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 2 | OFFICE OF SPORT ANNUAL REPORT 2019/2020 OFFICE OF SPORT ANNUAL REPORT 2019/2020 | 3 Chief Executive Foreword 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 * Locked Bag 1422, Silverwater NSW 2128 ( 13 13 02 : www.sport.nsw.gov.au ABN 31 321 190 047 4 | OFFICE OF SPORT ANNUAL REPORT 2019/2020 OFFICE OF SPORT ANNUAL REPORT 2019/2020 | 5 OFFICE OF SPORT 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