OFFICE OF SPORT ANNUAL REPORT 2019/2020 Contents
Letter of Submission...... 4 05 OUR COVID-19 RESPONSE...... 38 Chief Executive Foreword ...... 5 Support for the Sector...... 39 Strategic Intent...... 6 Community Sport Recovery Package...... 40 Our Locations...... 7 Staying Active and School Camps at Home Campaign.....40 2019/2020 At a Glance...... 8 06 CORPORATE SUPPORT...... 42 01 PARTICIPATION...... 10 Participation Funding and Support...... 11 07 ANNUAL FINANCIAL STATEMENTS...... 46 Participation Strategy and Planning...... 13 Table of Contents...... 47 Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award ...... 14 Financial Highlights...... 48 Impact of COVID-19...... 16 Statement by the Chief Executive and Director Finance...... 49 02 PLACES AND SPACES...... 18 Statement of Comprehensive Income...... 50 Sport and Recreation Centres...... 19 Statement of Financial Position...... 51 Olympic Sport Venues Management...... 20 Statement of Changes in Equity...... 52 Stadia Network Planning...... 21 Statement of Cash Flows...... 53 Facilities Strategy and Planning...... 22 Program Group Statements...... 54 Asset Management...... 23 Notes to the Financial Statements...... 57 COVID-19 Impact on Places and Spaces Initiatives...... 24 Independent Auditors Report...... 89
03 SECTOR SUSTAINABILITY...... 26 07 GOVERNANCE AND CHARTER...... 92 Organisational Health Initiatives...... 27 08 APPENDICES...... 94 Education and Support...... 28 Appendix A: Management Structure at 30 June 2020...... 95 Regional Delivery...... 29 Appendix B: Human Resources...... 97 Sports Regulation...... 29 Appendix C: Disability Inclusion Action Plan...... 99 Impact of COVID-19 on delivering Sector Sustainability initiatives...... 30 Appendix D: Multicultural Programs 2019/2020...... 100 Appendix E: Reconciliation Action Plan...... 101 04 PARTNERSHIP AND INVESTMENT...... 32 Appendix F: Legal Change...... 101 Her Sport Her Way...... 33 Appendix G: Consultants...... 101 10 World Cups in 10 Years...... 34 Appendix H: Payment of Accounts...... 103 Strategic Partnerships...... 34 Appendix I: Privacy and Personal Information...... 104 Impact of COVID-19 on delivering Partnerships and Appendix J: Public Access Information...... 104 Investment initiatives...... 36 Appendix K: Audit and Risk Statement...... 110 Appendix L: Certificate of Currency...... 110 Appendix M: Cyber Security Annual Attestation Statement...... 112 Appendix N: Consumer Response...... 113 Appendix O: Grants...... 115
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The 2019/2020 reporting period was a year 31 October 2020 of significant change at the Office of Sport, which of course was impacted by COVID-19. The Hon. Dr Geoff Lee, MP Looking back at our accomplishments and Minister for Skills and Tertiary Education challenges over the past 12 months, we were Acting Minister for Sport able to celebrate some great successes 52 Martin Place throughout the first three quarters, before feeling the full impact of the coronavirus SYDNEY NSW 2000 pandemic between March and June. The virus will continue to impact our sector in Dear Minister the years to come. In compliance with the terms of the Annual Reports (Departments) Act 1985, the I’m proud of the professionalism, resilience Public Finance and Audit Act 1983 and regulations under those Acts, I am pleased and hard work of our staff, detailed within to submit the 2019/20 Office of Sport Annual Report for your presentation to the this year’s annual report. Our Sport and NSW Parliament. Recreation Centres, Olympic Sport Venues and the programs and services we deliver to support the sector have been affected by the tragic bushfire season I hereby submit this report to you as a true and accurate record of our compliance and COVID-19, however there have been a range of positive initiatives, such and achievements. as the implementation of the Regional Sport and Active Recreation Plans, the roll-out of the second Active Kids voucher and the Her Sport Her Way Year 1 Action Plan, just to name a few. Yours sincerely I acknowledge the severe impact that COVID-19 has had on the sport and active recreation sector – including cancellation of sport and outdoor recreation programs, restrictions on competitions and events, and the closure of facilities under the public health restrictions. We have continued to work collaboratively to help support our stakeholders throughout this difficult time. Karen Jones In February 2020, the Office released its updated Strategic Plan 2020-2024, Chief Executive realigning our focus with a new mission of Building Active Communities. Office of Sport With key pillars of Participation, Places and Spaces, Sector Sustainability, and Partnerships & Investment, we are committed to empowering the people of NSW to maintain active and healthy lifestyles and maximise the social, economic and health benefits that sport and active recreation can deliver across the State. While the year may not have finished as we would have liked, the annual report allows us to reflect on our many achievements, and we now turn our attention to continued support of the sector moving into 2020/2021.
Karen Jones Chief Executive Office of Sport OFFICE OF SPORT
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Our locations Strategic Intent Our Locations
Lake Ainsworth & North Coast Regional Office The Office of Sport is the lead NSW Government executive agency for sport and active recreation, forming part of the Stronger Communities Cluster. NORTH NEW ENGLAND COAST In February 2020, the Office launched its updated strategic plan, redefining its focus, goals & NORTH WEST and outcomes, further enhancing opportunities for the sport and active recreation sector. Lake Keepit Centre The Office of Sport aims to increase the levels of physical activity of the people of NSW CENTRAL WEST Tamworth Regional FAR WEST Office by providing the leadership, policies, programs, funding and infrastructure necessary to & ORANA enable higher rates of participation in sport and active recreation.
Dubbo Regional Office HUNTER Lake Burrendong Centre Point Wolstoncroft Newcastle Regional Office Orange Regional Office Centre CENTRAL COAST
Head Broken Bay Centre Office Sydney Academy Central Coast METRO SYDNEY Regional SOUTH Office EAST & Illawarra Shoalhaven Office Milson RIVERINA MURRAY Berry Centre Island TABLELANDS Centre Sydney Borambola Centre International & Wagga Wagga Shooting Regional Office ILLAWARRA Centre SHOALHAVEN Sydney International Equestrian Centre Jindabyne Centre Sydney International Rowing Centre Southern Highlands OUR MISSION OUR VISION Regional Shooting Complex Building Active Communities. Sport and active recreation creating healthier people, connecting communities Our leaders and making a stronger NSW. Western cluster Southern cluster Sydney Northern cluster Western cluster Southern cluster Metro Sydney Northern cluster Operations Lake Keepit Sport and Berry Sport and Sydney Academy of MilsonPrograms Island Sport Recreation Centre Recreation Centre Sport and Recreation Centre DIRECTOR - DIRECTOR - DIRECTOR - DIRECTOR - DIRECTOR - CaLakesey GriBurrendongce SportLach lan CJindabynelark SportDarr enand Cr umpleSydneyr C Internationalolin Robinson BrokenNathan G Bayodfr eSporty and OUR FOCUS AREAS and Recreation Centre Recreation Centre Regatta Centre Recreation Centre NEWOrange ENGLAND Regional OfficeILLAWARRABorambola SportSydne andy Acade mySydney CENTRAL International COAST Point• Regul Wolstoncroftation (Motor & NORTH WEST SHOALHAVEN of Sport Sport and Combat Recreation Centre EquestrianMilson Centre Island Sport Sport and Recreation LaTamworthke Keepit Sport Regional and Berry Sport and Sydney International and Recreation Centre Sport) PARTICIPATION: SECTOR SUSTAINABILITY: Centre ROfficeecreation Centre RecreationWagga Centre WaggaReg atta Centre SydneyB Internationalroken Bay Sport and • Duke or Edinburgh Everyone in NSW participating The sector continues to grow TDubboamworth RegionalRegional OfficeWollongongRegional OfficeSydney InternationaShootingl Rec Centrereation Centre LakeAwa rAinsworthd Sport in sport and active recreation sport and active recreation across Office Regional WollongongOffice RegionalEquestrian Centre Point Wolstoncroft and• Ope Recreationrations / Client Centre Southern Highlands Service Centre / CENTRAL WEST SOUTH EAOfficeST & Sydney International Sport and Recreation Ourimbah throughout their whole life. NSW. Shooting Centre RegionalCent Sportingre Business System & ORANA TABLELANDS RegionalSupport Office Complex Lake Burrendong Sport Jindabyne Sport and Central Coast Regional • Funding & Grants PLACES AND SPACES: PARTNERSHIPS AND and Recreation Centre Recreation Centre Office Newcastle Regional Head Office Sydney Office Everyone in NSW can access INVESTMENT: Orange Regional Office RIVERINA MURRAY HUNTER Olympic Park places and spaces for sport and Partnerships and investment in Dubbo Regional Office Borambola Sport and Myuna Bay Sport and Lennox Head Regional Recreation Centre Recreation Centre Office FAR WEST Southern Highlands active recreation. sport and active recreation that Wagga Wagga Newcastle Regional Far West Academy RegionalOffi Shootingce maximise the value for everyone of Sport Regional Office in NSW. South-East Academy ComplexNORTH COAST of Sport Lake Ainsworth Sport and Recreation Centre 6 | OFFICE OF SPORT ANNUAL REPORT 2019/2020 OFFICENorth OF C oaSPORTst Regional ANNUAL REPORT 2019/2020 | 7 Office 2019/2020 At a Glance
Community Sport Recovery Package GUIDELINES
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Duke of Edinburgh Diversity and Rugby Mental Health Bushfire ATP Tokyo COVID-19 Staying Active Community Sport 60th Anniversary Inclusion in Sport League Nines Sports Fund Support Cup Selection Support for Campaign Recovery Package Forum World Cup Launch Trials the Sector JULY - DECEMBER – JANUARY - MARCH – APRIL JUNE DECEMBER OCTOBER NOVEMBER NOVEMBER JANUARY JANUARY MARCH JUNE 2019 2020
JULY AUGUST - NOVEMBER NOVEMBER DECEMBER JANUARY JANUARY FEBRUARY - APRIL APRIL JUNE MARCH COVID-19 Sector Active Kids Second Active Kids World Shooting Shared Future Champions Ken Rosewall Drought Break ICC Women’s Recovery Working School Camps Voucher Launch Go Far Campaign Para Sports Corporate Strategy Launch Arena Upgrade Camps T20 World Cup Group Established at Home Championships Services Launch Completion Campaign
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FUTURE CHAMPIONS Pathways to High Performance
Strengthening our pathways to support the next generation of NSW athletes to be future champions in and out of sport
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Regional Sport National Combat and Coaching Her Sport Her and Active Snowsport Centres of Homebase $69MIL Motor Sport and Officiating Way Year One Recreation Training Excellence Implementation in grant funding Regulation Support Action Plan Plans Centre administered
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sports to develop new and innovative offerings tailored Participation Funding to the requirements of the program, which better suit the needs of the marketplace. and Support Active Kids Go Far Campaign ACTIVE KIDS VOUCHER PROGRAM The Office continues to work with culturally and linguistically diverse communities, and children with The Active Kids voucher program was introduced disability and their families to level the playing field, as a major initiative in 2018 to increase children’s ensuring they too, gain the great benefits of being participation in physical activity and sport. In its first active kids. year it was a huge success exceeding all projected In 2019 the Office delivered the Active Kids Go Far targets, resulting in an increased Government campaign which targeted culturally and linguistically commitment to fund the program for longer, and diverse, and Indigenous communities in both metro and expanding its parameters. Participation regional NSW. The campaign was designed to showcase In July 2019, a second Active Kids voucher was that being active goes beyond just the physical and introduced to support children to participate for longer, contributes to developing well rounded young people. extending participation into the second half of the Key campaign messages included: calendar year. The second voucher could be used to • Sport and active recreation is good for us, mentally extend a program of activity, or to support participants and physically in trying something new or different. • Sport and active recreation develops stronger 411,372 second vouchers were redeemed at a value of $40.3 communities, bridges cultural boundaries, and million supporting children in NSW to participate in summer improves our interpersonal relations sports or do more of the same activities they love. • Sport and active recreation has been shown to Active Kids continues to be incredibly popular with over contribute to our academic performance, our social 2.1 million vouchers already claimed by parents since the lives and has the capacity to be an equaliser program launch. Over $208 million has been transacted back to sport and active recreation providers, whilst The Active Kids Go Far campaign saw an increase of 32% of helping offset the costs of participation for families children from culturally diverse backgrounds participating throughout NSW. in Active Kids from year 1 to year 2 of the program. Since its establishment, Active Kids has contributed to Active Kids Evaluation an increase in participation and retention of children in Active Kids is a universal program and the largest of its programs across the sector. While some clubs noted kind globally. With a sample of over 760,000 children in increases upwards of 10-20 per cent in registrations, 2019, the Office was able to gain significant insights into other activity providers reported that children were habits and physical activity behaviours of the children participating for longer periods and increasing their and young people of NSW. commitment to sport and active recreation. The Office continues to work in partnership with the Through program data, the Office identifies those University of Sydney’s SPRINTER research team to communities where children and families require evaluate the impact of the program. additional support to get children active, and better Using the Active Kids program data and participants, take advantage of the program. The Active Kids team SPRINTER conducted ongoing research and published identified socially disadvantaged communities across the following papers in 2019/2020: South West and Western Sydney, and in some of our more remote towns in Northern and Western NSW • Physical activity and sport participation characteristics that needed additional support. The Office carried out of Indigenous children registered in the Active Kids targeted engagement and education programs to help voucher program in New South Wales (Journal of families access their vouchers, improving equity in Science and Medicine in Sport) access to sport and active recreation. • Active kids: evaluation protocol for a universal Throughout 2019/2020, hundreds of new providers voucher program to increase children’s participation have registered to be a part of Active Kids, increasing in organised physical activity and sport (Public Health the choice and availability of sports and activities for Research and Practice) children in NSW. As at 30 June 2020, there is in excess • Parental awareness and engagement in the Active of 11,000 approved Active Kids providers with a very Kids program across socioeconomic groups (Journal diverse range of programs, such as surfing, wheelchair of Science and Medicine in Sport) sports, circus, football, swimming, table tennis, ballet, Contrary to the rapid growth in the program experienced paddle boarding and parkour, just to name a few. in 2019, Active Kids saw a significant reduction in The program has also afforded an opportunity for some participation as COVID-19 forced many activities to stop in
