2018/19.

Overall 31% of people 35% of people 39% of people % % % wellbeing - 31 report good 35 report good 39 report good (Active Lives wellbeing. wellbeing. wellbeing research) (The overall measure (The overall measure is a (The overall measure is a is a composite of four composite of four questions composite of 4 questions questions and is an and is an internationally and is an internationally internationally recognised recognised short form recognised short form short form questionnaire). questionnaire). questionnaire).

Overall health 80% of South % % 83% of South % 86% of South status - 80 Australians report 83 Australians report 86 Australians report (Active Lives excellent/good/ excellent / good/ excellent/ good/ research) very good overall very good overall very good overall health status. health status. health status.

Volunteering % 30% of South % 33% of South % 36% of South (Active Lives 30 Australians 33 Australians 36 Australians research) volunteer more volunteer more than volunteer more than once in once in 12 months. than once in 12 months. 12 months.

Jurien Huggins / Source: Unsplash 6 The Benefits of Sport, Recreation and Physical Activity 7

Hahndorf Farm Barn, Adelaide Hills South Australian Tourism Commission / Adam Bruzzone The Benefits of Sport, Recreation and Physical Activity

It is well established that regular physical activity improves physical and mental health, boosts brain activity and brings communities together. Physical activity is defined by the World Health Organization as any bodily movement produced by skeletal muscle that requires energy expenditure.

The benefits of physical activity are far-reaching and extend beyond health and wellbeing alone. Benefits can include a sense of purpose and value, a better quality of life, improved sleep and reduced stress, as well as stronger relationships and social connectedness. Additionally, promoting active modes of travel such as walking and cycling are beneficial for the environment and for health. High participation in physical activity from childhood creates the foundations for a healthy life.

People who are physically and socially active contribute to a thriving sport and recreation sector. Networks of sport and recreation clubs and organisations bring people together and are a rich source of social capital for our State. Improved mental Increased social Improved education Improved health and wellbeing connectedness, outcomes employability inclusion, networks and productivity and a reduction in anti-social behaviour

Increased level of Public health Economic activity Decreased carbon Reduced risk trust in others benefits generated by generated by sport emissions and of drowning increased physical infrastructure congestion from activity active transport 8 Active Lives Research 9

Active Lives Research

To further understand the benefits of physical activity in SA, an Active Lives survey was conducted.

The findings recognised a consistent Furthermore, this relationship between correlation between activity levels and activity and wellbeing was consistent health, wellbeing and social outcomes. across genders, ages and levels of Active South Australians (those social advantage and disadvantage. recording 150 minutes or more of The Active Lives Survey also activity per week), reported: indicated there would be substantial • better overall health; economic benefits through the reduced utilisation of health services by a • they required fewer health services; more active community. • better mental health;

• stronger social connections; and

• greater self-efficacy.

The average public health costs of South Australians who do not meet the physical activity guidelines compared to South Australians who do meet the guidelines equates to a variance of:

per person per year for utilisation $1,393 of public health services in SA.

Initial estimates suggest that during An opportunity exists to save up to an adult’s lifetime, insufficient physical activity has the potential to cost the South Australian public million health system an additional $804 per annum in public health expenditure through increasing the SA population’s $86,366 physical activity.

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SPORTS CLUBS, GYMS, STUDIOS & PERSONAL TRAINERS Walking, % % running and gym Males Females A snapshot of participation memberships rose 29 46 during the past are almost twice as likely to are more likely to participate through decade. participate through a sports club gyms, private studios or personal in South Australia compared to females (17%). trainers compared to males (34%).

Participation rates for many organised NATIONAL PHYSICAL ACTIVITY GUIDELINES The most popular activities undertaken by and team sports, South Australian adults in October 2019. except soccer, over the past decade have held constant Recreational Fitness/gym Running/Jogging % % % or declined. walking (inc. athletics) 24 8 45 % % % Swimming, AFL, soccer, 47 33 15 dancing, basketball, tennis males 38.0% / females 55.5% m 27.9% / f 38.0% m 17.2% / f 12.3% and netball were the most popular organised 24% of children 8% of youth (13-17 45% of adults meet activities undertaken by (5-12 years old) meet years old) meet their guidelines South Australian children Cycling Swimming AFL their guidelines their guidelines (150 minutes outside of school hours in (60 minutes per day). (60 minutes per day). per week). the past decade. 13% 11% 6% m 16.5% / f 8.8% m 10.6% / f 11.3% m 8.2% / f 3.6%

