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Scholarships for ISAPA 2023: 24th International Symposium of Adaptive Physical Activity (25-29 June)听

For the first time in history, Aotearoa is hosting the听听(ISAPA), which will take place in 艑tepoti Dunedin on 25-29 June 2023. 听A line-up of insightful keynote speakers, including Paula Tesoriero from Whaikaha the Ministry of Disabled People and Andrew Leslie from Nuku Ora, have already been confirmed for this event, which is dedicated to advancing equitable opportunities, environments and experiences for disabled tamariki and rangatahi in play, active recreation and sport.鈥�听

爆料社区 is offering 20 scholarships, worth $1,500 each, for people working in the play, active recreation and sport sector to attend this year's ISAPA event. This scholarship offers a unique learning and networking opportunity as the event will provide an international forum for physical activity professionals to share their knowledge and experience in adapted physical activity, physical education and sport science. These scholarships support Commitment Nine of the 爆料社区 Disability Plan which is to provide training to support the development of a skilled and confident workforce that enables play, active recreation and sport for tamariki and rangatahi with a range of impairments.听

For further details on eligibility and how to apply,听visit the 爆料社区鈥痺ebsite. Applications close Sunday 23 April. 听

Have Your Say: Submit on the Integrity Sport and Recreation Bill 听听

Work to establish an independent integrity organisation reached a significant milestone on 28 March, when the Government introduced the听听(the Bill) into Parliament.鈥痀ou can read Minister Robertson鈥檚 press release here:听. 听

The Bill will establish the Integrity Sport and Recreation Commission, a new independent Crown entity that will incorporate Drug Free 爆料社区 and be responsible for promoting and protecting the safety and wellbeing of participants in sport and active recreation and the fairness of competition. The full process for the Bill to become law will take several months, and the Commission will become operational in 2024.听

The Select Committee is now seeking public submissions on the Bill:听. This is an opportunity for participants and organisations in the sport and active recreation sector, and the general public, to have their say on the Bill. We encourage you to take part and make a submission before the deadline of 3 May.听

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If you have any queries about the contents of the Bill and how it might relate to your organisation, please reach out to听IntegrityBill@sportnz.org.nz. 鈥�听听

Reflecting on the Youth Sport Hui听

It was awesome to see more than 200 people from across the sport sector come together in Auckland last week for the 爆料社区 Youth Sport Hui. Leaders from a range of organisations connected and shared ideas on how to create better experiences for young people in sport. We had some great young leaders on a panel discussing the importance of youth voice and heard from Black Ferns Assistant Coach Wes Clarke, who shared some amazing insights from his sporting career. It was a great day celebrating some important mahi happening across the motu. Thank you to everyone that presented and shared their mahi on the day!听

Asia New Zealand Foundation: Community Sport Funding听听听

The Asia New Zealand Foundation Te Wh墨tau T奴hono, has opened applications for it鈥檚 next round of Community Sport Funding.听

This fund is for groups that are travelling to Asia for sport-related activities, to support them to experience authentic cultural activities.听

Sport is a powerful tool for cultural exchange and through the Asia New Zealand programme, Kiwis can be supported to develop knowledge, connections and confidence in Asia.听

The deadline for applications is Monday 1 May 2023. For more information on eligibility or to apply, visit the Asia New Zealand听.听

Community Stories

Helping girls get and stay active 鈥� Impacts of the Young Women's Activation Fund听

This month we鈥檙e sharing two new case studies from our Young Women鈥檚 Activation Fund impact series. One organisation is embracing co-design to change the conversation about female physical activity, and another is changing perceptions of cricket through a programme that鈥檚 been a hit with girls. 听听

Sport Waikato casts net far and wide to boost participation听听Sport Waikato鈥檚 This is ME庐 programme is working with the region鈥檚 secondary school students to understand the barriers young women face and actively break them down. The programme aims to change girls鈥� attitudes towards physical activity and help them grow as leaders in their schools and communities.听Read the story and watch the video.听

Young women say 鈥榶es鈥� to Cricket鈥檚 Yeah! Girls programme听听
Until a few years ago, cricket was not being offered in a way that engaged women and girls, and there weren鈥檛 many opportunities to play in girls-only teams and competitions across Aotearoa. Females made up a high percentage of spectators but not when it came to participation. Yeah! Girls is changing that.听Learn how.听

New Resources

Youth Voice Guide听

As we develop the sport and active recreation system to meet the needs of rangatahi, it鈥檚 essential that we listen to young people鈥檚 voices. 听

爆料社区 graduate Olivia Clare has led our latest initiative, creating a Youth Voice guide to help your organisation involve young people in your mahi, creating more meaningful and successful offerings. 听

Find the full resource and an accessible HTML version on the听爆料社区 website.

