03 It is an honour to be the Chief Executive Officer of Vicsport. I would like to thank the Board, staff and Members for their support in the first few months in the role since commencing in May 2018. It is exciting to lead the amazing Vicsport team, supporting Victorian sport. It has been wonderful to meet with many Members and stakeholders and attend member events. Exciting work has continued with many sports in partnership with SRV and VicHealth in the past year. The focus on marketing and communications has enabled Vicsport to build social media numbers and enhance promotion of resources for sport. The focus of the work with SRV has been: female professional development through the LEAP and LEAD leadership program, Injury Prevention, Heat in Sport policies, Sport for All Abilities, Diversity and Inclusion, Mandatory Board Quotas, Governance support and Child Safe Standards. In partnership with VicHealth, Vicsport has supported sports through these programs in: Healthy and Welcoming Sport, and the Forward Thinking Series to promote innovation in program delivery and increasing physical activity. Vicsport has also been working with sports and LGAs on other projects including: The Sports Talk Forum, LGA Forums, bespoke governance projects, support with strategic planning, along with network and education events. The Vicsport Professionals Network (VPN) has provided individual Vicsport members with education and networking opportunities throughout the year. The 2017 Victorian Sport Awards, recognising performances and contributions during 2017, held in March 2018, were once again a tremendous success and highlighted the commitment of the Victorian sporting community. The event held at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre is presented in partnership with the State Government of Victoria and continues to go from strength to strength. Vicsport acknowledges the support of its Preferred Suppliers and Partners. These Partners support Vicsport and stakeholders by providing essential services to deliver sport. The Vicsport team has been dedicated to working with Victorian sport to enhance capability and capacity. Thank you to Anthony Bowd, Belinda Buck, Maryanne Cabral, Tom Dixon, Bronwyn Humphrys, Fiona Jones, Meghan Mayman, Alisha Min, Nova Peris, Jasmine Richwol and Shae Schmidt. Particular thanks to Belinda Buck, Alisha Min and Shae Schmidt who have moved on to new roles at other organisations during this period. All the best to Meghan Mayman and Fiona Jones for maternity leave. Thank you to the Vicsport Board for their support and guidance to the staff team over the past year. Special thanks to Board members who left the Board at the 2017 AGM – Warwick Waters, Emma Sherry and Ben Hartung. The future of Victorian sport looks bright and Vicsport is committed to working with its Members and stakeholders to ensure that more Victorians can enjoy the benefit that sport provides. CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S MESSAGE Lisa Hasker / CEO VICSPORT