BARRIERS FREQUENCY OF PARTICIPATION 1+ per 1+ per 1+ per 3+ per IN SPORT AND RECREATION year month week week % 60 Bush walking Netball Tennis of adults 84% 78% participated in % % % 76% 56% 32 29 activities that % % 4 Youth are time poor cited poor 5 5 m 5.0% / f N.A. were organised or (5-14 years) or too busy. health. m 4.4% / f 5.9% m N.A. / f 9.2% 53% 50% undertaken in a More than two thirds of youth specialised venue say they don’t participated in organised sports or such as an oval, 24% 24% % like sport or court or gym. Football/ recreation activities outside of school 6 physical activity. hours. Approximately half participated Pilates Yoga Soccer Basketball Golf Bowls weekly. Boys were more likely than girls % % admit laziness .5% .5% .5% % % .5% to participate. AVG. 80.7% 68.5% 51.4% 24.3% 69 7 is a barrier. 3 3 3 3 3 2 of adults m N.A. / f 6.2% m N.A. / f 5.6% m 5.7% / f N.A. m 5.5% / f N.A. m 5.4% / f N.A. m 3.5% / f N.A. Males Females participated in non- think they are organised activities. 7% too old. 91% 91% 89% 89% MOTIVATIONS Adults 82% 84% % 50-70 Holistic Health (15 + years) 60% 62% of children Consumers are Health or Fun and Social For adults, almost all participants gain half of their increasingly seeking fitness enjoyment reasons (90%) were active in sport or physical activity daily out healthier lifestyles recreation monthly. 83% participated requirement at school with a focus on at least weekly and 60% participated Reference - Active Healthy measuring Kids Australia (2018) Muscular 79% 46% 31% three times per week or more. Fitness: It’s Time for a Jump and maintaining Start. The 2018 Active Health optimal physical and Competition was only cited by 6% of participants; 10% of adults used these activities Kids Australia Report Card on Males Females AVG. 90.8% 88.8% 82.8% 60.9% Physical Activity for Children mental health. as a way of getting around and 16% liked getting outdoors. and Young People.

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Key Trends Impacting the Sector

The Game On findings must be considered in light of the key trends and issues facing the community and the sport and recreation sector in the coming years. Some of the challenges are constant and enduring and others are new and emerge from a digitally connected world which is increasingly globalised and commercialised.

The following trends are relevant to the Game On recommendations:

Family and Broader and more Active travel The most common method of travel to work for employed work pressures diverse population people were: car driver 66.0%, public transport 7.2%, car People are experiencing increased pressures 28.2% of Australians were born overseas, almost 20% of passenger 4.6% and employee working from home 4.4%. associated with managing their time and finances. Australians have some form of disability and 3% of Australians may have a diverse sexual orientation or gender identity. Urban planning infill On-demand Urban planning infill is a key growth strategy to address New technology changing demographics and affordability issues. everything Technology is changing the way people get information Consumers now expect instant gratification, and view sport. tailored to their individual circumstances. Data demonstrates that as physical activity levels decline, Megatrends in sport screen-viewing behaviours increase. Six environmental factors are shaping sport into the future over the next 30 years.

Experiences and 1. A Perfect Fit

Decline in volunteering 2. From Extreme to Mainstream personalisation The labour input of Australian volunteers in sport is estimated 3. More than Sport The flexibility of unstructured outdoor activities and to be valued at $4 billion annually. experiences is becoming increasingly important to people. 4. Everybody’s Game

5. New Wealth New Talent Ageing population 6. Tracksuits to Business Suits The population is ageing, creating the need for more choices to be physically active.

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Creating Game On Priority Issues

To inform Game On, an extensive the key issues preventing South The infographic below provides a Following the statewide consultation, The Game On issues can be split into • Sport and recreation specific issues consultation process was undertaken Australians from being physically snapshot of who participated in an expert panel was tasked with two distinct categories: that ensure offerings meet the with sector stakeholders, local and active. Phase Two prioritised the key the consultation, the different ways prioritising eight issues and providing a needs of South Australians and • Lifestyle, environment and cultural state government and the general issues, established a shared vision participants contributed and the reach corresponding outcome for each issue. are sustainable and accessible into norms to support South Australians to community. for each priority issue and identified of the project. All issues seek to engage both inactive the future. adopt more active lifestyles. several solutions to overcoming each and active South Australians in more Phase One involved statewide sector of the issues and/or barriers. physical activity. and community consultation to identify