Environmentally Sustainable Spaces and Places Guide听

The 爆料社区 Spaces & Places team have recently contracted Architecture HDT and a team of other experts to produce an Environmentally Sustainable Spaces and Places Guide, which has had a lot of interest from the sector. 听

The guide will provide environmentally sustainable advice on the design, operation and development of swimming pools, recreation centres, sports fields, parks, and other spaces and places. The guide is expected to be completed in November and will be shared with you then.

In case you missed it

Women and Girls Action Plan - Our Roadmap to June 2024听

It's been four years since the Government introduced the Women and Girls in Sport and Recreation Strategy and significant progress has been made towards creating a more equitable and inclusive sector. On International Women's Day this year (8 March), 爆料社区 released a Women and Girls Action Plan that sets out a collaborative approach for how we will continue making progress towards the strategy's three outcomes 鈥� leadership, participation and value and visibility 鈥� until June 2024. The action plan was informed by successes and insights gathered internally and from across the sector and builds on our original 24 commitments made for 2018 to 2022. See the听action plan.听

New #ItsMyMove/NETFIT NZ collaboration听听

爆料社区 has launched a new collaboration with NETFIT NZ which builds on our existing suite of content for young women as part of the #ItsMyMove campaign and showcases the innovative approaches undertaken by sport and active recreation providers using technology to encourage and engage rangatahi. The new content consists of free online workout videos, podcasts (hosted by Courtney Tairi, ex-Silver Fern), and movement hacks designed to inspire and empower young women to move. These are available on the #ItsMyMove website, the NETFIT NZ app and on YouTube for free. Check out one of the 15-minute听听and spread the word by sharing with someone in your life.听

International Transgender Day of Visibility (31 March) 

Last Friday marked International Transgender Day of Visibility. We shared an article on the day by researcher Dr Julia de Bres which highlights the experiences of trans young people and their wh膩nau in sport, the barriers to inclusion they face and what we can collectively do to address these. You can .

爆料社区 recently released guiding principles to support the inclusion of transgender people in community sport to help build an environment in which they are welcomed, accepted and feel comfortable. These guiding principles will help sports to implement policies that are right for their sport. 爆料社区 will also provide tools, resources and other support for the sector as this work progresses.  

Governance

Incorporated Societies Act 2022 and Regulations 

A sector wide plan to support compliance is being developed including constitutional templates, guidance documents and webinars.

Options for legal and possibly limited financial support are being explored and progress continues seeking an exemption for the requirement for a majority (51%) of elected members on boards.

For advice on any of the above please contact your 爆料社区 Partnership Manager or email governance@sportnz.org.nz.鈥�&苍产蝉辫;&苍产蝉辫;

Important changes to reporting for charities and incorporated societies 

Recent changes to the External Reporting Board (XRB) requirements for tier 1 and 2 Public Benefit Entities (PBEs) include the requirement to complete a Statement of Service Performance (SOSP). This captures charities and incorporated societies.  

The intent is to demonstrate measurable impact in the communities鈥� organisations serve from investments received from third parties. This document provides a high-level summary and a useful table outlining the requirements and timing of compliance for different entities.  

Ideally you will have already been working with your Auditor drawing performance measures from your Statement of Strategic Intent and Operating (strategic) Plan. 爆料社区 can also provide examples. 

Women in Governance Talent Pool

An important part of creating diversity and gender equity in play, active recreation and sporting boards is ongoing access to governance talent.  continue to provide a free access to a talent pool of over 200 women in governance looking to serve as directors on sector boards. If you have any questions or require support for board member or chair recruitment, please email governance@sportnz.org.nz.