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March 2020. Active Kids providers, and the sport and active administration of the Mental Health Sports Fund, with October 2019, attracting more than 1,500 participants as an interim arrangement. recreation sector had to reconsider ways of doing business 24 projects funded by NSW Health, enabling sporting from across NSW. The Regional Academies continued their important including postponement of programs and restructuring of organisation to deliver health and wellbeing initiatives work including the delivery of 125 athlete development program formats offered to participants. Insights gained which suited the needs of local communities. MULTICULTURAL PROGRAMS programs to more than 2,300 talented young athletes during this period will support development of initiatives The Office welcomed diverse multicultural groups across 29 sports. and programs into the future, as sport and active recreation DISABILITY SPORT SUPPORT and events to its Sport and Recreation Centres and When face-to-face programs were cancelled in 2020 continues to evolve and grow as a dynamic sector. Throughout 2019/2020, the Office supported people Olympics venues, with programs designed to empower due to COVID-19, the Academies continued to provide with disability through the provision of funding to and reinforce communication and inclusion while LOCAL SPORT DEFIBRILLATOR support to athletes through on-line programs and improve program delivery, working with state and engaging participations in a fun learning environment. PROGRAM local sporting organisations to develop participation education. Engagement with multicultural communities in The NSW Government launched the Local Sport strategies and the sharing of successful strategies to Defibrillator Grant Program in 2017, with an allocation of build organisational capability. 2019/2020 included: $4 million over four years to assist sporting clubs across More than $10.3 million in funding was provided to • Ride for Refugees Participation Strategy NSW in the purchase and maintenance of Automated sporting organisations and local sports clubs to support • BAPS Walkathon: BAPS Swaminarayan Sanstha External Defibrillators (AEDs). The Office administers the facility upgrades and a range of programs that promote is a Hindu volunteer group. Over 700 community and Planning grant program. participation of, and improve access for, people with members raised over $14,000 for Nepean Public In the event of a cardiac arrest, time is critical. Accordingly, disability. Hospital, Plumpton High School and Samarpan Inc. FUTURE CHAMPIONS the program is aimed at improving access to AEDs at This included $8.2 million for four significant facility to support their services to the community 2019/2020 saw the consolidation and launch of the community sport and recreational facilities. upgrades under the Greater Sydney Sports Facility • Enduro: Outdoor education and cultural exchange Future Champions: Pathways to Success Strategy and Sports clubs, organisations and councils can claim 50 per Fund and almost $1.5 million under the Community experience for Korean students aged 11-17 its subsequent implementation within the NSW sport cent of the purchase price of the cost of the defibrillator Sport Recovery Package to support 15 State Sporting sector. up to a capped amount, rising to 75 per cent in the Far Organisations for People with Disability and their clubs. • Emanuel School (Secondary): HSC PDHPE program facilitated by Sydney Academy of Sport, with students The strategy, informed directly by the principles of West of NSW. 27,982 Active Kids vouchers were redeemed for children applying HSC exercise science theory in laboratory setting the Foundational, Talent, Elite, Mastery (FTEM) NSW In 2019/2020, 315 applications were approved for a total that identified with disability, for a total of $2.77 million 77% Participant and Athlete Development Framework, of 371 AEDs. The total value of all successful applications of the vouchers claimed were redeemed in 2019-2020. • Emanuel School: (Primary): Outdoor education featured extensive consultation with the sector for 2019/2020 was $462,582. program The top three sports for which they were redeemed were including a series of dedicated think-tank workshops LOCAL SPORT GRANT PROGRAM Swimming, Football and Dance. • Unity Grammar School - Islamic girls and boys outdoor with over 100 individuals from 52 organisations education program including: The Local Sport Grant Program aims to increase regular ABORIGINAL AND TORRES STRAIT • Australian Nepalese Football team: Residential sports and ongoing participation opportunities in sport and • State and National Sporting Organisations and ISLANDER SPORT SUPPORT program developing Nepalese Australian football Organisations for People with Disability active recreation in NSW. Participation in sport and active recreation can assist players • NSW Institute of Sport The program supports the NSW Government’s commitment in engaging Aboriginal communities and plays an • Sikh Youth Australia: Cultural program focussed on • Sport Australia and the Australian Institute of Sport to enhance the quality of life of the people of NSW. important role in improving Aboriginal health and youth leadership This 2019/2020 program focussed on supporting projects wellbeing. Data from Sport Australia indicates that • Sports High School Network and broader NSW school that targeted opportunities specifically for women and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders are less likely than • Moriah College: Outdoor education program network including public, private and independent schools girls, delivered overall participation opportunities, and non-Indigenous Australians to participate in sport or • Redfern Islamic: Cultural program for females focussed supported local communities affected by drought. physical activity. on social and outdoor recreation activities. Celebration • University sector Funding was available to local sporting clubs and The Office is committed to decreasing Aboriginal of ‘Uttarayan’ or Makar Sankranti at Sydney • NSW Regional Academies of Sport associations in NSW with more than $2 million in grants disadvantage and extending our efforts to help International Shooting Centre: a Hindu community • Amateur and professional sports clubs awarded to communities affected by drought. Aboriginal Australians be involved in sport and active family event The collective voices and insights of all levels of the recreation across NSW. A total of $4.6 million was awarded to 949 projects, talent pathway including athletes, coaches, teachers, supporting sport development initiatives, community sport The Office currently employs six Aboriginal Sport REGIONAL ACADEMIES OF SPORT pathway practitioners and managers and Chief events, sport access projects and facility development. Development Officers and one Project Officer across In 2019/2020, the Office provided a total of $3.5 Executive Officers were well represented. six regional locations in NSW. Their role is to improve million funding to assist the network of the 11 Regional The strategy was launched on 5 December 2019 at the access to sport participation opportunities for Aboriginal MENTAL HEALTH SPORTS FUND Academies of Sport in NSW. This included $1 million as Pathways, Platforms and Partnerships forum, co-hosted communities. Sporting clubs are the heart of rural communities. In part of the NSW Government’s COVID-19 Community by the Office and NSWIS. recognition of this the Office, in conjunction with NSW In 2019/2020, 48,297 Active Kids vouchers were Sport Recovery Package, which provided certainty of The strategy is athlete-centred in its approach and redeemed for children who identified as Aboriginal and Health, launched the $1.2 million Mental Health Sports funding for the Regional Academies due to the delayed intent, supported by six integrated operational drivers: Fund in November 2019. Torres Strait Islander for a total of $4.73 million. NSW Budget. • Pathway Leadership The Mental Health Sports Fund provided NSW-based 81% of the vouchers claimed 20219-2020 were Nine of the 11 Regional Academies of Sport in NSW are • Coaching sporting bodies with funding for sport-led mental redeemed. operated as independent incorporated organisations • Empowered Athletes health, social and emotional wellbeing initiatives in The top three sports for which they were redeemed were governed by volunteer boards of directors. The Office regional NSW, in recognition of the devastating impact Rugby League, Soccer and Swimming. • Pathway Intelligence continued to manage two Regional Academies – South the drought has on these communities. • Competition In partnership with Charlestown Netball Association, the East Sports Academy and Far West Academy of Sport The Office supported the establishment and Office delivered the annual Koori Netball Tournament in • Performance Environments
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Future Champions formalises and extends on the specific proposals. A strategy and action plan will be PARTICIPANT REGISTRATIONS ongoing advice and support provided by the Office developed for implementation in 2021. across the sector including through its dedicated sport BRONZE SILVER GOLD % OF workshops and pathway manager, athlete, parental and Region LEVEL LEVEL LEVEL TOTAL TOTAL coaching education and networking events and resources. Duke of Edinburgh’s Whilst the original focus of the strategy was on Central Coast 178 61 27 266 2.20% supporting the talent pathway and related operations, International Award in light of the impact on sport due to the COVID-19 Central West and Orana 89 26 20 135 1.11% global pandemic in early 2020, Future Champions has 60TH ANNIVERSARY now been extended in its scope to include advice to The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award is a global Hunter 147 43 4 194 1.60% SSO and SSODs specific to reviewing and adapting their youth development program, empowering young Foundational level (participation) strategies. This pivot Australians aged 14-24 to explore their full potential in strategy will be articulated in the Future Champions – regardless of their location or circumstance. Illawarra Shoalhaven 342 127 52 521 4.30% Year One Action Plan 2020/2021. For more than 20 years the Office has delivered the A notable collaboration was with Netball NSW, where Award under licence in New South Wales. 2019 was Metropolitan Sydney 7,098 1,955 1,164 10,217 84.34% the Office provided advice and supported the review of the 60th anniversary of the Duke of Edinburgh’s its Participation and Talent strategies that culminated International Award in Australia, having started in New England and North 61 20 39 120 0.99% in a FTEM inspired graphic and dedicated resources for Sydney in 1959. West coaches supporting players within the Foundational and Celebrations included the largest National Gold Award North Coast 122 34 13 169 1.40% Talent levels. ceremony held outside of the UK, with 303 NSW Award The Office also worked with Volleyball NSW, Triathlon Holders making up the majority of 363 participants NSW, Netball NSW, Snow Australia, Golf NSW and that received their certificates from His Royal Highness Riverina Murray 146 32 27 205 1.69% Athletics, Little Athletics NSW and Sports High Schools Prince Edward, Earl of Wessex, Premier Gladys network to align their foundational and talent pathway Berejiklian and Lord Mayor Clover Moore. South East and Tablelands 193 51 43 287 2.37% strategies to the FTEM principles. Other events in NSW included a volunteer reception hosted by Her Excellency the Honourable Margaret GRAND TOTAL 8,376 2,349 1,389 12,114 PHYSICAL ACTIVITY STRATEGY Beazley, Governor of NSW and the unveiling of two 6km Being active every day not only has substantial positive walking trails, marking the 60th anniversary of the Award. impacts on our individual health, but also offers social, economic and environmental benefits. Across all ONLINE DELIVERY aspects of their lives, most people are less physically With the outbreak of COVID-19, face to face training and PARTICIPANT AWARD COMPLETIONS active than they used to be. A once in a generation other stakeholder engagements were re-engineered to opportunity exists to capitalise on the significant online delivery, with six training sessions attended by BRONZE SILVER GOLD % OF Region LEVEL LEVEL LEVEL TOTAL TOTAL disruption of COVID-19 to assist the people of NSW a total of 100 participants. In total, 223 Award Leaders build more physical activity into their daily lives. attended training through the year. Central Coast 69 19 19 107 1.80% The Office is developing a whole-of-government Physical Activity Strategy to increase physical activity Central West and Orana 32 7 3 42 0.71% across all life stages with a particular focus on inactive communities. Evidence suggests there is no single Hunter 65 18 12 95 1.60% solution for increasing physical activity, but rather a multi-agency approach is required. Illawarra Shoalhaven 159 64 36 259 4.37% The Office has used a framework of eight best buy domains including planning, transport, education Metropolitan Sydney 3,012 1,253 872 5,137 86.58% campaigns, community programs, health settings, New England and North education settings, sport and active recreation and 10 1 7 18 0.30% West workplaces to develop the strategy. Between October and December 2019, eight sector specific North Coast 33 15 6 54 0.91% deep dives stakeholder consultations were undertaken to help identify opportunities to increase physical Riverina Murray 45 35 6 86 1.45% activity across the best buy domains. Over 300 people, predominately from state government agencies, attended South East and Tablelands 69 48 18 135 2.28% the deep dives. Representatives from federal government, local government and academia also attended. GRAND TOTAL 3,494 1,460 979 5,933 An interagency forum in March 2020 explored opportunities for better coordination across sector
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REGISTERED AWARD CENTRES
NUMBER OF AWARD % OF Region CENTRES TOTAL
Central Coast 25 5.97%
Central West and Orana 17 4.06%
Far West 2 0.48%
Hunter 23 5.49%
Illawarra Shoalhaven 25 5.97%
Metropolitan Sydney 265 63.25%
New England and North West 9 2.15%
North Coast 17 4.06%
Riverina Murray 17 4.06%
South East and Tablelands 19 4.53%
GRAND TOTAL 419
Impact of COVID-19
