b'CHAIRMANS MESSAGE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICERS MESSAGEThe 2018/19 year has been a veryVicsport remains focused on supporting our members andIt has been a wonderful first year in theThe 2018 Victorian Sport Awards, recognising performances successful one for Vicsport. The board andpromoting active participation in recreation, sport and arole as CEO of Vicsport. I would like toand contributions during 2018, were held in February 2019. healthy lifestyle. We do this through advocacy, programsThe Awards were a tremendous success, highlighting the executive are delighted with the positiveand services, as well as through our partnership with SRVthank the board, staff and members forcommitment of the Victorian sporting community. impact we have had through our programsand VicHealth.their ongoing support. After a first yearthis year. of consolidation, there are exciting Held at Marvel Stadium, the event is hosted in partnership I would like to formally acknowledge the success of ourwith the State Government of Victoria and continues to dedicated and hardworking executive team led by ourtimes ahead for Vicsport supportinggo from strength to strength. It was particularly moving Our leadership programs, the role we have played inexceptional CEO Lisa Hasker. This small but effective teamVictorian sport.to see Susan Alberti AC presented with the Outstanding promoting diversity, inclusion and innovation in sport,has worked tirelessly to deliver the ambitious program ofContribution to Sport Award for 2018. the work towards meeting mandatory board quotas andworks that was mapped out for this financial year.We welcomed a new Minister in the past year. Welcome to the many other programs, activities and events that thethe Hon. Martin Pakula MP and thank you to the outgoingVicsport acknowledges the support of its preferred organisation has made available to the Victorian sportWe are fortunate to have such partnerships with VicHealthMinister, the Hon. John Eren MP for his support of Victoriansuppliers and partners. These partners support Vicsport and community has been rewarding and Vicsport is proud ofand SRV and we thank them both for their support andsport and recreation.stakeholders by providing essential services to deliver sport. its contribution. We have also met all of our key metrics ascommitment to Vicsport. We are also very fortunate to haveWe continue to work with partners to provide information a measure of success. The benefit of meeting these keythe support of the Minister, the Hon. Martin Pakula MP. WeIt has been exciting to visit many member events,and resources to our members. metrics is that we then provide ourselves with the bestthank the Minister and the exceptional people in his team.championships and awards nights in the past year. It is opportunity to secure the resources required to continueI would also like to acknowledge the enormous support wealways good to meet and talk to staff and members of SSAs,The Vicsport team has been dedicated to working in investing in the key activities and programs that matter,received from the previous Minister, the Hon. John Eren MP. LGAs and RSAs to understand all the issues facing sport andpartnership with Victorian sport to enhance capability and providing even more value to our members. recreation.capacity. Thank you to Anthony Bowd, Maryanne Cabral, The benefits of sport and recreational activity are wellI would like to extend my gratitude to my fellow boardTom Dixon, Bronwyn Humphrys and Fiona Jones.documented. Through these activities and the programsmembers Tanya Gallina, Catherine Harding, Margot FosterPartnership work has continued with many sports and RSAs we provide, we remain totally committed to addressing theAM, Derek OLeary, Andrew Walton, Susan Smith, Simonalongside SRV and VicHealth in the past year.Particular thanks to Meghan Mayman, Nova Peris and challenges that face us around mental and physical health,Brookhouse and Tim Large (ex-officio). In particular, I wouldJasmine Richwol who have moved on to new roles at other women in sport, unemployment and the need for thelike to express my gratitude to outgoing board memberThe focus of the work with SRV has included: femaleorganisations during this period.public and private sector to invest in resources and facilitiesRichard Amon who has advised me that he will not standprofessional development through the LEAP leadership to meet the growing needs of our participants, sportingfor re-election this year. Richards contribution to makingprogram, heat in sport policies, sport for all abilities,Thank you to the Vicsport board for their support and bodies, clubs and communities. a significant difference over several terms in office anddiversity and inclusion, mandatory board quotas and childguidance to the staff team over the past year. Special thanks his commitment to inclusion and disability sport has beensafe standards. to board members who left the board at the 2018 AGMprofound and we are most grateful. This year, the boardStephanie Beltrame and Stuart Craig. identified key areas of focus executed through the settingIn partnership with VicHealth, Vicsport has supported sports up of board committees and so much has been achieved asthrough programs such as the Forward-Thinking Series andIt is a privilege to work in partnership with members, SRV a result of their great work. Vicsport is very fortunate to haveDoing Sport Differently to promote innovation in programand VicHealth to ensure that more Victorians can enjoy the a board of this calibre and experience. I appreciate theirdelivery and increasing physical activity along with work tomany benefits of sport and recreation.support and contribution. harness the issues faced by sport. Finally, a very big thank you to our members, SSAs, RSAs,Vicsport has also been working with sports, RSAs and LGAs LGAs and preferred suppliers and partners for your ongoingon other projects including: LGA Forums, bespoke projects support and contributions. Your enthusiasm and passionin governance, strategic planning and child safe as well as are what drives and motivates us. It is for you that we arenetworking and education events. here. I am excited about what we have planned for the new financial year and I look forward to what now lies ahead. Lisa Hasker / CEOVICSPORTRon Gauci / ChairmanVICSPORT02 03'