The State Government has announced the Level 1 COVID-19 Business Assistance Package.
The department is committed to creating a sports system that allows our athletes to achieve their ultimate potential in both national and international sport.
Talent identification, training, access to sports sciences, competition, careers and education.
Developing young regionally-based talented athletes to train and compete in regional WA.
The network provides a forum for High Performance Leaders to meet and discuss various trends and issues.
Developing effective leadership and capacity in individuals.
In 2006 the department established a High Performance Unit to support and complement the operations of WAIS and to build talent development capacity in SSAs.
The unit has two staff:
The department currently provides a flexible system of consultancy and support to targeted SSAs for a variety of high performance initiatives including the following:
These support mechanisms are designed to assist SSAs and peak industry bodies to work in partnership with the State Government to develop their sport activities. The priorities and needs of organisations – including WAIS, as well as government policy and priorities determine funding allocations and department support.
Telephone 61 8 6552 7300Email info@dlgsc.wa.gov.au