From March 2020, COVID-19 caused many sport and actively promoting NSW Government and local recreation facilities to close and competitions to be community open space and active recreation initiatives. postponed. This included the promotion of pop-up cycle lanes In the period of 1 March 2020 – 30 June 2020 compared across Sydney and encouraging communities to access to the previous period in 2019, the Office observed their local parks and open spaces to remain active a 46% reduction in Active Kids voucher creation and whilst maintaining physical distancing. a 50% reduction in voucher redemptions. Further to On 2 June 2020, the NSW Government announced this reduction in voucher numbers, many providers that restrictions would ease to allow gyms and other were unable to go ahead with programs even though recreational facilities to re-open in mid-June and for vouchers had already been redeemed prior to Public community sport competitions to recommence from Health orders being issued. 1 July 2020. The Office worked closely with NSW The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award Program Health and the sport and active recreation sector to in NSW saw a decrease in total registrations of 14.3% support the return to community sport, including the compared to 2018/2019, having been on track to record development of a range of checklists for COVID-19 a 10% increase prior to the pandemic. safety plans for the sector. Consistent with the mission of building active To further support the sector, Active Kids providers communities across NSW, the Office partnered with the were able to retain funding from redeemed vouchers NSW Institute of Sport, promoting resources to help where a program was cancelled due to COVID-19. people to safely exercise in and around the home during In June 2020, the NSW Government announced the this time. $27.3 million Community Sport Recovery Package. The Office acknowledged the shift in participation Details regarding the package are in included in the Our habits towards individual recreation activities in local COVID-19 Response section of this report. communities, including walking, jogging and cycling,
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RESIDENTIAL PROGRAMS AND Sport and BOOKINGS AT SPORT AND RECREATION CENTRES Recreation Centres 2% KEY ACHIEVEMENTS • 255 children and families supported bushfire and drought break camps • 840 residential outdoor recreation camps provided primary and secondary school groups the opportunity to be immersed in a wide range of physical activities • 1,058 residential programs for community groups 43% Places and enabled people from all walks of life to participate in a range of programs and activities 55% • 39 school holiday camps enabled primary and secondary aged children to spend their school holidays experiencing a range of summer and winter activities The Office owns and operates Sport and Recreation Spaces Centres across NSW - from Jindabyne in the South to Lake Ainsworth in the North. Centres are also located on the Hawkesbury River, Lake Macquarie, Lake Keepit, Lake Burrendong, and at Narrabeen, Borambola and Berry. The centres provide a wide range of physical activity programs for schools, children, families, corporate groups, and community organisations. Through the centres, the Office is also focussed on supporting specialised programs for disadvantaged and underrepresented groups. 2019/2020 was a year of two distinct halves – with strong S levels of activity across all centres in the first half of the year and almost complete cessation of activities in the Throughout the year the Office of Sport delivered a second half due to COVID-19. range of services to the NSW community across the 10 Examples of increased access and use of the facilities to Sport and Recreation Centres. These programs enable support participation in sport and active recreation include and support sector needs and strive to deliver programs the Mums and Bubs program to assist new mothers to re- that work towards achieving lifelong participation in engage in participation, seniors’ programs to provide new sport and/or recreation activities. The Office continues experiences with clubs and groups, local sporting teams to identify ways to continue support to the sector and accessing centre facilities as training and competition improve access to services and facilities. Significant venues, and local and regional sports choosing the centres disruption occurred to our front line delivery programs for events and competitions. throughout COVID-19 and sites used this time to continue to enhance on-site facilities and develop new Sport and Recreation Centres are significant community and contemporary programs for future delivery. assets. To maximise the community benefits created by the centres, the Office started strengthening the connection of centres to the broader ambitions of the Regional Sport DROUGHT BREAK AND BUSHFIRE CAMPS and Active Recreation Plans. This work is already enabling Through the difficult drought and bushfire conditions of stronger engagement with local communities and a focus late 2019 and early 2020, several centres reinforced their on the place-based actions. valuable role serving the NSW community by developing The commencement of Stage One of the National a new camp format that focussed on supporting children Snowsports Training Centre at the Jindabyne Sport and from drought and fire affected areas. Recreation Centre is another example of alignment to the The camps gave children an opportunity to have a short Regional Sport and Active Recreation Plans, supporting ‘holiday’ that might have otherwise been impossible for year-round training opportunities and enhancing athlete their family at that time. With a carefully curated program, pathways from emerging talent through to Olympic gold the camps focussed on fun and wellbeing. medal prospects.
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SUPPORT DURING BUSHFIRES • Paddle Australian Nationals and Sprint GP2 sport safety, including the completion of a new truck park was said to be the best in the world for this event. area with amenities and horse wash bay facilities, and The impact of bushfires started early in the season with the • NSW All Schools Triathlon The venue was severely impacted by both the summer replacement of arena fences. Rivers centres, Narrabeen and Berry centres closing during • Ride for Refugees Cycle Challenge bushfire season and COVID-19. the catastrophic rated fire days in mid-November. • Motor Neurone Disease Walkathon SYDNEY INTERNATIONAL SHOOTING In December 2019, the Green Wattle Ridge bushfire • Step up for Down Syndrome resulted in 1,036 hectares of the site being decimated, The threat to centres continued during January with CENTRE the Snowy Mountains area on high alert during early • Ride 4 Kidz Mountain Youth Services forcing closure of the facility for several months. The new The Sydney International Shooting Centre (SISC) January and the fire front coming perilously close to the • Lakeside Long Lunch buildings remained undamaged, however the 800m range continued to maintain its reputation as a world-class Berry centre. • Blue Mountains Police Area Command Training Day will not be operational until early 2021 due to the extensive facility, hosting international, national, state, zone and club damage caused. The focus quickly shifted to supporting the community and • Penrith Lakes Aqua Park events over nine months prior to the venue closure due to The 50m and 500m ranges became operational again in the firefighting effort, with the Berry centre made available Major upgrades were also completed, including the COVID-19 restrictions. for overflow crisis accommodation, and day respite for late February, only to be closed four weeks later due to refurbishment of the presentation pontoon and finish Highlights include the World Shooting Para Sports (WSPS) evacuees, in addition to assistance with agistment of COVID-19 restrictions. tower lift installation. These improvements were completed Championships and the Oceania Championships. Both displaced horses and livestock on the area leased from Ten shooting clubs regularly use the complex every to enhance visitor experience and safety within the venue. events gave athletes opportunities for places for the Tokyo Berry Sport and Recreation Centre by the Berry Pony Club. weekend. In the six months of operation, the venue had Olympic and Paralympic Games. The Jindabyne centre made 750,000 litres of rainwater 1,733 club and 882 casual shooters attend. SYDNEY INTERNATIONAL To host the WSPS Championships, the shotgun range available to the Rural Fire Service (RFS) and donated EQUESTRIAN CENTRE shooting platforms were upgraded to accommodate the perishable food and supplies to the Cooma Evacuation The Sydney International Equestrian Centre (SIEC) hosted wheelchair athletes and the introduction of vision impaired Centre and the Cobargo Recovery Centre. In early the Sydney 2000 Olympic and Paralympic equestrian shooting events. The event saw 288 disabled athletes from Stadia Network February, Jindabyne also accommodated and fed 98 RFS events and continues to provide facilities for a variety of 52 countries compete in 828 matches across pistol, rifle, personnel battling fires across the South East region. KEN ROSEWALL ARENA UPGRADE disciplines across international, national, state and club shotgun, and vision impaired shooting. The Office has Office staff participated in the Bushfire Regional Health level competitions. supported Shooting Australia in its bid to host this event The Sydney Olympic Park Tennis Centre was originally built and Wellbeing Sub Committees which led to the planning for the Sydney 2000 Olympic Games and includes the National and state sporting organisations and again in 2023. of outreach programs to bushfire impacted schools, to be home of the 10,000-seat Ken Rosewall Arena. horse societies, including Equestrian Australia 11,928 individual casual and club shooters, 1,008 carers, delivered at the start of Term 3, 2020. (EA), Equestrian NSW, Pony Club NSW and Riding 1,875 volunteers and 1,200 visitors and spectators attended In 2019, the NSW Government committed $50.5 million to for Disabled NSW, use SIEC for competitions, high the venue. Key events included: upgrade the facility into a multi-purpose, all-weather venue performance clinics and training. • Target Rifle Australia Small-bore Nationals to host tennis, netball, other indoor court-based sports as Olympic Sport Venues well as cultural events. EA athletes use SIEC’s world class facilities to participate in • Australian Airforce Junior Cadet Nationals Following announcement of the upgrade, Sydney secured Olympic and Paralympic test event clinics in preparations • Shooting Australia Open Management for the Tokyo Olympics. the group and finals stages of the ATP Cup, a new major • The Sydney Cup global event to launch the men’s tennis season annually. SYDNEY INTERNATIONAL REGATTA In 2019/2020 key events held at SIEC included: • NSW Smallbore State Championships The Office had representation on the project working CENTRE • Australian Dressage Championships • NSW Skeet State Championships group, working with key stakeholders to manage the The Sydney International Regatta Centre (SIRC) won • 20th International Welsh Show • Shotgun Boxing Day Carnival delivery of the upgrade throughout 2019. international acclaim following the 2000 Sydney • Summer Showjumping Classic Olympics and enjoys a reputation as one of the best • Shotgun Skeet Carnival The upgrade of the Tennis Centre was completed on rowing and sprint paddle courses in the world. SIRC • Waratah Showjumping • Mature-Age Pistol schedule in December 2019, hosting the inaugural ATP Cup remains highly regarded as a unique Centre delivering • Australian Interschool Championships • Sydney Rifle Clubs Inter School Championships group matches and Final 8 in January 2020. Netball events will be played at the upgraded Sydney Olympic Park sport, community, and recreational events for a variety • Pony Club Australia National Championships The Firearms Safety Awareness and the popular Try Tennis Centre for the first time in 2020/2021. of disciplines and organisations. • East Coast Arabian Championships Shooting programs continued in 2019/2020. 2,079 National, state and club sporting organisations from a • NSW Interschool Championships participants were introduced to shooting sports and STADIA NETWORK REDEVELOPMENT diverse range of disciplines utilise SIRC for competitions • Australian Youth Dressage Championships received individual mandatory safety training to receive and training. a firearms licence. The NSW Government’s 2015 Rebuilding the Major Stadia • Junior Showhorse Championships Network Strategy sets out the Government’s objective for SIRC was selected to host Olympic level training, trials • Riding for the Disabled State Dressage Championships contemporary venues that are competitive in the national and qualifying competitions for the Australian Rowing SOUTHERN HIGHLANDS REGIONAL and international sporting and event market. The NSW and Paddle teams. These competitions took place at the • Para Equestrian Paralympic Test Event SHOOTING COMPLEX stadia network not only provides contemporary facilities beginning of 2020 in preparation for the Tokyo Olympics, SIEC also hosted a range of community participation The Southern Highlands Regional Shooting Complex for fans, participants and hirers, it responds to other prior to its postponement. events, including cross country events, towing education is a purpose-built sport shooting facility situated in changes including increasing demand from population courses and The Foam Fest - an obstacle-based fun run. SIRC was on target to record its busiest year ever until natural bushland in the Southern Highlands. The range growth and the rise of women’s sport, new security COVID-19 restrictions resulted in the cancellation of events Prior to COVID-19, the venue hosted four international accommodates all outdoor shooting disciplines that challenges, ageing facilities, and new technology. events, nine national and seven state accredited equestrian the Sydney International Shooting Centre is unable to, and community group bookings from mid-March until 30 The Western Sydney Stadium was completed on schedule events, and was set for its busiest year on record based on including 800m, 500m and 50m ranges. June 2020. Prior to this, the venue hosted two international and on budget in April 2019 – the first project to be events, eight national, 23 state events, 739 community bookings from March – June 2020. In September 2019, the NSW Amateur Pistol Association delivered in the NSW Government’s stadia program. activities and 48 functions, including: A host of capital works projects were successfully hosted the World Championships for WA1500 Match. 134 • Ironman 70.3 Western Sydney completed throughout 2019/2020. These works maintain competitors from 10 countries competed across five days STADIUM AUSTRALIA REDEVELOPMENT • AAGPS Head of the River the standards of participant and visitor experience and of competition. The range was praised by competitors and Throughout 2019/2020, the Office continued to play
