Creating confident, capable Mental Health Champions in sport
Mental Health Champions play a vital role in fostering safe, supportive environments across State Sporting Associations (SSAs). They provide guidance, promote wellbeing, and help shape a culture that prioritises mental health.
In response to overwhelming requests for support in managing critical incidents, SportWest invites all members of the True Sport Mental Health Champions Network and their guests to attend this specialised workshop.
Workshop Overview:
Led by Dr Kellie Lewis from The Mental Health Project, this workshop provides sport administrators with a practical understanding of how to respond when a critical incident occurs in a community sporting environment. Participants will explore how to develop a critical incident plan, circumstances in which to apply a critical incident response, and the steps to take to respond effectively to a critical incident. The session also covers the importance of follow-up, debriefing, and accessing external supports to restore psychological safety and stability within the club.
By the end of the workshop participants will be able to:
- Develop a critical incident plan for their organisation.
- Understand the best practice evidence-based practical steps to take when responding to a critical incident.
- Communicate effectively with members, athletes, families, and stakeholders during and after an incident.
- Access support resources, referral pathways and external services for support.
- Understand the role of debriefing and follow-up to facilitate long term mental health and wellbeing in a community sport setting.
Workshop Details:
Facilitator: Dr Kellie Lewis – The Mental Health Project
Date: Tuesday 7 October 2025
Venue: Multifunction Room, Sport HQ | 203 Underwood Ave, Floreat
Time: 9:00am-1:00pm
Details: Morning tea and light refreshments included
Registration: Closes at 11:59pm, Friday 3 October 2025
Cost: SportWest Member Organisations free. Non-members $40.
Bookings essential – limited space available.
Any questions or to join the network, please reach out to the True Sport team via truesport@sportwest.com.au.