b'THE YEAR IN REVIEW THE YEAR IN REVIEWVICTORIAN ACTIVE AGEING PARTNERSHIP (VAAP) TENPIN BOWLING AUSTRALIABOWL PATROLINDUSTRY JUNE 2019: BUILDING BETTER CLUBSINCLUSION REVIEWThe VAAP aims to increase opportunities for participationThis forum featured presentations and case studies from in physical activity for older Victorians, especially in areas ofBowl Patrol is Tenpin Bowling Australias (TBA) entry levelLGA FORUMS successful club development programs and provided socio-economic disadvantage and among isolated, lonelyprogram engaging children in the fun activity of bowling.attendees the opportunity to network with other industry older people not currently involved in physical activity. TheHaving identified that a higher than expected percentageVicsport conducted three specific forums for LGA members professionals working towards building capacity within project was supported by the Department of Health andof program participants reported having autism or anacross the 2018-19 financial year. The forums were clubs. The forum also provided the opportunity for Human Services and managed by Musculoskeletal Australia.intellectual disability, TBA asked Vicsport to assist withtargeted at LGAs and open to other Vicsport members attendees to hear from a range of organisations offering In 2018, Vicsport joined the project coordination team whichinvestigation of strategies to make Bowl Patrol inclusiveand non-members. club development services.already featured Monash University and Fitness Australia.to children with disability. Vicsport undertook a literature Vicsports role in the project included participating in projectreview around successful approaches to modifying sportAUGUST 2018: SUCCESSFUL COMMUNITYPresentating Organisations offering planning meetings and helping deliver regional forums inprograms for people with autism.ENGAGEMENT STRATEGIES organisations club development servicesWarragul, Stawell, Benalla, Bendigo and Bairnsdale.TBA promoted and ran a series of low sensory come nVictoria University Leisure NetworksBESPOKE PARTICIPATION AND INCLUSION PROJECTS There is an increasing focus on tailoring programs to try sessions at OzTenpin Epping to test processes and the needs of local communities, meaning consulting thePlay by the Rules Australian Drug resources. Vicsport attended and gained feedback from participants and their parents. Following these activities,community is not considered a bonus anymoremany sportFoundationThe following projects were selected byorganisations, local governments and private businessesFootball VictoriaVicsport prepared a final report for TBA with recommended Vicsport and SRV through an Expressionstrategies and partnership options for TBA to increase theregard consulting with target groups as fundamental toPride Cup of Interest process in August andprofile of Bowl Patrol as an inclusive activity for everyone. success. Gymnastics VictoriaClub Respect (VictorianSeptember 2018. Successful organisationsAccess Health andWomens Trust)This forum showcased examples from within the network received consultation support fromCONFEDERATION OF AUSTRALIAN MOTORSPORTof Victorian councils, highlighting successful approaches toCommunity(CAMS)ESPORTS STRATEGY PHYSICAL ACTIVITY Vicsport for a low fee of 10% of the totalcommunity engagement in the sport and recreation setting. City of Boroondara Victorian Responsible project value. AND HEALTHY EATING RECOMMENDATIONS Gambling FoundationPresenting organisations included:Moreland City Council Sport and Life Training CAMS recently launched a new Esports strategy. The SCOPEBALLOON FOOTBALL LEAGUE REVIEW strategy includes a goal to engage teenagers in motorsportVicHealth VicHealth (SALT)participation by creating a pathway from online gaming andThe Heart FoundationBalloon Football is a version of AFL modified for peopleEsports competitions to real life participation. With theWyndham City Councilwith multiple and complex disability. The program wasstrategy recommending the development of a guidebookLa Trobe Valley Authoritystarted in the 1990s by a group of passionate players whofor CAMS certified Esports competitions, CAMS wanted toBrimbank City Councilare still involved in playing and coaching. Scope managesensure they had appropriate rules and policies to support the Balloon Football League (BFL) and faces ongoingthe health of participants through healthy eating and pressures to sustain and grow the program. Vicsportphysical activity. Vicsport conducted research and madeOCTOBER 2018: FACILITY PLANNING AND PROVISIONfacilitated a project reference group which met three timesa series of recommendations as to how CAMS can ensure and included current BFL players and support staff, Scope,Esports participants maintain and model a healthy lifestyle. This was a joint workshop, run and facilitated by Vicsport AFL Victoria and SRV. and Parks & Leisure Australia (Vic/Tas Region). It brought together SSAs and LGAs to highlight best practice and Vicsport conducted an extensive engagement processto workshop solutions to support collaboration for the with 25 current and potential program partners, includingplanning and provision of sport facilities.RSAs, AFL clubs, universities, local governments and leisure organisations. In addition, Vicsport attended the South EastThe workshop featured presentations from:BFL competition and interviewed players and support staff, creating a customer journey map specific to the experienceHume City CouncilBruce Fordham, of people who participate in Balloon Football. FollowingManager Leisure Centres and Sportthe engagement with stakeholders and customers, VicsportGymnastics VictoriaAlison Lyons/Aaron Tenabel, made a series of short and long term recommendations for Scope to sustain and grow participation in the BFL. Gymnastics & Facility DevelopmentinsideEDGE Sport and Leisure PlanningMichael Bodman, DirectorOtium Planning GroupBen Bainbridge, Associate10 11'