Lifestyle, environment and cultural related issues and outcomes:

1 2 3 4

Issue Being time poor and Quality and accessibility Enabling places for active A lack of physical literacy having competing of public open spaces transport is leading to inactive priorities children and youth participants 11 54 2 Outcome Lifelong physical activity High quality and Growth in active Active young people involved in South Australian local government national accessible public transport with good coordination workshops and state government areas departments of open spaces for active and strong fundamental 813 meetings departments sport (AUS and NZ) recreation movement skills Sport and recreation specific issues and outcomes: 5 6 7 8

Issue Cost of participating in Cost of sports delivery Attracting, recruiting, The lack of and sport and recreation training and retaining maintenance of facilities interstate volunteers and territory Outcome Affordable sport and Sustainable sport and More and better trained High quality, inclusive 6 departments 60state sporting organisations, state 4expert panel 229 recreation opportunities recreation sector volunteers and accessible sport and of sport and recreation organisations, industry bodies, community groups meetings recreation infrastructure recreation service providers and support organisations and clubs

Key Principles

Four key principles were identified and prioritised when considering Equity Evidence-Based investment in sport and active Over recreation. These principles were 546 42 5,000km 447 49 chosen to underpin the implementation survey responses interactive workshops travelled dedicated written of Game On. Facebook posts submissions Funding and Resources Collaboration 16 17

OUTCOME Stakeholder 1 Lifelong physical activity Roles

To assist stakeholders in implementing the OVERARCHING ISSUE VISION recommendations, leaders have been identified for Being time poor and having competing priorities Being physically active is an each action. While a stakeholder group may lead a easy, non-negotiable social Work and life commitments as well as a variety of ways recommended action, engagement and support from all norm and a key priority for in which people can spend their spare time mean that stakeholders will be required to ensure tailored, valued, everyone, every day. At all life people are not prioritising physical activity. sustainable and effective solutions. Leading stakeholders stages, people are moving. are described in more detail below.

Stakeholder Roles Key Recommendations to achieve this vision

ORSR 1.1 1.4 Invest in initiatives that connect Collaborate with health professionals to SA Government inactive or less active South encourage the prescription of physical Australians to local opportunities, activity and exercise. Local Government events and programs that lead to an active lifestyle. Industry representative bodies 1.5 Strengthen the ‘family-friendly’ culture State sport, recreation and support organisations 1.2 of community sports and active Invest in communication campaigns to recreation to ensure inclusiveness. Ethel Beach, Yorke Peninsula Community clubs and regional associations enhance understanding of the multiple South Australian Tourism Commission / Adam Bruzzone health benefits of regular movement 1.6 Other stakeholders and play. Explore opportunities for innovative digital technologies, including apps to promote and support people of all ages The ORSR: Lead the coordination Local government: 68 local State sport and recreation, 1.3 to be more active. of Game On across all levels of government authorities that own organisations and support Support policy changes to promote government, industry and key sports facilities, recreation centres, organisations: More than 80 state workplaces that enable employees to stakeholders. parks and trails and have a legislative sport organisations and state be physically active at work and on 1.7 obligation to preserve, protect and recreation organisations are the pre- their commute to and from work. Government of SA agencies: The Resolve the state government’s promote public health within their eminent governing bodies for their Department of Human Services, position on Esports to capitalise upon areas. respective sport and/or recreation in SA. Department for Health and Wellbeing, its growth. Department for Environment and Industry representative bodies: Sport Community clubs and regional Water, Department for Education, SA and Recreation SA will provide a associations: More than 4,000 sport Department of Planning, Transport collective voice, raise and respond to and recreation clubs support the and Infrastructure and the South issues, and foster the development of delivery of activities to more than one Australian Tourism Commission have a their respective sectors. million South Australians annually. role to play in influencing the demand, Other stakeholders: Other accessibility and delivery of active stakeholders have been identified places and programs. depending on the recommended Stakeholder Roles Key ORSR SA Government Local government Industry representative bodies action, for example, tertiary institutions and not-for-profit organisations. State sport, recreation and support organisations Community clubs and regional associations Other stakeholders 18 19

OUTCOME OUTCOME 2 High quality and accessible public 3 Growth in active transport open spaces for active recreation

OVERARCHING ISSUE VISION OVERARCHING ISSUE VISION Quality and accessibility of public open spaces Diverse, activated spaces and Enabling places for active transport Continuously improve the destinations with efficient accessibility, connectivity The popularity of unstructured activities is growing as There is insufficient safe infrastructure and support to amenities and connectivity and safety of active transport they provide flexibility, convenience and can attract new encourage more South Australians to take active options that encourage active opportunities. demographics. However, many of these activities require to transport, such as walking and cycling. communities. accessible open space and high-quality public realm.

