04 ABOUT VICSPORT Vicsport is the peak body for sport and active recreation in Victoria. Vicsport represents and supports its Members so they may work to encourage Victorians to enjoy the many benefits that sport and active recreation provide. For over three decades Vicsport has provided guidance, advice and support to its Members and the broader sporting community. Vicsport’s Strategic Plan 2017– 2020 sets out the organisation’s strategic priorities, outcomes and deliverables. These priorities directly respond to key issues facing the sports industry that have been identified through consultation, evaluation of key learnings and a review of participation data and research. These strategic priorities take into consideration polices and strategies of national and state governments, portfolio agencies and key funding bodies. VICSPORT’S FOUR PRIORITY AREAS ARE: 1 Participation Increasing opportunity for physical activity, participation and membership for all Victorians. 2 Industry Supporting the workforce to deliver sport programs and adapt to new delivery models by improving governance practices. 3  Safe, fair and inclusive Promoting safe, fair and inclusive sporting environments at all levels. 4 Advocacy Demonstrating and advocating the health, cultural, social, economic and mental well-being benefits of sport to government. STRATEGIC OVERVIEW