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Specific Population
Groups - Indigenous Australians
Indigenous Sport Program
The
Office for Recreation and Sport (ORS) manages the Indigenous Sport Program (ISP) on behalf of the Australian Sports Commission and the Department of Communications, Information Technology and the Arts. Indigenous Sport Development Officers assist the development of sporting and accreditation programs in their respective regional areas. They are based at the following locations throughout South Australia:
Adelaide
Responsible for the Patpa Warra Yunti (former ATSIC Regional Council) region which includes the Adelaide Metropolitan area, Yorke Peninsula, Riverland, Murraylands, South East, Kangaroo Island and the Fleurier Peninsula.
Port Augusta
Responsible for the Nulla Wimila Kutju (former ATSIC Regional Council) region which includes Port Augusta, Whyalla, Port Pirie, Woomera, Marree, Nepabunna, Coober Pedy, Oodnadatta and the Anangu Pitjantjatjara Yankunytjatara (APY) Lands.
Port Lincoln
Responsible
for the Wangka Wilurrara (former ATSIC Regional Council) region which includes Oak Valley, Yalata, Koonibba, Ceduna, Eyre Peninsula and Port Lincoln.
For further information
Office for Recreation and Sport
Phone: +61 8 8416 6677
Email: participation@saugov.sa.gov.au
Nunga Network
The Nunga network is specifically designed to provide an opportunity for Aboriginal and Non-Aboriginal people involved in the provision of recreation and sport for Aboriginal people, to get together, meet new people, establish partnerships, share information, learn new skills and be up-to-date with the latest information from the Office for Recreation and Sport (ORS).
The Nunga Network is also an avenue to raise any issues regarding physical activity for Indigenous people and communities through the Physical Activity Council.
Invitations to the meeting are extended to youth workers, Aboriginal education workers, health workers, drug and alcohol workers, community development officers, community people and anyone interested in the provision of sport and recreation programs for Aboriginal people.
The Network meets four times a year.
Next meeting:
When: Friday, 28 September 2007
Where: Office for Recreation and Sport - G2/3 Conference Room, 27 Valetta Road, Kidman Park SA 5025
8.30am - 3.00pm (lunch provided)
To Register, please download the attached Agenda and Fax Back Registration Form.
RSVP: Friday, 21 September 2007
For further information
Senior Project Officer, Aboriginal Sport
Indigenous Sports Program
Office for Recreation and Sport
Phone: +61 8 8416 6677
Fax: (08) 8416 6753
Email: participation@saugov.sa.gov.au
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Statewide Events
Alan Dodd Memorial Team Championships
The Alan Dodd Memorial Team Golf Championships is a teams golf championships held annually, in memory of the late Alan Dodd Senior. Pre-qualifying tournaments are held in each of the three former ATSIC regions, Patpa Warra Yunti, Nulla Wimila Kutju and Wangka Wilurrara with the top twelve from each region advancing to the Alan Dodd Memorial Team Golf Championships. Thirty-six players compete in the Alan Dodd Memorial Team Golf Championships, usually held in Port Augusta.
Past Winners of the Alan Dodd Memorial Team Golf Championships:
- 2005 Patpa Warra Yunti
- 2006 Patpa Warra Yunti
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Rio Tinto Indigenous Lands Challenge Cup
In early 2002, two staff members from the Office for Recreation and Sport, Mr Jack Johncock and Mr Eugene Warrior, met with Mr Denis Coleson, community member and approached the SANFL through Mr Don Mc Sweeney, Regional Director, Eyre Peninsular Zone. The idea, was to conduct an AFL curtain raiser football match between two Aboriginal football teams at AAMI Stadium. The teams would consist of representatives from the Anangu Pitjantjatjara Yankunytjatjara (APY) Lands and the Maralinga Tjarutja (MT) Lands. This core group of people managed to pull together their resources and gain sponsorship to conduct the event for the first time in 2005.
