NSW Department of Sport & Recreation NSW Department of Sport & Recreation – Annual Report 1997/98 Our Mission Annual Report 1997/98 NSW Department of Sport & Recreation To provide and facilitate a diverse range of services for the people of NSW to participate in sport and recreation to improve their quality of life. Our Vision To be recognised as an industry leader, effective partner and provider of quality, customer-focused, culturally diverse, sport and recreation services. Our Profile The products and activities of NSW Sport and Recreation are diverse. We offer grants to assist with sports administration and facility construction. We assist and reward isolated and talented athletes. We coordinate quality skill development clinics, talented athlete development programs and conduct a comprehensive outdoor recreation program. We provide consultative services, training and professional development for coaches, teachers, industry professionals, volunteers, and other state and local government organisations. We actively participate in developing best practice industry standards, and safety procedures. We advocate and demonstrate best practices to ensure access for all people in the community, including those from disadvantaged groups with particular needs. We are adopting a wider role in the broad sport and recreation industry by providing: leadership, developing partnerships, facilitating and supporting industry initiatives. NSW Sport and Recreation’s variety of activities complement the range of sport and recreational pursuits undertaken by the 6.3 million people of NSW. NSW Sport and Recreation is highly accessible to the community. The organisation’s activities are coordinated by 362 staff who operate from our Head Office at North Sydney, ten regional offices, two sub-regional offices, nine sport and recreation centres, Sports House, and five academies of sport. Another six community-based, regional academies of sport are financially supported by NSW Sport and Recreation. Our accessibility to the community has been enhanced through the adoption of a local call number and Internet services. 1997/98 is the second year of operation for the new Corporate Plan. Our programs are organised under the plan’s four key performance areas: sport and recreation development, quality management, social justice and communication. Co n t e n t s Executive Summary Page Our History Our Mission, Vision, and Profile Outside gate NSW Sport and Recreation was established as Minister’s Message 1 a separate New South Wales Government Director-General’s Overview 2 Department in 1971. The organisation was established to: Organisation Chart and the Executive 3 • assist with the development of sport and Our Highlights 4 recreation facilities and organisations; The Year at a Glance 8 • to assist aspiring athletes; and Performance Summary 15 • to provide programs and services that Financial Summary 20 encouraged the participation of the New Performance Reports South Wales community in sport and Key Performance Area 1 - Sport and Recreation Development 22 recreation pursuits. Key Performance Area 2 - Quality Management 29 At different periods throughout the 27-year hi s t o r y , NSW Sport and Recreation has been Key Performance Area 3 - Social Justice 33 responsible for the relevant legislation and Key Performance Area 4 - Communication 38 government duties associated with culture and Financial Reports the arts, t o u r i s m ,r a c i n g , and the gaming in d u s t r i e s . NSW Sport and Recreation was also NSW Sport and Recreation 40 responsible for the initial planning and Eastern Creek Raceway 68 development of the international facilities Appendices 77 associated with the Sydney 2000 Olympic Ga m e s . Appendix 1 details the current legislation Index Inside gate administered by NSW Sport and Recreation. NSW Department of Sport & Recreation INDEX The index below incorporates a detailed guide to the legislative requirements of the Annual Reports (Departments) Act 1995, and subsequent amendments. Page Page Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders 6, 13,34 International Exchanges/Events 9,92 Academies of Sport,Regional 4,9,26, 107 Investment management performance 89 Academy of Sport, Sydney 4,6,9,26 Judicial decisions 77 Academy of Sport,Winter 6,9, 26,35 Junior Sport Guidelines 39 Account payment performance 89 KPA 1- Sport and Recreation Development 22 Accountability 29 KPA 2- Quality Management 29 Accounting Policies (NSW Sport and Recreation) 48 KPA 3- Social Justice 33 Acronyms (glossary) 95 KPA 4- Communication 38 Active Australia Program 22, 25,38 Leave (Value of recreation and long service) 81 Adult Training 32,37 Legislation and legal change 77 After balance date events 95 Liability management performance 90 Annual Report 1996/97 