Pathways & Sport Development Staff - Safeguarding for Healthy Participant Experiences
Monday 19 October 2026 | 9:00am - 11:00am
Department of Creative Industries, Tourism and Sport, Leederville
Online attendance available for regional participants
The Department of Creative Industries, Tourism and Sport, in partnership with Sport Integrity Australia, invites pathway and sport development professionals to attend Safeguarding for Healthy Participant Experiences.
This practical workshop is designed to help sport development staff strengthen their understanding of safeguarding and explore how these principles can be embedded throughout participation pathways, development programs and athlete journeys.
Participants will gain valuable insights into creating environments where children and young people feel safe, supported and able to reach their full potential through sport.
What You'll Learn
- How to embed safeguarding principles across participation pathways and development programs
- Strategies to foster safe and positive sporting environments for children and young people
- The role sport development professionals play in supporting healthy participant experiences
- Practical approaches to strengthening safeguarding practices within sporting organisations
Ideal for pathway managers, participation officers, sport development staff and program coordinators, this workshop provides practical tools and knowledge to help ensure children and young people have positive and rewarding experiences at every stage of their sporting journey.
This workshop forms part of a broader series aimed at strengthening safeguarding practices and supporting safe, inclusive and enjoyable sporting environments across Western Australia.
Event Details
Date: Monday 19 October 2026
Time: 9:00am - 11:00am AWST
Location: Department of Creative Industries, Tourism and Sport, Leederville
Online Access: Available for regional participants
For further information, please contact sectorcapability@cits.wa.gov.au.