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a major role in the project as a senior member of the millions into the NSW economy through the procurement existing sport infrastructure across Greater Sydney. • Cricket NSW Infrastructure Strategy Steering Committee and advising and achieving the NSW of construction materials and labour. Key focus areas of the program are new or upgraded • Melrose Park Southern Precinct Structure Plan Government’s objectives and timetables for the project. The new Sydney Football Stadium will have a strong focus facilities that support increased participation of women • Rugby NSW Centre of Excellence location planning The Office made significant contributions to the project’s on accessibility for a diverse range of people with different and girls and promote inclusion in sport. • Sydney Olympic Park – community sports infrastructure procurement strategies, detailed planning and design ages, backgrounds, gender, and mobility. It will bring Two of the 15 successful 2018/2019 projects have been review positive social and economic benefits to the local area in work, updating the Final Business Case, and meeting with completed, including Georges River Council inclusive • Place-based Infrastructure Compacts for Greater tourism, retail, entertainment and the night-time economy. major stakeholders, including government agencies, NRL, sports clubhouse and amenities at Charles Pirie Reserve Parramatta and Olympic Peninsula, Western Sydney and Rugby Australia, Football Federation Australia, the Stadium and Balgowlah Suns Junior AFL Club innovative new Macquarie Park Australia Members group, and concert promoters. VENUES NSW AND SYDNEY CRICKET clubhouse and amenities. AND SPORTS GROUND TRUST MERGER In May 2020, Government approved no longer proceeding In 2019/2020, round two of the program was activated with the planned $810 million redevelopment of Stadium On 23 June the NSW Government announced it is merging with 22 successful projects announced with a funding Asset Management Australia. Venues NSW and the Sydney Cricket & Sports Ground commitment of $40 million benefiting a range of sports Trust (SCSGT) to create a single organisation for NSW The cancellation of the Stadium Australia redevelopment including athletics, AFL, basketball, BMX, canoeing, cricket, 2019/2020 KEY ACHIEVEMENTS sporting and entertainment venues, to attract blockbuster will enable around $800 million to be redirected towards football, golf, hockey, kayaking, netball, rowing, rugby • A preferred site was selected to build a new sport and events and drive economic activity across the State. the new NSW Government’s Infrastructure and Job league, rugby union, squash, swimming, tennis, wheelchair recreation centre at Lake Macquarie to replace the Acceleration Fund for smaller, job-creating infrastructure An Interim Advisory Board was established to oversee the sports and action sports. former Myuna Bay Sport & Recreation Centre which was development of the operating model for the new entity, projects touching every corner of the state, and injecting FUTURE NEEDS OF SPORT permanently closed in December 2019. up to an extra 20,000 jobs back into the NSW workforce. including long standing board members of the SCSGT and • Preliminary design for a new dry ski ramp and air bag and Venues NSW. The Office is the secretariat for the Interim INFRASTRUCTURE STUDY The Office continues to work with stakeholders, including associated facilities at the Jindabyne Sport & Recreation Advisory Board, which is scheduled to commence meeting 86 local government areas and 36 State Sport Department of Premier and Cabinet, NSW Treasury, Centre for winter snow sports was completed. in July 2020. Organisations (SSOs) provided data for the 2019 Future Infrastructure NSW, and Venues NSW, to ensure Stadium • Capital works and maintenance programs totaling $9.46 Needs of Sport Infrastructure Study. This data is used to Australia continues to contribute to the NSW economy by million completed in 2019/2020 for the 15 Sport and understand the community sport and active recreation retaining and attracting major sporting and entertainment Recreation Centres and Olympic Venues. Facilities Strategy and infrastructure priorities of Councils and SSOs. events such as the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023TM. OTHER INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS STRATEGIC ASSET MANAGEMENT SYDNEY FOOTBALL STADIUM Planning The Office seeks to achieve optimal performance of its REDEVELOPMENT The Office continued its investment and support of the REGIONAL SPORTS planning and delivery for the NRL Centres of Excellence physical assets by: In March 2018, the NSW Government announced it will INFRASTRUCTURE FUND and NSW Government Centres of Excellence grants • Introducing a strategic approach to asset management proceed with the full redevelopment of the Sydney The $100 million Regional Sports Infrastructure Fund programs. • Preparing masterplans for its directly managed sport Football Stadium with a capacity of up to 45,000 seats. (RSIF) was established in 2017/2018 as a part of the These programs support the development of elite training campuses The new Sydney Football Stadium will be a modern world- Government’s Regional Growth Fund. Key focus areas facilities, in addition to the integration of administration • Compiling an asset data resource to better inform asset class venue that will ensure NSW remains the number one of the program are new or upgraded regional sport and community facilities, enhancing opportunities for planning, including reforming the asset register choice for sporting and entertainment events. facilities. community access and engagement and the talent • Developing capital investment plans based on life cycle The Sydney Football Stadium Redevelopment project is The RSIF complements the Government’s additional pathways across sports including rugby league, netball, costing modelling overseen by an interagency steering committee, chaired investment in community sport facilities through the AFL, football and rugby union. • Managing the capital works programs and asset by Infrastructure NSW. The Office is an active member Stronger Country Communities Fund which is directed to The Office worked with funding recipients throughout the maintenance programs for Sport and Recreation Centres of both the Sydney Football Stadium Redevelopment supporting local sport facility projects. project design and planning phases, with construction and Olympic Venues Steering Committee and Project Control Group, providing commencing on several Centres of Excellence in The total amount expended on capital works and asset advice on procurement strategies, tender evaluation, 21 successful projects have been approved under 2019/2020 and construction for other projects proposed maintenance at 15 Sport and Recreation Centres and project management, governance, event coordination, and the RSIF with a total commitment of $94.35 million, to commence in 2020/2021. Olympic Venues in 2019/2020 totaled $9,461,919 and risk mitigation throughout the project development and benefitting a range of sports including indoor court consisted of: delivery stages. sports, athletics, AFL, cricket, cycling, equestrian, SPORT FACILITY PLANNING ADVICE football, hockey, touch football, rugby league, rugby • Major capital works preliminary design of a dry ski ramp Through 2019/2020, the Office continued to work with The Office reviewed and provided advice on a range and air bag at Jindabyne Sport & Recreation Centre for stakeholders, including Department of Premier and union, inclusive sailing, swimming and tennis. of sport facility and planning documents throughout $380,000 out of a project budget of $5.1 million Cabinet, NSW Treasury, Infrastructure NSW, and the In 2019/2020 three projects were completed including 2019/2020, including: Sydney Cricket and Sports Ground Trust, to ensure the the AFL Broken Hill Jubilee Oval Upgrade, Ballina Shire • Minor capital works program of some 35 projects for • Baseball participation, infrastructure costs and facility successful delivery of the new Sydney Football Stadium. Council Indoor Sports Centre, and the Sailability NSW $6.43 million requirements for the Department of Planning, Industry new inclusive facilities at Myall Lakes. • Asset maintenance program of $2.65 million In July 2019, the NSW Government decided to return to and Environment The Office developed and implemented an Asset Policy the market and find an alternate builder for the second • Local Strategic Planning Statements for 33 councils in stage of the project. GREATER SYDNEY SPORTS and Strategy to promote a strategic approach to the FACILITY FUND Greater Sydney management of portfolio assets. In mid-December 2019 Government approved entering a • Macquarie University Sports Facility Project During 2019/2020, the NSW Government formally contract with John Holland. In April 2018, the Premier announced a $290 million Open Spaces and Greener Sydney Package. The package • Participation trends for Hawkesbury local government approved an Asset Management Policy for the NSW Construction of the new stadium is on schedule and will included a commitment of $100 million to the Greater area Government Sector. be completed by August 2022. The redevelopment will Sydney Sports Facility Fund (GSSFF), available over three • Indoor Cricket facilities for Fairfield City Council This policy substantially correlates with the Office’s generate approximately 800 jobs and boost hundreds of years, to invest in the quality and quantity of new and • Draft Wilton Development Control Plan own Asset Policy and its Strategic Approach to Asset
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Management adopted in 2017. A Strategic Asset TABLE A – NUMBER OF TABLE C – AMOUNT EXPENDED ON ASSET Management Plan required under the new policy was COVID-19 Impact on MAINTENANCE JOBS BY MAINTENANCE, MINOR AND MAJOR prepared in draft form and submitted for comments from CATEGORY UPGRADES AT SPORT AND RECREATION Infrastructure NSW. An amended version was prepared for Places and Spaces CENTRES AND OLYMPIC VENUES formal submission. The purpose of all these initiatives is to ensure Government Initiatives ASSET MAINTENANCE % ASSET MAINTENANCE - assets are supporting service delivery in the most effective $ CAPITAL WORKS and efficient way. SPORT AND RECREATION CENTRE AND Preventative 70% Further detail regarding asset management and capital OLYMPIC SPORT VENUE CLOSURES 2015/2016 12,738,513 works projects at the centres and venues are detailed in The COVID-19 pandemic had significant impact on the Breakdown 30% 2016/2017 11,314,594 Table A - Table C. utilisation of the Office Sport and Recreation Centres and Olympic Sport Venues. 2017/2018 20,204,738 LAKE MACQUARIE SPORT AND RECREATION CENTRE As a result of the Public Health Order requirements, a 2018/2019 16,239,170 total of 460 events and bookings were postponed or The Myuna Bay Sport and Recreation Centre was closed cancelled between the period of 11 March 2020 to 30 2019/2020 6,810,000 following an independent review found the centre not safe TABLE B – CAPITAL WORKS AND June 2020, with almost all facilities completely closed to re-open due to the serious potential risk to clients and MAINTENANCE to the public during this period. staff arising from the potential failure of Eraring power As restrictions eased in mid-June, some facilities station’s ash dam wall in the event of major seismic activity. CENTRE/VENUE WORKS COMPLETED A second independent expert report found the risk to life were able to partially re-open, implementing COVID was ‘intolerable’ and considered ‘unacceptable’ if the coal Safe protocols and procedures to ensure customers Berry Sport and Giant swing upgraded and external upgrades to waterfront pontoon designed for ash dam wall collapsed in the event of seismic activity. remained safe whilst participating in sport and Recreation Centre construction in 2020/2021 in addition to annual maintenance program recreation activities. In December 2019, the NSW Government announced that Borambola Sport and Normal planned and unplanned annual maintenance program a new sport and recreation centre would be built at Lake Recreation Centre FACILITY MAINTENANCE PROGRAMS Macquarie. The Myuna Bay Sport and Recreation Centre Broken Bay Sport and Commenced upgrades to timber wharf and decking, and completed design for potable site will remain in Government ownership and will be The Sport and Recreation Centres and Olympic Sport Recreation Centre filtration plant progressively decommissioned and revegetated. Venues maintenance programs continued across Jindabyne Sport and Family units (stage 3) upgraded, construction works in progress for the scullery facility all facilities throughout COVID-19, maximising the The Office is working with Origin Energy to develop a new Recreation Centre including new plant and equipment, and commenced sustainability initiatives sport and recreation centre at Lake Macquarie, including opportunity to access facilities while visitors were New road and access control gate at Camp Drewe Road entry completed, Lakeside the identification of a preferred site, to be announced unable to attend. Key upgrades completed between Lake Ainsworth Sport conference facility upgraded with new audio visual equipment, and completed bathroom in July 2020. A Development Application process is March and June 2020 included: and Recreation Centre upgrades in holiday cottages 1 to 4 programmed for 2021 with construction through 2022 and • Upgrades to roadworks and fencing to ensure safe completion is expected in 2023. access, use and protection of the local environments at Lake Burrendong Sport Replaced essential portable water filtration plant including new equipment and replaced several facilities and Recreation Centre swimming pool fence NATIONAL SNOWSPORT TRAINING • Upgrades to lighting and signage to improve usage at Lake Keepit Sport and Playing field upgrades including new perimeter fencing to keep kangaroos out and new CENTRE AT JINDABYNE SPORT & several facilities Recreation Centre surface RECREATION CENTRE • Remediation of bushfire damage at Southern Highland Milson Island Sport and Wharf upgrades commenced and works will carry over to 2020-21 due to additional In 2019/2020, the Office obtained $5.1 million in funding to Regional Shooting Complex Recreation Centre replacement of rotting timbers unknown at time of tender develop Stage 1 of the National Snowsport Training Centre. Myuna Bay Sport and Centre suspended operations in March 2019 and formally closed in December 2019. A new The project consists of: SPORT AND RECREATION CENTRE AND Recreation Centre Sport & Recreation centre will be built close in Lake Macquarie • High-performance dry slope ramp and airbag training OLYMPIC SPORT VENUE SUPPORT FOR Point Wolstoncroft Sport Swimming pool upgrades completed including new filtration plant facility – the first of its kind in Australia COVID AFFECTED HIRERS and Recreation Centre • Gym refurbishment and extension to create a high- On 17 March 2020, the NSW Premier, the Treasurer, and Sydney Academy of Completed new access road to eastern promontory and design to modify the food performance and conditioning facility the Minister for Health announced a major $2.3 billion Sport service areas in 2020/2021 • Office refurbishment and extension for winter sports health boost and economic stimulus package to protect Sydney International Completed new access road to the main arena truck park, additional truck parking area with administration, coaches and support staff the community and help protect jobs in the face of the Equestrian Centre an amenities block and new arena fences COVID-19 outbreak over the next six months. The dry slope ramp and airbag facility has been Sydney International Pontoon program completed with upgraded presentation pontoon, a new lift was installed in designed and a Development Application is to be lodged On 27 March 2020, the NSW Deputy Premier and the Regatta Centre the finish tower and initial design to upgrade and replace venue lighting in 2020/2021 with Snowy Monaro Regional Council in 2020/2021. Treasurer released the second stage of its economic Sydney International The clay target range had a number of upgrades including new range lighting, disabled Construction is scheduled to commence in the later part package aimed at keeping people in jobs, helping Shooting Centre access, competition pathways and to the dividing walls of 2020 and the facility is expected to be operational early businesses and supporting NSW’s most vulnerable in the 2021. The gym and office works will follow these works. face of the COVID-19 pandemic. Southern Highlands No projects were programmed, however, the Christmas bushfires caused the closure of the Regional Shooting 800m range with significant damage and rectification is subject to a development application Stage 2 of the National Snowsport Training Centre is The Office provided considerable financial support to state Centre process. The 500m and 50m ranges are operational subject to funding and is proposed to include a new sporting organisations, non-government hirers, clubs and Global Portfolio dedicated high-performance winter sports indoor facility. commercial tenants through rent relief, adjusting terms for The annual capital provisions program provides plant and equipment replacements Programs the settlement of fees and outstanding amounts.