Recommendations to achieve this vision Recommendations to achieve this vision

2.1 2.3 3.1 3.5. Strengthen access to and Enhance activation and promotion of Improve planning for connected Invest in recreational walking and connectedness of quality public open opportunities for physical activity in active transport networks to deliver cycling infrastructure to facilitate spaces that incorporate universal natural environments, including parks, walkable and cyclable cities and iconic experiences that attract design principles. beaches, rivers and reservoirs. neighbourhoods. mass participation and tourism opportunities.

2.2 2.4 3.2 Develop inspiring precincts by investing Improve the planning and coordination Improve the infrastructure and 3.6 Henley Square, Adelaide in the amenities of open spaces that of access to public open spaces. amenities of existing walking and Provide opportunities for free, South Australian Tourism Commission cycling networks for safe, universal universally accessible, community Jonathan van der Knaap benefit community experience and the Lee Culkin / Source: Unsplash broader visitor economy. and equitable access for all ages events in local public spaces which and abilities. cultivate positive social experiences and build competencies for walking and cycling. 3.3 Improve the safety of pedestrians and cyclists involved in active transport. 3.7 Increase the number of ‘end of trip’ facilities in workplaces and educational 3.4 institutions such as bicycle parking, Develop programs and make showers and lockers. equipment available so more South Australians walk and cycle for commuting and active recreation.

Stakeholder Roles Key ORSR SA Government Local government Industry representative bodies Stakeholder Roles Key ORSR SA Government Local government Industry representative bodies

State sport, recreation and support organisations Community clubs and regional associations Other stakeholders State sport, recreation and support organisations Community clubs and regional associations Other stakeholders 20 21

OUTCOME OUTCOME 4 Active young people with 5 Affordable sport and active good coordination and strong recreation opportunities fundamental movement skills

OVERARCHING ISSUE VISION OVERARCHING ISSUE VISION A lack of physical literacy is leading to inactive Children are happy, healthy Cost of participating in sport and recreation Anyone, anywhere accessing and confident, and physical affordable activities across all children and youth. The costs associated with sport and active recreation is activity and literacy is valued, lifestyles and pathways. Some young people are not developing fundamental one of the key contributors to reduced participation in accessible and supported by movement skills from an early age, leading to poor physical activity. the community, leading to a physical activity habits. lifetime of movement.

Recommendations to achieve this vision Recommendations to achieve this vision

5.1 5.5 4.1 4.5 Identify, develop and promote no-cost Investigate innovation and Continue to deliver the Early Years Investigate innovations in technology opportunities for physical activity. opportunities that reduce the transport Learning Framework to recognise the that may inspire children to be costs for participants of sport and importance of play and development of physically active. recreation activities. fundamental movement skills. 5.2 Promote and support innovation and 4.6 provide opportunities which reduce the 5.6 4.2 Understand the views of young people cost of sport and active recreation for Leverage existing schemes, such as Implement a monitoring system to keep school sport relevant and underrepresented groups and enhance recycling and/or borrowing of uniforms to assess the development of viable in schools and in the community. social connectedness. and equipment, to build the capacity of JaySi / Source: Shutterstock fundamental movement skills clubs and improve the affordability for Nicholas Rjabow / Source: Shutterstock in children. underrepresented communities. 4.7 5.3 Support the growth and development Review the range of supports to reduce of coaches to enhance a young 4.3 the cost of participation for children 5.7 person’s enjoyment and participation Encourage whole-of-school and young people and investigate Understand the impact and in physical activity and acknowledge approaches to strengthen the delivery options to improve affordability sustainability of player payment at coaches as critical support agents for of physical literacy, play and sport of physical activity for the wider community and sub-elite sport and a child’s wellbeing. to inspire lifelong participation and population. recreation levels. enjoyment of physical activity.

5.4 4.4 Prioritise active transport and public Support school teachers to deliver transport access to sporting venues. quality inclusive physical education experiences.

