Promoting proactive mental health and wellbeing in community sport.
The Mental Health and Wellbeing Initiative supports sporting organisations in Western Australia to respond to mental health incidents and promote proactive mental health and wellbeing in community sport. Based on funding provided by both the Department of Creative Industries, Tourism and Sport and The Mental Health Commission, the initiative has been developed in conjunction with a mental health training specialist, utilising the expertise of a clinical psychologist from The Mental Health Project.
This initiative provides practical tools, training, and networks to help clubs, administrators, and volunteers create safe, supportive environments. Resources include:
- Critical Incident eToolkit – Guidance for responding to mental health incidents.
- Sport Administrator eToolkit – Resources tailored for sport administrators.
- Club & Community eToolkit – Resources tailored for grassroots clubs and communities.
- Employee & Volunteer Assistance Program – Confidential support services available to both SportWest Member Organisations and their affiliated clubs and communities.
- Mental Health Champions Network – Connect with like-minded individuals from the WA sport sector who are advocates for Mental Health & Wellbeing in sport.
- Mental Health & Wellbeing Sport Administrator Awareness eLearning – Online learning for sport administrators.
- Mental Health & Wellbeing Club & Community eLearning – Online learning for clubs and volunteers.
Visit the links below to access these free resources and information to strengthen mental health and wellbeing in sport.
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Disclaimer
The information in this publication is general in nature and does not constitute medical, legal or professional advice (including mental health advice). SportWest is not liable to users for any loss resulting from the use of this publication and accepts no responsibility for the accuracy of the information or your reliance on it. SportWest recommends users seek independent advice as necessary. See the link for the SportWest Mental Health Publication disclaimer.