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While the workshops were rescheduled due to Organisational Health COVID-19, Sport Medicine Australia transitioned to an online delivery mode, with face-to-face workshops Initiatives scheduled to recommence in mid-late 2020.
The importance of good governance, well managed SAFEGUARDING CHILDREN financial administration and sound organisational health FRAMEWORK was clearly demonstrated with the dramatic impact The Office continued to work with the NSW Office of of events such as the summer bushfire season and the Children’s Guardian (OCG), the lead agency for child COVID-19 on the sport and active recreation sector. The protection in NSW. organisational health initiatives and activities undertaken By working collaboratively and in alignment with the by the Office in the first half of 2019/2020 looked very OCG, the Office assisted the sport and recreation sector different when compared to the second half of the year. to understand and meet the requirements of child Sector Throughout 2019/2020, the Office continued to provide protection legislation. advice, support and guidance, working with recognised With the expected introduction of legislated Child State Sporting Organisations (SSOs) and State Sporting Safe Standards in NSW, the Office held consultation Organisations for people with Disability (SSODs) to sessions with key sector organisations, sourcing sector enhance organisational health, governance and financial feedback on the challenges, as well as educating and sustainability. Initiatives are driven by the State Sporting commencing planning for the introduction of the 10 Organisation Improvement Plan. Sustainability standards. The 2019/2020 State Sporting Organisation Health In August, 50 representatives from SSOs, SSODs and Survey was completed by 93 of the 95 recognised peak bodies attended a workshop facilitated by the SSOs and SSODs. Based on the self-assessed survey, 75 Office, allowing them to hear directly from the Children’s percent of respondents had sound organisational health Guardian, Janet Schorer, in addition to presentations or above, an increase of five percent from 2018/2019 and ten percent from 2017/2018. This improved result from Scouts and YMCA NSW about their focus on a child has been supported by several Office initiatives and safe culture and implementation of the Standards. continued engagement with the sector, including: REAL SPORT CAMPAIGN • Release of the State Sporting Organisational Health Poor conduct and behaviour issues in sport are many and Survey Data Portal: complimenting the release of the varied, as are the solutions. A key foundation to positive 2019/2020 results, this online data portal provides sport for all is individuals, organisations and the sport an interactive dashboard highlighting the results of system embracing core values. the past three surveys as a high-level overview on the organisational health of the sport sector in NSW. The Office commenced a simple communication campaign designed to promote sporting values, • Release of the updated Running Your Club resource helping to make sport a great place for everyone. The in late 2019 to provide practical advice and support #realsportNSW campaign champions six core values at to the over 10,000 sport clubs in NSW. The resource the heart of sport: has been reorganised focusing on the club health check, club governance, club management, people • have fun management, and safe and fair clubs. • play fair • Release of the State Sporting Organisation financial • give back metric performance tool to help sporting organisations • include all better understand if they are meeting financial • show respect performance expectations and help build a picture of overall financial performance and what steps to • be safe take towards continual financial improvement and The campaign was launched in 2019/2020 on a small sustainability. scale, with simple messages on each value communicated • Collaboration with Sport Australia on a variety of through the Office’s social media channels, newsletters shared governance issues, including Sport Australia’s and website. refreshed Sports Governance Principles, as well While the campaign was put on hold due to COVID-19, as refreshed governance resources for all levels of opportunities to continue and expand #realsportNSW will sporting organisations. be explored in the future. • Launch of the 2020 concussion protocols workshops: Sport Medicine Australia, in collaboration with the Office launched the workshops on 30 January 2020.
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options to an individual making a complaint or raising a behaviour at junior sport, highlighted by two awareness Western NSW, was a partnership between the Office Education and concern in sport. weeks held in the summer and winter sport seasons. of Sport, Department of Education (Connected MPIO training is a Play by the Rules course, delivered Shoosh for Kids activities were severely impacted by Communities) and activity providers. Support throughout Australia. Training includes an online theory both the bushfire season and COVID-19. In 2019/2020, more than 500 vouchers were created for module, followed by a face to face workshop delivered by 12 State Sporting Organisations and 251 community children across Wentworth, Walgett, Bourke, COACHING AND OFFICIATING the Office across NSW. sport organisations signed up to support the Summer Brewarrina, Moree and the Central Darling LGAs. These The Office continued to deliver coaching and officiating The Office held 22 MPIO workshops during 2019/2020, Shoosh for Kids Awareness week, scheduled for 11-17 Active Kids vouchers enabled access to sporting support to NSW State Sporting Organisations (SSOs) and including two webinars involving 228 participants from a November 2019, however with bushfires raging across programs, supporting much needed health and social State Sporting Organisations for People with Disability variety of sports. NSW and a number of community sporting activities outcomes for disadvantaged children across the Far West. (SSODs) through workshops and training courses. Workshop feedback continued to be positive, with over cancelled, promotional efforts were ceased. In 2019/2020 the Office delivered sessions for nearly 400 90% of participants indicating the sessions prepared them Recognising the effect of COVID-19 on the sport and SOUTH EAST AND TABLELANDS REGION participants, including: well for the MPIO role, and that they are likely to take recreation sector and the uncertainty relating to the – COLLABORATIVE PRIORITISATION AND TARGET ACTIVITIES • One ‘Train-the-Trainer’ Course action in the area of member protection as a result. resumption of competition activities, a decision was made in consultation with partner organisations to In August 2019, the Office convened its first Regional • Two Presenter and Assessor Training Courses CHILD SAFE WORKSHOPS cancel Shoosh for Kids awareness weeks in 2020, with Steering Group to activate the South East and Tablelands • One Mentor Training Course The Office continued to conduct Child Safe Sport the intention of reinvigorating the campaign in 2021. Sport and Active Recreation Plan. The steering group • Three Pathway Coaches Workshops workshops for local sport clubs. These practical sessions consists of representatives from the Canberra Region • Three High Performing Officials Workshops help club leaders understand their responsibilities and the Joint Organisation, Sport NSW, Regional NSW, South East steps to creating safe environments for children. Sports Academy and Destination Southern NSW. The • One Advanced Officiating General Principles Regional Delivery steering group has prioritised the following outcomes and Correspondence Course Ten workshops were held, involving 73 participants from a range of sports. Feedback continues to be positive, with REGIONAL SPORT AND ACTIVE activities from the plan to progress over the next two years: • One Intermediate Coaching General Principles almost all participants saying they gained practical ideas RECREATION PLANS Increased Participation Correspondence Course and 95% likely to take action as a result of attending the With the support of government, community and sector • Promote the Active Kids program • Four State Coaching Directors Networking Events workshop. Ten shortened versions of the workshop were partners, the Office continued its work on the nine • Plan for and promote child safe and child friendly • Three State Officiating Directors Networking Events also held for 256 participants. Regional Sport and Active Recreation Plans through environments Combined feedback survey results for all coaching During the year, the Office of the Children’s Guardian 2019/2020. Improved Access and officiating support programs showed an attendee (OCG) expanded to offer more sport-specific training The plans are focussed on six key outcomes: satisfaction rating of 98.2 percent. for the sector. The Office continues to work closely • Provide support to underrepresented groups to access • Increase the PARTICIPATION of adults and children in sport and recreation opportunities With COVID-19 restrictions introduced in late March 2020, with OCG on developing best-practice sector training regular sport and active recreation face-to-face coaching and officiating workshops and options for the future. • Focus on people not currently participating in any • Improve ACCESS to sport and active recreation for training courses were transitioned to a webinar format. form of sport and recreation everyone in the region, regardless of participant DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION IN Integrated Performance Pathways The Office also manages an annual professional SPORT FORUM background or ability development program for Regional Academy Coaches • Strengthen links between the South East Sports In October 2019, the Office partnered with Play by • Integrate PERFORMANCE PATHWAYS for participants in known as the Regional Academy Talent Coach Academy and other sector partners the Rules to support the Diversity and Inclusion in sport Development Scholarship Program, for one coach Sport Forum, held in Sydney for the first time since its • Improve coaching and officiating standards in the from each Academy per year. The program includes • Deliver fit for purpose FACILITIES in the region establishment. South East and Tablelands attendance at the World Class to World Best Conference • Deliver sporting EVENTS which are valued by the region Fit for purpose facilities held in by the Australian Institute of Sport in November. Opened by the Acting Minister for Sport, 180 delegates • Improved COLLABORATION within the sport and from sport, local government and inclusion agencies • Develop a strategic infrastructure plan In the second year of the program, nine coaches active recreation sector attended the forum, designed to inspire and explore issues • Audit of current facilities attended the Conference in November 2019, which The plans help guide resource allocation and investment that impact inclusion and diversity in sport. implemented learnings from participant feedback in across the state and provide a consistent basis for the previous year. Unfortunately, all program activities A quality line-up of speakers shared their experiences regional planning and delivery. including host and former Paralympian Katrina Webb, were put on hold when COVID-19 restrictions were Regional Sport and Active Recreation Plans showcase Sports Regulation Julie Inman-Grant, e-Safety Commissioner and Dr Niki implemented. the benefits of bringing a placed-based and Vincent Commissioner of Equal Opportunity SA. COMBAT SPORTS The Office was represented on Sport Australia’s collaborative approach to planning and delivery of sport The Combat Sports Authority of NSW (the Authority) is Industry Advisory Group for Community Coaching, Audience favorites included Yash Kammoun, who spoke and active recreation across the state. This means that responsible for regulating combat sports in accordance which disbanded in January 2020, but continues to passionately about her love of sport and of engaging girls ambitions and actions are more closely linked to the with the Combat Sports Act 2013 (the Act) and engage with Sport Australia on coaching and officiating in healthy physical pursuits and Beau Newell, from Pride in things that are most important to each region. reports to the Minister for Sport. The Office provides initiatives that have national impact. Sport, who spoke about LGBTI inclusion initiatives. administrative and regulatory support to the Authority Forum feedback was positive and forum videos made FAR WEST REGION - ACTIVE KIDS through a Service Level Agreement. MEMBER PROTECTION INFORMATION available on Play by the Rules afterwards, providing an REMOTE The NSW Government recognises the inherent OFFICER WORKSHOPS accessible and useful resource for the sector. In the Far West Regional Sport and Active Recreation challenges related to combat sports and regulates the Member Protection Information Officers (MPIOs) have Plan, Active Kids was identified as an opportunity to industry for the purposes of promoting health and an important part to play at all levels of sport. An MPIO SHOOSH FOR KIDS support underrepresented children to access sport safety and ensuring the integrity of contests. provides information about rights, responsibilities and The Shoosh for Kids campaign promotes positive spectator and active recreation. The targeted initiative in remote