7 Media 7,14, 38 Appendices 77 Millennium Bug 11,30 Assets (land disposal/ acquisition) 90 Minister’s Discretionary Fund 105 Assets (other than land holdings) 91 Minister’s Message 1 Audit,Internal 30,95 Ministerial correspondence 80 Audit,External 41,69 Move and Improve 8,24 Audit, Response to the 81 Occupational Health and Safety 31 Australian Society of Sports Administrators (ASSA) 8,27 Older Adults 37 Austswim 22,24 Olympics, Pre-Games Training 4,9,28 Boxing/Combat sports 93 Operating Statement (NSW Sport and Recreation) 42 Capital Asset Management System 29 Organisations with a department representative 94 Capital Assistance Program 5,8, 30,95 Our History Inside Front Cover Cash Flow Statement (NSW Sport and Recreation) 44 Our Mission Outside gate Certificates of Financial Statement 40,68 Our Profile Outside gate Child Protection 12, 29,32 Our Vision Outside gate Code of Conduct 29,83 Outcomes 15 Committees (abolished,established, advisory, 93 Outputs 17 Departmental,and Interdepartmental) Overseas trips/visits 92 Commitment to Service (Guarantee of Service) 88 People with a Disability 6, 13,35 Compliance with financial directives 46 People from a Culturally Diverse Background 6,13,33,34 Consultants 91 People from a Non English Speaking Background 6,33, 34 Customer response/ service 29 Performance Summary 15 Country Athletes Scheme 6,102 Physical Activity Task Force 8,22 Corporate Change 29 Prepare and Repair 7,39 Directory 108 Price Determination,Method of 91 Director-General’s Overview 2 Program Statement (NSW Sport and Recreation) 45 Eastern Creek Raceway 68 Publications 82 Equal Employment Opportunity/Statistics 31,80 Regional Academy Sports Program 107 Environmental management/ recycling 30 Regional Sports Facilities Program 104 Executive Chart 3 Revenue 20, 51 Executive Summary (Annual Report) 1 Risk Management 29 Expenses 20,50 Special Grants 103 Facility and Event Development Division 4 Sport and Recreation Centres and programs 8,22 Financial Position - Statement (NSW Sport & Recreation) 43 Sport for all Kids 24 Financial Report - NSW Sport and Recreation 40 Sports Advisory Council 27 Financial Report - Eastern Creek Raceway 68 Sports House 108 Financial Summary 20 Standards, Efforts, and Accomplishments Scheme 11 Fitness NSW 4,22 State Association Grants 106 Footy Tab Funding 103 Statement of Performance 78 Fraud Control Strategy 30 Statement of Responsibility 79 Freedom of Information 81 Statutory Authorities 93 Funds granted to non government organisations 95 SunSmart 24 Gentle Exercise 37 Swimsafe 24 Government Guaranteed Loans 18 The Year at a Glance 8 Highlights 4 Training and Development 32 High Performance and Talent Development Program 102 Volunteer Involvement Program 9,27 Human Resources/statistics 31,77 Walking for Pleasure 37 Industrial Relations 31 Women 6,13, 33 Information Technology 30 Works in progress 90 Injury (prevention and reduction) 4,27 Youth at Risk 36 Inputs 19 NSW Department of Sport & Recreation - Annual Report 1997/98 Mi n i s t e r ’ s Message 1 Di re c t o r -G e n e r al ’ s Overview DIRECTOR-GENERAL’S OFFICE 2 NSW Department of Sport & Recreation Or ganisation Chart & The Executive (as at 30 June 1998) Minister for Sport and Recreation The Hon Gabrielle Harrison, MP Director-General William J. Gillooly, Dip. Law Executive Unit Internal Audit Deputy Director-General, Deputy Director-General, Client Services Management Services Carolyn Bloch Leanne Evans BHMS (Ed), MBA • Finance • Human Resources A/Director • Legal Services Policy and • Corporate Relations Special Projects • Administrative Support Justin Barwick MA Director, Director, Director, Director, Di re c t o r , Operations Talent Participation Facility and Event Co r p o r ate Change Development Development Development Management Allan Russell Neville Goldspring Wendy Gillett Philip D.Keady Chia Moan BA Grad. Dip. Ed. Grad. Dip. Rec. Planning BA B PE MTP, B Eng • Regional Operations • Sydney Academy • Industry Development •Facility Management • Information • Centre Operations of Sport • Community •Facility Design Technology • Winter Academy Development and Development • Planning and Policy of Sport •Womens Sports Unit • Event Development 3 •Talent and Support Development Unit Executive Summary OurOurOur HighlightsHighlightsHighlights KEY PERFORMANCE AREA ONE SPORT AND RECREATION DEVELOPMENT To provide and facilitate quality sport and recreation •Fitness NSW was established as the independent peak body services which promote all levels of participation and for the fitness industry in NSW.The objectives of Fitness sustainable industry growth. NSW are to represent the industry in NSW, establish and • Over $4.4 million was allocated to 22 regional sports maintain industry standards, and encourage participation in facilities