The inaugural Rio Tinto Indigenous Lands Challenge Cup was held in 2005 before the AFL game between Port Power and Essendon, June 17, 2006 before Port Power and West Coast, and 27 May 2007 before Port Power and Geelong, during Round 19, the Dreamtime Round.
Past winners of Indigenous Lands Challenge Cup
2005 Anangu Pitjantjatjara Yankunytjatjara Lands
2006 Anangu Pitjantjatjara Yankunytjatjara Lands
2007 Anangu Pitjantjatjara Yankunytjatjara Lands
It is envisaged that this initiative will be an on-going, annual event on the AFL Calendar.
Major sponsors and partners for the event are:
- Rio Tinto
- Department for Primary Industries and Resources SA
- Office for Recreation and Sport
- Aboriginal Drug and Alcohol (SA) Inc
- SANFL
- Anangu Pitjantjatjara Yankunytjatjara Lands Community
- Maralinga Tjarutja Lands Community
For further information
Senior Project Officer, Aboriginal Sport
Indigenous Sports Program
Office for Recreation and Sport
Phone: +61 8 8416 6736
Fax: (08) 8416 6753
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2007/2008 Club Fee Subsidy Program
The Government of South Australia provides support to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander athletes to access on-going sport and recreation participation opportunities at a local level.
The Office for Recreation and Sport (ORS) is committed to increasing the quality and level of participation by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and as a result, the Indigenous Sport Program has implemented a Club Fee Subsidy Program for 2007/2008 which replaces the 2006/2007 Indigenous Sport and Recreation Support Program.
Aim of the Program
The Club Fee Subsidy is designed to assist Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander athletes to access ongoing sport and active recreation participation opportunities as a participant at a local level.
Who Is Eligible?
- South Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander athletes
Who Is Ineligible?
- Individuals representing South Australia in their chosen sport – refer to Australian Sports Commission’s Elite Indigenous Travel and Accommodation Assistance Program – phone: (02) 6214 1210
- Athletes receiving funding from the Australian Sports Commission
- Coaches and officials
- SAPSASA School Sport participants
What Can I Apply for?
Financial assistance of up to 50% of the total costs required to a maximum of $300 towards your sporting club’s registration fees.
Application Deadlines
Applications are now open for the 2007/2008 financial year and will remain open until 11 April 2008. There will be two designated closing dates;
Applications Close |
Applicants Notified |
| 31 October 2007 |
December 2007 |
| 11 April 2008 |
Late May 2008 |
Any late applications will be considered in the following funding round.
Activities applied for must commence between 1 July 2007 and 30 June 2008 and only one application, per person will be accepted per financial year.
Please ensure that you have completed all the required details, failure to do so may result in a delay in processing your application.
Endorsement of Application
As part of the assessment process, an endorsement of your application is required by a member of your sporting club or organisation. Please attach a supporting letter detailing the costs of your registration fees with your application.
How Will My Application Be Assessed?
It is anticipated that the funding requested will be greater than the funds available so being eligible does not guarantee receipt of support. Applications will therefore be assessed against the following criteria;
- Ability to meet outcomes of SA’s State Strategic Plan and the SA Physical Activity Strategy
- The type of activity is a recognised sport by the Australian Sports Commission
- Increased participation and demonstrated commitment to sport and
- Ongoing nature of the activity that funds are requested for.
Successful Applications
Successful applicants will be required to advise the Indigenous Sport Program (ISP) of their sporting results at the end of their season and complete a brief survey to be used for data collection in the ISP’s yearly participation report to the Australian Sports Commission.
How do I apply for the Club Fee Subsidy?
- Complete the attached Application Form
- Attach an endorsement letter from your sporting club
- Forward your application to the Indigenous Sport Program by the due date (31 October 2007 or 11 April 2008).
Download the 2007/2008 Application Form (108kb)
For further information
Indigenous Sports Program
Office for Recreation and Sport
Phone : +61 8 8416 6677
Fax: (08) 8416 6753
Email: participation@saugov.sa.gov.au
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