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Persons that engage or participate in combat sport contests must be registered with the Authority or Impact of COVID-19 subject to an exemption under the Act or the Combat Sports Regulation 2014 (the Regulation). on delivering Sector As at 30 June 2020, 5,622 combatants and 1,210 industry participants and promoters were registered Sustainability initiatives with the Authority. The NSW sport and active recreation sector is made up Health and Safety Prohibition Orders were made of diverse organisations with different organisational against 16 registered combatants during 2019/2020. structures, membership bases and sizes, geographic Additionally, two penalty notices were issued to reach, organisational health maturity and financial persons that contravened provisions of the Act and/or health. Regulation. Many sporting organisations have faced extensive The Authority granted 121 combat sport contest job and financial losses due to COVID-19, due permits in 2019/2020. The number of contests held in to postponement or cancellation of events and 2019/2020 reduced by approximately 35% compared to competitions between March and June 2020. 2018/2019 primarily due to the impact of COVID-19 on combat sports activities and gyms. On 12 June 2020, the NSW Government announced a $27.3 million Community Sport Recovery Package to The Authority made recommendations to the Acting help the sport and recreation sector across NSW get Minister for Sport in arising from the second phase of back on its feet after COVID-19. The package included its review of the Act to further promote the health and funding to assist with operating costs for the following safety of combatants and improve the regulation of organisations: combat sports in NSW. These recommendations are being considered by the NSW Government, with an • State Sporting Organisations outcome to be finalised in 2020/2021. • State Sporting Organisations for People with Disability The NSW Government remains committed to achieving • Regional Academies of Sport the appropriate balance between the protection of • Police Citizens Youth Club NSW combatants and providing a framework that supports the • Surf Life Saving NSW continued growth and maturity of the sector in NSW. • Grassroots Sport Clubs and Associations affiliated REVIEW OF THE MOTOR VEHICLE with SSOs and SSODs SPORTS (PUBLIC SAFETY) ACT 1985 The Office created an online Sport and Recreation The review of the Motor Vehicle Sports (Public Safety) Resource Library, collating information on financial and Act 1985 (the Act) was initiated in early 2019/2020, with other forms of assistance available to NSW sport and consultations involving a wide range of motor sport recreation organisations and businesses. industry stakeholders. In collaboration with Sport NSW and Australian College The consultation sessions were conducted as large- of Physical Education, the Office delivered the free group sessions, smaller groups, and individual contacts, Timeout Talks webinar series. Timeout Talks offered in face-to-face situations and in teleconferences. a wide selection of webinar topics, discussing key points pertinent to organisations and clubs during Discussions ranged across: the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as sessions providing • the need for regulation professional development opportunities in areas such as • the role of motor vehicle racing sanctioning bodies coaching, performance pathways and inclusion in sport. • adapting the regulatory system to a changing During this time, training programs, courses and environment for motor sport workshops facilitated by the Office were transitioned to The review was generally well-received by stakeholders, online delivery where possible. Examples included the who all participated enthusiastically. Following general principles of coaching courses, officiating courses, completion of the consultations, a report was and Duke of Edinburgh Award Leader training, which were provided to the NSW Government regarding possible all delivered online between March and June 2020. amendments to the Act. Further detail regarding the Office’s support for the The Office continues to grant licences under the Act to sport and active recreation sector is included in the Our hold motor vehicle race meetings on specified grounds COVID-19 Response section of this report. through delegation of the Minister for Sport.
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Johanna Adriaanse Her Sport Her Way UTS Academic International Women’s Group for Women and Sport YEAR ONE ACTION PLAN Carolyn Campbell 2019/2020 was the first year of the annual action plans Chief Executive Officer, Netball NSW which contain the actions and deliverables to implement Chairperson, Sport NSW the four year Her Sport Her Way Strategy launched in December 2018. DAUGHTERS AND DADS ACTIVE AND Actions delivered under the Her Sport Her Way Year One EMPOWERED PROGRAM Action Plan included the development of a Participation A key focus in 2019/2020 was the establishment of the Planning Tool to support SSOs and SSODs implement partnership with the University of Newcastle for the strategies and programs to increase participation of scale-up of the award-winning Daughters and Dads women and girls both on and off the field. Partnerships Active and Empowered Program across NSW. The tool complemented two Think Tanks attended by over 90 participants representing 21 sports to assist SSOs This evidence-based program focuses on fathers as prepare innovative projects for consideration under the change agents for improving their daughters’ physical Her Sport Her Way Grant program. activity levels, sport skills, and social-emotional wellbeing. NSW led the way in securing women’s international sport Five pilots to trial various delivery models of the Daughters events, including the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2020 and Dads program were undertaken in regional locations and Investment between August 2019 and March 2020. These were as part of the 10 World Cups in 10 Years initiative, with a strong focus on leveraging opportunities for women and delivered by the Office’s Regional Delivery staff at its Sport girls across NSW. In 2020, $40 million was allocated across and Recreation Centres to 84 daughters and 79 dads. 22 sporting infrastructure projects across Greater Sydney The first of the sport-specific Daughters and Dads with a strong focus on female friendly, universal design. programs for cricket was trialled in two locations with 34 daughters and 31 dads which included a Daughters and HER SPORT HER WAY AWARDS Dads themed activation as part of the ICC Women’s T20 The Office introduced the inaugural Her Sport Her World Cup 2020 tournament activities. With the outbreak Way Awards in 2019/2020 to celebrate and recognise of COVID-19, the Daughters and Dads cricket program was achievements of women in sport. revised to successfully be delivered on-line. Featuring four categories to recognise young achievers, These pilots were evaluated and the findings will inform outstanding organisations, champions and trailblazers, the next phase of the scale-up program. these awards were strongly supported by the sector with outstanding candidates nominated. HER SPORT HER WAY GRANTS Award recipients were recognised and awarded at The Office launched the new Her Sport Her Way grant the Women in Sport Gala Dinner on Wednesday 4 program in 2019/2020 to assist SSOs and SSODs in March, held in conjunction with the ICC Women’s T20 testing new ideas, concepts and innovations to increase World Cup 2020, with over 250 attendees including participation of women and girls both on and off the field. multicultural, business and sport leaders, commercial In the first round of this grant program over $630,000 was partners, and media representatives. distributed to 23 SSOs and SSODs across 27 projects. A full list of recipients can be found in Appendix O. Her Sport Her Way Award Winners The investment will assist the sport sector to break down Champion barriers, promote role models, and foster inclusivity for Tiffany Slater: General Manager - Women’s Elite women and girls in sport. Program, National Rugby League With assistance from SPRINTER, the Office developed Young Achiever a grant evaluation framework and resources, including Claudia Bell: NSW Rugby Union a case study template and examples to assist sports Outstanding Organisation evaluate the effectiveness of their programs. Two training Northern NSW Football workshops were conducted with 29 representatives from funded organisations. Trailblazers Alex Blackwell Former Australian Women’s Cricket Team captain and pioneer LGBTQI advocate
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world, bringing together 144 of the best players in the • Workshops and forums on current issues sites, with the Office continuing to collaborate with 10 World Cups in world representing 12 basketball nations for a total of 38 • Education and training for sporting organisation boards RLSNSW, focussing on supporting at-risk groups in games across the tournament. and staff communities across NSW. 10 Years The FIBA Women’s Basketball 2022 World Cup will be • Projects to increase participation of women and girls WALKING FOR PLEASURE TRANSITION held at Sydney Olympic Park over ten days in 2022. and people with a disability DELIVERY OF WORLD CUP EVENTS TO HEART FOUNDATION WALKING On 25 June 2020, FIFA announced that Australia and • The 2019 NSW Champions of Sport Ceremony and In June 2020, the Office announced the transition of In July 2018 the Premier announced that the NSW New Zealand had won the rights to host the FIFA 2020 Community Sports Awards. Government would bid for 10 World Cups in the next 10 Women’s World Cup 2023TM. The event will feature the Walking for Pleasure Program to Heart Foundation Outdoors NSW received funding of $83,000 in years, potentially contributing over $1 billion to the NSW players from 32 nations competing in 64 games and has Walking. 2019/2020 through a Partnership Agreement and an economy. the potential to attract more than 16,000 visitors to NSW. The Office has delivered Walking for Pleasure for a additional $10,000 to facilitate bushfire roundtables. Three events from the 10 World Cups in 10 Years initiative Stadium Australia, the Sydney Football Stadium number of years, catering for more than 40 groups and The partnership agreement funding enabled Outdoors were successfully delivered in 2019/2020. and Newcastle Stadium have been put forward for 1,000 participants across NSW. NSW to employ an Executive Officer to increase the consideration by FIFA as match venues, with allocations Similar to Walking for Pleasure, Heart Foundation The Rugby League Nines World Cup in October 2019 was organisation’s professionalism and governance. This to be announced at a future date. Walking provides an opportunity for individuals to join an the first international sporting event at the newly built assisted Outdoors NSW to advocate for the sector in key existing walking group or start their own, with more than Bankwest Stadium. The tournament featured teams from Additionally, the NSW Government has announced its forums and provide a range of information and education 260 groups already established in NSW. 12 International Rugby League member countries, four of support of Netball Australia’s bid to bring the 2027 support. which also fielded teams in the women’s tournament. Netball World Cup to NSW with the result of this bid due Having supported more than 100,000 participants in Outdoors NSW supported the outdoor recreation and by the end of 2020. It is anticipated that hosting these Heart Foundation Walking programs over the past 24 Both the group stages and the finals of the inaugural education sector through the 2019/2020 bushfire season events will help to support the growth of women’s sport years, Walking for Pleasure clubs and their members will ATP Cup were held at the newly redeveloped Ken and the delivery of the Bushfire Roundtables helped across NSW. have access to new walking opportunities, dedicated Rosewall Arena in January 2020. The event saw the develop an understanding of the impact on the sector resources, and support from staff. best men’s tennis players in the world compete in a new and how support could be provided. teams-based format with the world’s top two ranked LEGACY INITIATIVES The Office worked closely with the Heart Foundation players Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal leading their An event’s legacy is the long-term return on investment PLAY BY THE RULES to communicate with participants and commence the nations into the Final in front of a sell-out crowd of for host cities and communities and is a fundamental transition process. As at 30 June 2020, almost 50% of The Office continued its long-standing support of Play 10,223 spectators. part of making the business case for hosting a major groups had registered for the Heart Foundation Walking by the Rules (PBTR), a national program designed to event. A key focus of the Office is to ensure benefits from program. In February and March 2020, fixtures were held at both encourage safe, fair and inclusive sport. Sydney Showground Stadium and the Sydney Cricket hosting major events are captured for the community A collaboration between all states and territories, PBTR Ground for the record-breaking ICC T20 Women’s World and the sector. SCHOOL INFRASTRUCTURE NSW MOU primarily comprises a website playbytherules.net.au, 12 Cup 2020. The tournament broke multiple attendance In 2019/2020, the second round of the NSW ICC T20 The Office has a Memorandum of Understanding online training courses, practical grassroots resources records nationwide with Sydney being no exception. World Cup 2020 Cricket Legacy Fund was delivered, with School Infrastructure NSW to work together to and community campaigns. A total of 22,657 fans attended Sydney matches, with supporting 78 projects with funding totalling $2,038,771. investigate opportunities to leverage potential joint use, The simple suite of online courses cover important topics both venues establishing record crowds for women’s The first round of the Wollongong 2022 Legacy shared use and collaborate on strategic projects that such as child protection, harassment, discrimination, international cricket matches. Partnership Program was also delivered providing would benefit communities across the state. member protection, complaints, integrity and inclusion. The COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in the $100,000 funding to six organisations to support cycling A Joint Use Advisory Group is operational at a state level postponement of the ICC T20 Men’s World Cup from initiatives in the Illawarra region and support the Legacy The Office contributed more than $16,000 