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OUTCOME OUTCOME 6 Sustainable sport 7 More and better and recreation sector trained volunteers

OVERARCHING ISSUE VISION OVERARCHING ISSUE VISION Cost of delivery in sport and recreation A collaborative and strategic Attracting, recruiting, training and retaining volunteers Volunteers are well-trained, approach that makes the proactive and have transferable The costs of delivering sport and recreation Clubs have difficulties attracting, recruiting, training, delivery of sport sustainable, skills which meet the needs of opportunities are increasing. Some organisations are retaining and managing volunteers. Volunteer burnout, affordable and equitable, and the Sector. The Sector rewards, struggling to remain relevant and sustainable in the mismatched skill sets and ‘red tape’ means that sport ensures cost does not present empowers and recognises the changing market and are either amalgamating or and volunteers do not always get the most out of a barrier to participation. value volunteers bring. closing due to increased financial pressures. their relationship.

Recommendations to achieve this vision Recommendations to achieve this vision

6.1 6.5 7.1 7.5 Build the capacity and capability of Improve economies of scale by Review the impact and sustainability Collaborate to strengthen the provision sport and recreation organisations implementing innovative shared of incentivising volunteering in sport of opportunities for corporate to develop, innovate and evolve their services models that support finance, and recreation. volunteering. product offerings to cater to the human resources, administration, changing nature of participation in membership, legal, marketing, online sport and physical activity. and communications functions. 7.2 7.6 Investigate the potential of digital Leverage initiatives and programs that technologies and other innovative ‘foster a culture of giving’ to promote 6.2 6.6 approaches to improve support and opportunities for school and tertiary Review investment arrangements Support projects and networks that opportunities for volunteers. students to volunteer. simez78 / Source: Shutterstock to prioritise participation outcomes enable shared resources and expertise Marina Lakotka / Source: Unsplash and promote collaboration to facilitate efficiencies, shared capital, and partnerships. reduced operating costs and access 7.3 7.7 to a broader range of community- Review and adopt or update tailored Encourage experienced professionals based programs. resources to support the governance to engage in mentoring programs 6.3 of community sports and recreation to support continuous improvement Support organisations to leverage organisations. of volunteers. sport and recreation participation 6.7 events to sustain commercial viability Support initiatives that minimise the while delivering social benefits. resources required to deliver sport, 7.4 recreation and physical activity, Partner with skills and volunteering targeting power and water utilities. related organisations to provide 6.4 ongoing training opportunities Support new sporting events and to support sport and recreation competitions around regional SA, volunteers. encouraging targeted investment and economic growth to build the capacity and capability of regional areas.

Stakeholder Roles Key ORSR SA Government Local government Industry representative bodies Stakeholder Roles Key ORSR SA Government Local government Industry representative bodies

OUTCOME 8 High quality, inclusive Game On and accessible sport and Implementation recreation infrastructure

OVERARCHING ISSUE VISION Game On is a long-term agenda that will require collaboration, The lack of and maintenance of facilities Sport and active recreation partnerships and coordination across government and the Sector. infrastructure that is To achieve the vision of Game On it will be necessary for all The provision of infrastructure, the age and quality inclusive, accessible for all, stakeholders to engage with and understand the issues. of facilities, the lack of facilities to cater for diverse fit-for-purpose, activated participants and underutilisation mean that some and economically and infrastructure is not supporting activity to its fullest extent. environmentally sustainable.

Recommendations to achieve this vision Game On has been developed with the full recognition that stakeholders 8.1 8.5 are at different starting points in Identify the current supply and gaps Prioritise fit-for-purpose and their efforts to increase physical of sport and recreation facilities universally designed sporting and activity and that the priorities and across South Australia, ensuring that active recreational infrastructure that capabilities of each stakeholder investment is managed strategically. provides capacity for community use, group vary. The feasibility of as well as non-sport income generation different initiatives and the speed of opportunities. implementation will vary according 8.2 to each stakeholder. Ensure sports facilities that include government investment are built and 8.6 It is recommended that each Adelaide Oval, Adelaide maintained to meet the requirements Investigate technological stakeholder group assess their South Australian Tourism Commission / David Solm of community sport where possible. advancements to improve function situation in relation to Game On to and access to sport, active recreation identify existing programs which and physical activity facilities. can be strengthened, as well as 8.3 new opportunities that will Continue to encourage shared use of contribute to Game On and school facilities after school hours in 8.7 their organisation’s future. partnership with local council, state Ensure the provision of sport and The graphics on pages sport organisations and community recreation infrastructure considers 26-29 articulate the role of sporting clubs. technological advancements to stakeholders in addressing the remain contemporary and appealing to issues and outcomes identified spectators, viewers and participants. through Game On. 8.4 Develop frameworks to support A detailed Implementation Plan environmentally sustainable design of has been developed to support sport and active recreational facilities. stakeholders to meet the recommended actions of Game On.

