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Join our expert panel for an insightful conversation on the future of sports media as we brave the new world. COVID-19 continues to shape a new world order for sport and sports media locally and globally. Our panel will discuss the shifts in media coverage including addressing the following key themes:

• Is traditional media dead and if so, what are the new and emerging opportunities in sports media?
• Women's sport has seen substantial positive growth and investment in recent years, how can we continue to promote women's sports in the media?
• What role do major events play in both the continuation of traditional media and the evolution of new media platforms?

Please click here to register now.

Host:

• Tracey Holmes - Sports Journalist and Presenter, ABC

Speakers:

• Georgie Dent - Contributing Editor, Women's Agenda and Author
• Sam Squiers - Sports Journalist, On Her Game Podcast Host and Author
• Romilly Madew AO - Co-founder, Minerva and CEO, Infrastructure Australia
• Sam Lane - Sports Journalist, Commentator and Author

Today marks twenty years since Cathy Freeman, a proud Indigenous Australian athlete, lit the Olympic Cauldron marking the Opening Ceremony of the Sydney 2000 Olympic Games.

It was a sporting spectacle like no other, full of golden moments like Cathy Freeman's spectacular 400 metre victory, Ian Thorpe's dominance in the pool and the iconic beach volleyball win of Kerri Pottharst and Natalie Cook at Bondi Beach.

The momentum of a highly successful Olympics transferred to the Paralympics, and astounding levels of competition, administration and public awareness raised the profile of the Paralympic Games to a new high. One of Australia’s most decorated Paralympians, Louise Sauvage, lit the Paralympic cauldron, and Australia went on to top the medal tally.

Australians who lived through the Games - and millions around the world – all have a personal memory and connection with the Games of 2000 in Sydney.  

As we relive these memories, we encourage you to share them with the hashtag #MySydney2000 and join the celebration of 20 years since the greatest Games ever, with the Olympic Games running 15 September – 1 October and the Paralympic Games running from 18 – 29 October.

Sport NSW is pleased to announce that nominations are now open for Elected Director positions on the Sport NSW Board.

For all of the relevant information, including details on how to nominate, please click here.

Nominations must be received by 5.00pm (Sydney time) on Monday, 21 September 2020.

For any further information, please contact Steve Loader, Chief Executive Officer, Sport NSW on steve.loader@sportnsw.com.au or 0418 672 551.

Local sports clubs and associations across the state are set to receive a $4.65 million funding boost to assist with ongoing participation in sport and active recreation in NSW.

The Local Sport Grant Program aims to increase regular and on-going participation opportunities in sport in NSW, with funding available across four project types; Sport Development, Sport Event, Sport Access and Sport Facility.

Acting Minister for Sport, Geoff Lee, said the Local Sport Grant Program is crucial in supporting the NSW Government’s commitment to enhance the quality of life of the people of NSW.

“We know that sport is the lifeblood in some local communities and their volunteers work hard to provide opportunities for their residents to get active and experience some normality during this pandemic,” said Mr Lee.

Applications are now open and close at 5pm on Wednesday, 7 October 2020. To learn more about the program, please click here. To download the guidelines, please click here and to apply, please click here.

Sport NSW partners, ACPE, have created a new online recruitment platform called the ACPE Careers Hub. This is a free platform to use and provides organisations with the opportunity to promote available positions to over 700 passionate ACPE students as well as a qualified alumni network that spans over 100 years. The ACPE Caeers Hub has been designed to allow ACPE students and alumni to apply for a wide range of voluntary, internship and paid industry experience opportunities.

Please click here to start promoting your opportunities.

The Sport NSW Sporting Grants Summary monitors available Grants (returning and new) from around NSW. 

Local Sport Defibrillator Grant Program
This program aims to provide NSW sports clubs the opportunity to acquire an automated external defibrillator (AED) package for their club or sports facility at a reduced cost. Applications are now open, with assessments on 23 November 2020, 22 February 2021 and final applications closing at 5pm Monday, 12 April 2021. To learn more, including eligibility and funding amounts, please click here.

Para-sport Equipment Fund
This fund is designed to provide opportunities for Australians with disabilities to participate and compete in Para-sport by addressing the challenges associated with the high cost of Para-sport equipment. Applications for Round 5 have been extended and will close at 5.00pm on Friday, 6 November 2020. Please click here to apply. For information on eligibility requirements and the selection process, please click here. For athlete testimonials, please click here.

For a full list - Download the Sport NSW Sporting Grants Summary.

Interested in a career in sport? or Looking for the latest volunteering opportunities?

For the latest sport and recreation jobs visit the Sport NSW Jobs Board available on our website.

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