to PBTR, as well as regional partnership teams. The partnership October 2020 to 2022 and has imposed significant stress plan for the event. in addition to in-kind contributions to projects and aims to ensure greater cost efficiencies, full utilisation campaigns. across the events industry. The NSW Government also announced the establishment of government assets and to maximise school and Throughout the year, the Office has worked closely with of the NSW ATP Cup Tennis Legacy Fund during the During 2019/2020, the NSW sport and recreation sector community outcomes. Local Organising Committees, Department of Premier inaugural ATP Cup tournament. made use of PBTR including: Collaboration across state and local government, and Cabinet, Destination NSW and numerous other • 49,000 unique website users – 33% of the national total sport sector and the community are ensuring early NSW Government Agencies to support operational • 171,000 unique pageviews – 29% of the national total identification of joint developments and well-planned planning for the World Cup events and to undertake precincts. Strategic Partnerships • Approximately 15,000 online course completions – 34% feasibility scoping for future major sporting events to be of the national total The benefits of partnerships and co-investment has held in NSW. PEAK BODY FUNDING AND been realised for the Ballina community after Ballina PARTNERSHIPS SWIM AND SURVIVE Shire Council received $3.5 million from the Regional BID OUTCOMES Sports Infrastructure Fund to build an additional In 2019/2020, the Office continued to provide funding For many years, the Office has partnered with Royal Life Having already secured six events within the 10 World two-court multipurpose facility adjoining the and support to Sport NSW and Outdoors NSW to assist Saving NSW (RLSNSW) to deliver the Swim and Survive Cups in 10 Years initiative, 2019/2020 saw two more Department of Education funded two-court facility them with undertaking their functions as peak bodies for program throughout regional NSW. successful bids, bringing the total of secured events in the sport and outdoor recreation sectors respectively. at the new Ballina Coast High School site. the 10 World Cup Initiative to eight. To continue to support regional and remote communities, Sport NSW received funding of $250,000 in 2019/2020 the coordination of the program was transitioned to On 27 March 2020, FIBA awarded the hosting rights for which supported it to provide advocacy and programs RLSNSW, commencing at the start of the 2019/2020 the FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup 2022 to Sydney. for the sport sector, including: season. The event is played every four years and is the biggest • Delivery of forums and engagement with local councils The transition has resulted in enhanced program delivery international women’s basketball competition in the • Regular briefings to the sector on key issues and investment in equipment and signage at all regional
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The restrictions on domestic and international travel resulted in the announcement of the postponement of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, due to be held in October – November 2020. The Major Sports Events Branch worked with the Local Organising Committee and government stakeholders to provide information to the International Cricket Council to assist in their decision-making process for rescheduling the tournament. The Daughters and Dads cricket programs, piloted throughout the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2020 and following the tournament, were initially postponed indefinitely in early March 2020 after holding six and four face-to-face sessions out of nine, respectively. An adapted online version of the program was developed within two weeks and delivered at no additional cost to participants. The program continued to completion via Zoom sessions and featured instructional videos and adapted educational resources for on-line learning. COVID-19 gathering restrictions resulted in Walking for Pleasure program participants who transitioned to Heart Foundation Walking not being able to recommence walking activities in 2019/2020.
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• Collaboration with the Office of Local Government on Support for the Sector hardship principles to guide council decision making on refund or waiver of fees such as facilities hire for sports The COVID-19 pandemic required the Office to deliver • Development of the Sector Resource Library significant support and communication to the sport and • Development of a resource for the sector on NSW and active recreation sector in the period between March – Commonwealth Government financial support measures June 2020. to assist organisations The Office provided support to the sport and active • Development of the Timeout Talks webinar in partnership recreation sector and broader public in 2019/2020 in with Sport NSW and the Australia College of Physical relation to information and advice about Public Health Education Our Order restrictions and guidance on permitted activities, as • Provision of feedback to NSW Health on the community well as advice on financial and other assistance available. sport COVID-19 Safety Plan templates. Support and information was provided to the sector through a range of channels including direct electronic NATIONAL COORDINATION messaging, online briefing sessions, newsletters, The Office is a member of the Committee of Australian dedicated web page and email inbox, and responses to Sport and Recreation Officials (CASRO) which supports correspondence to the Acting Minister for Sport and other and advises meetings of Commonwealth, State and COVID-19 government representatives. Territory Ministers for Sport and Recreation (MSRM). The Office allocated staff to work within the State CASRO functions include sharing of information between Emergency Operations Centre, enabling cross-government the governments of the Commonwealth, states and collaboration and communication throughout the pandemic. Agencies including NSW Health, NSW Police, territories and New Zealand. Through participation in Department of Customer Service, and the Office of CASRO, the Office monitored plans for sector recovery in Response Local Government drew on the Office’s relationships and other jurisdictions and contributed to national resources to expertise to manage communications to the sector and support return to play. respond to public enquiries. The Office also worked with the Department of Premier The Office provided formal responses to approximately and Cabinet to prepare briefing information about the 600 enquiries from sector stakeholders in addition to NSW sport and active recreation sector for the NSW hundreds of other requests for advice from government Government’s involvement with the Australian Health agencies and social media audiences. Protection Principal Committee. The Office facilitated regular communications and briefings The Office provided advice and support to several from the Acting Minister for Sport, the Chief Health Officer National Sporting Organisations, assisting their planning and her staff, ensuring the sector remained informed about of the postponement and recommencement of national changing restrictions and requirements for community competitions and international events. sport and recreation activities, working closely with SSOs, SSODs, peak bodies, Sport NSW and Outdoors NSW to COMMUNITY SPORT RESOURCE LIBRARY disseminate information. The Office created an online Community Sport Resource Library providing information on financial and COVID-19 RECOVERY GROUP other forms of assistance available to NSW sport and In April 2020, the Acting Minister for Sport requested the recreation organisations and businesses that have been Office establish a Sport and Recreation Recovery Sector impacted by COVID-19. Group in response to the current COVID-19 crisis. An initiative developed out of the COVID-19 Recovery Chaired by the Office, the membership of the working Group, the resource library includes links to information, group consists of representatives from across the sport webinars and online training and resources covering the and active recreation sector, supported by staff of the following topics: Office. SSO and SSOD representatives were selected by Sport NSW to represent a cross section of different sized • employment issues sporting organisations and different sporting activities. • financial assistance Key achievements in 2019/2020 for the recovery working • public health information and infection control group included: • organisational and business support • Coordination of information to Government on the • learning and development impact on the sector of COVID-19 based on information provided by sports to inform consideration of financial • staying active during COVID-19 assistance measures • wellbeing • Addressed the barriers to sport clubs to access NSW • welfare and safety Government Small Business Grant to include Companies • mental health Limited by Guarantee
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The library was continually updated throughout the GRASSROOTS SPORT FUND pandemic, incorporating information based on feedback The Grassroots Sport Fund was to provide a from the sector. one-off grant of up to $1,000 to eligible local clubs and associations across the State to assist them when Community Sport community sport resumed from 1 July 2020. This funding was allocated to assist organisations with Recovery Package fixed costs incurred between March and June 2020, where they had not already received financial assistance or relief COVID-19 caused sporting facilities to close and from local, state or Commonwealth governments or other competitions and events to be cancelled and postponed, sources. with sport and recreation organisations facing extensive Funding was provided to SSOs and SSODs to administer job and financial losses. to their eligible clubs and associations in July 2020. On 12 June 2020, the Acting Minister for Sport announced a $27.3 million Community Sport Recovery Package from the NSW Government to assist these organisations Staying Active and through the crisis and enabling the sector to get back on its feet. School Camps at Funding allocated across the sector included: • up to $13.8 million for State Sporting Organisations and Home Campaign State Sporting Organisations for People with Disability, In a joint NSW Government initiative, the Office and the PCYC NSW and Surf Life Saving NSW, to support NSW Institute of Sport (NSWIS) developed a range of operations and business continuity under the Sport and resources to help communities stay active during the Recreation Support component coronavirus pandemic. • up to $12.5 million for State Sporting Organisations and In the period up to 30 June 2020, the Office achieved a State Sporting Organisations for People with disability to social media reach of over 1 million people through the distribute to eligible clubs and associations as part of the implementation of its COVID-19 social media , which Grassroots Sport Fund. included the Staying Active campaign. • $1 million for the 11 Regional Academies of Sport to continue the delivery of programs across NSW over STAYING ACTIVE the next 12 months and maintain pathways for aspiring The Staying Active Page provided a range of resources athletes. developed by industry experts for all ages and abilities. SPORT AND RECREATION SUPPORT The page generated over 15,000 unique views. The Sport and Recreation Support component included SCHOOL CAMPS AT HOME funding for direct payments to SSOs and SSODs ranging With Sport and Recreation Centres unable to host from up to $275,000 for larger organisations through camps and programs due to the restrictions, the Office to $29,000 for smaller organisations according to also developed the School Camps at Home resource. organisations’ classification. The program also included funding for PCYC and Surf Life Saving NSW, which are not Program coordinators provided video resources and recognised as SSOs but provide sport programs. activity sheets to assist parents in keeping their children active and entertained throughout the period of As part of this support, the Office also procured almost restrictions. 10,000 bottles of hand sanitiser, provided free of charge to School Camps at Home - Online campaign SSOs, SSODs and the Regional Academies to assist them HIGH PERFORMANCE AT HOME implementing COVID-19 Safety Plan requirements. The NSWIS High Performance at Home campaign helped REGIONAL ACADEMIES OF SPORT everyday Australians maintain their physical and mental wellbeing, utilising the Institute’s world class sporting There are 11 Regional Academies of Sport across NSW. The expertise to provide tips, advice, and workout routines. NSW Government has supported the Regional Academies since 1987. $1 million was provided across all the Regional Covering areas such as flexibility, strength, nutrition, Academies of Sport to assist in covering operational and psychology, the Institute developed a dedicated expenses and provide certainty of funding for Regional webpage for campaign resources shortly after isolation Academies in 2020 due to the delayed NSW budget. measures came into effect, which has since enjoyed tremendous success with over 50,000 unique pageviews and organic reach exceeding 150,000 across social channels. High Performance at Home - Email campaign High Performance at Home - Instagram campaign