Stakeholder Roles Key ORSR SA Government Local government Industry representative bodies Rose Makin / Source: Shutterstock State sport, recreation and support organisations Community clubs and regional associations Other stakeholders 26 The Role of the State Government 27

Encourage participation and Provide advice and monitor physical activity across a person’s life course. opportunity for all, especially in support Align investment and Promote the benefits of physical activity. for underrepresented groups. resources to contribute Advocate for promotion of physical activity via the medical profession. to the vision and Integrate delivery of physical activity The Role of the recommendations programs with community services. Support behavioural changes and preventative health programs. of Game On. Promote pro-social behaviour through Support workplaces to provide opportunities for physical activity. Develop appropriate sports environments and subsequent Invest in the amenities State Government evaluation indicators. positive youth justice outcomes. and promotion of natural Invest in research, innovation Support to develop and promote environments to increase Game On will be activated across the Government of and knowledge and share volunteering opportunities for sport usage and visitation. South Australia by maximising departmental synergies case studies of inventive and recreation organisations and Activate natural spaces including in alignment with the plan’s recommendations. delivery in support of the to develop skills across the national parks, reservoirs, marine Game On actions and volunteer population. It is important to note that there are a number of parks and recreation areas to outcomes. organisations, businesses and groups that also have maximise opportunities for responsibilities in these listed areas. Partnerships Convene stakeholder groups 03 physical activity. between the government and non-government sector to engage with and 02 Advocate for and invest in will ensure the Game On outcomes are met. address the eight Game On Department Department Green Adelaide and promote issues and outcomes. for Health of Human equity in local amenities across Lead the recommendations and Wellbeing greater Adelaide. which focus on sport and Services Support wellbeing through recreation systems and active recreation and the programs that promote 01 connection to nature. ‘sport for all’. 04 Communicate the plan’s Office for Recreation, These seven State Department for progress to the Sector and Government agencies community, celebrating Sport and will also be key Environment achievements to raise Racing drivers in achieving and Water political, stakeholder and the successful community awareness. implementation of Game On with specific roles for each agency. 07 05 Department South of Planning, Australian Plan open spaces and sport Transport and Tourism Support major sporting and recreation infrastructure Commission events that attract interstate to maximise safe and Infrastructure and overseas visitors, equitable accessibility for all 06 add liveliness and deliver South Australians. Department economic benefits to SA. Invest in precinct building for Education Support mass participation and place-based planning of events that add vibrancy and community spaces. contribute local economic Invest in programs that build the benefits. confidence and capacity of the Support the development of community to adopt active Continue to provide regular physical activity in schools and major infrastructure and modes of transport. places of learning, with an emphasis on physical literacy. programs that grow active Invest in active transport policies and adventure tourism. Facilitate opportunities for all children to experience sport. and strategies that identify Support regional priorities for the planning, design Support design of education facilities to meet the needs of infrastructure and events that and development of walking and community sport and active recreation where possible. activate local communities cycling paths. Continue to encourage the shared use of education and build tourism facilities for sport and community activities. opportunities in regions.

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The Role of The Role Local Government of industry representative bodies, sport and recreation

Align investment and Convene stakeholder organisations resources and leverage groups to engage with, local expertise to interpret, prioritise and contribute to the vision respond to the eight Game and clubs and recommendations On issues and outcomes in of Game On. the respective regions.

Identify areas of Lead recommendations growth and change in each region which that support the Game improve public open space On recommendations. and sport and recreation systems and programs that support Use the eight Game On Advocate for taking active lives. issues and outcomes to collective action in guide strategic direction relation to the eight issues and business planning by influencing government for the sector. policies, action and investment.

Lead meaningful and genuine Actively champion the engagement to ensure every recommendations. administrator, coach, official, volunteer, participant and parent involved in community activities can progress the vision of Game On.

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