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reporting capabilities and technology to support Corporate Support risk management processes such as management of customer special requirements. SHARED CORPORATE SERVICES The combination of the new HomeBase system and PROGRAM the Central Reservations team will continue to focus The Office completed its Shared Corporate Services on providing customer-centric processes and ongoing Program in partnership with Venues NSW and the NSW internal support mechanisms to enable and equip the Institute of Sport. Office’s centres and venues in continuing to deliver high The program included the implementation and quality services and programs. transition to a shared SAP S/4HANA enterprise management suite, replacing the three separate entity CORPORATE GOVERNANCE systems and 20-year-old IT systems for finance, payroll The Office saw significant changes to its operating Corporate and HR management. context during 2019/2020 including a major leadership The program also included a realignment of finance restructure coinciding with the impact of the COVID-19 and payroll teams that enabled the Office to manage pandemic. financial transactions, invoice processing and payroll The Crisis Management Team was activated in early administration in one place. In addition to a cost March 2020 to lead the pandemic response and recovery reduction to the combined system administration, across the Office. Action continued to ensure effective Support the program achieved a rationalisation of business corporate governance was maintained during the sudden processes, increased cyber security and improved shift to remote working. financial controls at all levels of the organisations. During 2019/2020, the Office strengthened its corporate The implementation of SAP S/4HANA was commenced governance and risk management systems through the in March 2019 with a go-live date in November 2019. following initiatives: This was followed by six months of continued staff Office of Sport Restructure training and support, team and business process The Office restructure was completed in March 2020 realignments and retirement of legacy systems. The with a complete change to the Core Executive team. program and its projects were completed on time and on budget. Three Executive Directors ceased working for the Office, one became the new Chief Executive and two new HOMEBASE IMPLEMENTATION Executive Directors commenced in March 2020. STRATEGY CAE Reporting Line Update In February 2020, a new centralised reservations team As part of the restructure, the Chief Audit Executive was established based at Sydney Olympic Park named (CAE) reporting line was improved. The CAE commenced the Central Reservations team. The concept is to reporting directly to the Chief Executive. provide a dedicated central team to provide a one stop This provided better alignment with Treasury Policies shop for all customers wanting to enquire, book and TPP15-03 Internal Audit and Risk Management Policy manage their event. for the Public Sector and TPP12-04 Guidance on Shared This has realised multiple benefits and efficiencies for the Arrangements and Subcommittees for Audit and Risk Office including: Committees. • Improved customer registration forms and process Revised Code of Conduct • Improved customer interaction through an Organiser’s The Code of Conduct was revised, and mandatory Portal training was undertaken by all staff. • More consistent event management across sport and Business Continuity Planning recreation services including the Sport and Recreation The annual update of the Business Impact Assessment Centres and Olympic Venues was completed and informed the annual review of the The establishment of the Central Reservations team Enterprise Business Continuity Plan. This improved the coincided with the implementation of a new booking and planning for a pandemic response. event management system, HomeBase. The HomeBase Internal Audit Plan system replaced an end of life legacy system, CIMS. As a more agile approach to internal audit was The system underwent a rolling transition and all sites introduced earlier in the financial year, this meant that went ‘live’ in March 2020. The new system has delivered greater flexibility was available to respond quickly to the improved and more accurate data management, changes brought about by the pandemic. contemporary functionality such as electronic issue of The Internal Audit Plan was swiftly adjusted in contracts and the ability to electronically sign, improved consultation with KPMG, the Core Executive and the ARC
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and included an audit of key financial controls. This was PROCUREMENT support was provided to manage staff performance and MARKETING AND COMMUNICATIONS supplemented by a self-assessment of key controls to conduct related matters. The Office is committed to ensuring value for money in 2019/2020 presented a year of opportunities and support the Information Management & Technology team its procurement of goods and services whilst being fair, The Office conducted Joint Consultative Committee challenges, as the Office launched a new Strategic Plan as they responded to the sudden shift to remote working. ethical, and transparent in procurement activities. meetings with senior management representatives, and was impacted severely by the bushfire season and New Internal Audit Services Provider Public Service Association officials and delegates, and The Office is a Level 1 accredited agency under the COVID-19. met on three occasions during the reporting period. KPMG were engaged to provide internal audit services to NSW Government Accreditation Program for Goods and The marketing and communications team supported key There was no lost time as a result of any industrial the Office in August 2019. KPMG replaced Deloitte who Services. This enables the Office to procure goods and initiatives and activities of the Office prior to COVID-19, disputes. were the internal audit service provider from 2015. services up to a maximum contract value of $50 million including: Risk Management Maturity for low risk procurement activities and $20 million for WORK HEALTH AND SAFETY • Promotion of the second Active Kids voucher from 1 Risk management maturity continued to improve in high risk procurement activities. July 2019 In 2019/2020, the Office experienced unprecedented 2019/2020 and actions to enhance maturity continue to During 2019/2020 the Office finalised eight planned health and safety challenges due to the bushfire • Implementation of the Her Sport Her Way Year One be included in the annual Risk Management Plan. procurement projects valued above $150,000 (incl. GST) season, followed by the COVID-19 pandemic. The Action Plan including the Daughters and Dads Active with a combined total whole of life value of approximately Office remained uncompromising in its commitment to and Empowered Program CONFORMANCE $7.2 million. ensure the safety, health and wellbeing of employees, • The launch of the Future Champions Strategy The Office effectively met government conformance Through undertaking planned procurement projects contractors, customers, and the community. • Promotion of Drought Break camps requirements and other key compliance obligations. and managing existing procurement arrangements it The Office established a Bushfire Crisis Management is estimated the Office achieved hard savings or cost • Promotion of grant programs No obligations were rated as non-compliant and any Team to assess safety risk, and closely monitor and avoidance of approximately $735,000. • Promotion of World Cup events in NSW, including the financial management non-conformances were minor follow the advice from the emergency authorities. Rugby League Nines World Cup, ATP Cup and the ICC or non-material. Status updates on the implementation In response to recommendations from internal audit HUMAN RESOURCES Women’s T20 World Cup 2020 of actions to improve compliance were included in reports, enhanced emergency management plans were regular compliance management reporting to the Core Providing effective human resource management and implemented across the sites, in addition to procedures • Campaign development for the Sport and Recreation Executive and the Audit & Risk Committee. support has been a strong focus throughout the year. for precautionary closures and evacuations. Centres and Olympic Sport Venues. The Office undertook 50 recruitment processes to fill Obligations with a lower compliance rating improved by COVID-19 safety protocols were adopted early in • Internal launch of a new Strategic and Corporate Plan roles across the Office of Sport and Venues NSW. 8.5% from March 2016. All key compliance obligations response to the pandemic. Working from home Throughout COVID-19, the focus shifted to ensuring are recorded in a register which is reviewed and To maintain a fair and transparent recruitment and arrangements were facilitated for staff with a range of the sport and active recreation sector was kept up to validated annually by relevant Executive Director level selection processes, dedicated human resources supportive resources including checklists, guidelines, date with changing public health requirements and owners. specialists participated on 86% of selection panels. flowcharts, factsheets, and registers to compliment the preparation for the resumption of community sport The Audit Office of NSW compiles information for an Workforce planning activities continued through the year Safety Management System. from 1 July 2020. This included the management of to support structural realignments across the Office. Internal Controls and Governance Report to Parliament Employees were redeployed in some roles to review and a significant amount of media and public enquiries, each year. This report includes findings on various Organisational Development rolled out learning revitalise existing policies and procedures. Mandatory working in collaboration with NSW Health and the State topics, including internal audit, for the largest 40 and development initiatives to support adherence training programs were implemented to build the Emergency Operations Centre. agencies in the State. The Office is considered part of to compliance requirements as well as professional capability of our staff and reinforce safety ownership Internal communications strategies were implemented to the “Top 40” and regular engagement with these other and capability development linked to performance and accountability. help support staff as many transitioned to working from agencies occurred during the year. development plans and organisational needs. A new A new return to work program was implemented to home. This included enhanced utilisation of Microsoft Code of Conduct and Ethics was implemented, and modernise the system and improve staff outcomes. Teams and virtual updates and meetings, ensuring staff A flu vaccine program was implemented across the maintained engagement and kept up to date as the organisation to reduce the severity of the influenza situation evolved. TABLE D: MANAGEMENT OF EXTREME/HIGH RATED RISKS season. The Office’s Employee Assistance Program The Office continued to grow its digital channels in (EAP) continued to be offered to support the wellbeing 2019/2020, driven off the back of enhanced content design and engaging video content. Q4 With treatments Q4 With treatments of staff and their immediate family members. The EAP 2018/2019 underway 2019/2020 underway was promoted regularly throughout the year and the All industry e-newsletters - On the Ball, SportShorts and Office experienced a slight increase in utilisation rates. Match Point - saw an increase in subscribers, however The Fitness Passport program also continued to be regular scheduling was interrupted throughout COVID-19, Extreme/high rated risk with 3.5% 100% 3.5% 98.8% offered as a wellbeing initiative for the Office. replaced by urgent communications to the sector as ineffective controls Health, Safety and wellbeing will remain a focus for public health requirements changed throughout the the Office, with work to continue on implementing pandemic. Extreme/high rated risk with initiatives in line with the SafeWork NSW’s Work Health 17.2% 100% 15.2% 100% and Safety Government Sector Plan and the Get Healthy largely ineffective controls at Work Program. Structured risk analysis or Prosecutions under the Work Health and Safety Act 2011 audit/review of extreme/high 58.6% - 63.6% - No prosecution action was taken against the risk organisation.
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Financial Highlights ...... 48 Statement by the Chief Executive and Director Finance...... 49 Statement of comprehensive income...... 50 Statement of financial position...... 51 Annual Financial Statement of changes in equity...... 52 Statement of cash flows...... 53 Service group statements...... 54 Notes to the financial statements...... 57 1. Summary of significant accounting policies...... 57 Statements 2. Expenses excluding losses...... 62 3. Revenue...... 64 for the year ended 30 June 2020 4. Gain / (loss) on disposal...... 68 5. Program groups of the Office...... 68 6. Cash and cash equivalents...... 68 7. Current / Non-Current Assets – Receivables and Loans...... 69 8. Non-Current Assets – Property, plant and equipment...... 70 9. Leases...... 74 10. Intangible Assets...... 76 11. Fair value measurement of non-financial assets...... 78 12. Current Liabilities - Payables...... 80 13. Current / Non-Current Liabilities – Lease liabilities...... 80 14. Current / Non-Current Liabilities – Provisions...... 81 15. Commitments for expenditure...... 82 16. Contingent liabilities and contingent assets...... 83 17. Budget Review...... 83 18. Equity...... 84 19. Reconciliation of Cash Flows from Operating Activities to Net Result...... 84 20. Administered Liabilities...... 84 21. Financial instruments...... 85 22. Related Party Disclosure...... 88 23. Events after the Reporting Period...... 88 Independent Auditor’s Report...... 89
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Financial Highlights OFFICE OF SPORT Statement by Chief Executive and
This summary represents the financial performance of the Office of Sport for the year ended 30 June 2020. Director Finance for the year ended 30 June 2020 TOTAL REVENUE - $390M TOTAL EXPENDITURE – $356M Sources of Revenue Nature of Expenditure The principal source of revenue for the Office of Sport is The major expenditure categories for the Office of from Government grants and contributions ($342 million), Sport are grants and subsidies paid to other sporting Pursuant to section 45F of the Public Finance and Audit Act 1983, we declare on behalf of the Office of Sport (the Office) mainly from consolidated fund allocation through the organisations ($240 million) and employee related that: Department of Communities and Justice. Revenue is also expenses ($60 million). Expenditure also covers (i) in our opinion the financial statements of the Office for the year ended 30 June 2020 have been prepared raised from sales of goods and services by providing maintenance of properties, operating leases, food and in accordance with the applicable Australian Accounting Standards (which includes Australian Accounting recreational activities and educational programs ($29 catering costs for sport and recreation centres and Interpretations), the requirements of the Public Finance and Audit Act 1983, the Public Finance and Audit million). Personnel services-related revenue ($8 million) depreciation ($56 million). Regulation 2015 and the Treasurer’s Directions. was also received for provision of services to Venues NSW The Office’s total expenses was $123 million lower than (ii) the financial statements exhibit a true and fair view of the financial position as at 30 June 2020 and financial and Combat Sports Authority. budget mainly due to carry forward of some grant performance for the year then ended. The Office’s total revenue for 2019/2020 was $84 million expenditure into 2020/21, lower employee expenses due (iii) there are no known circumstances which would render any particulars in the financial statements to be lower than budget mainly due to carry forward of some to the transfer of Sydney Olympic Park Authority staff to misleading or inaccurate. capital and recurrent grant revenue to 2020/21, and lower the Department of Planning, Industry and Environment, sales of goods and services due to COVID-19 related and lower other operating expenses due to COVID-19 closure of sport and recreation centres and venues. related underspends.
Additional information on variances against budget is included in the Budget Review (Note 17) of the Office of Sport’s financial statements RE E E E PE SES Karen Jones Sajeev George REVENUE EXPENSES Chief Executive Director Finance, Procurement and IM&T
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