Regional Update
for the play, active recreation and sport sector
3 September 2020
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Kia ora,
Today is the last day to submit applications to the Community Resilience Fund (Phase two). We also ask for your help to continue encouraging our communities to Play it Safe.
Click on the links below to go straight to that feature in this week's newsletter:
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Community Resilience Fund closes today
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The Community Resilience Fund closes 5pm Friday 4 September. Please get your applications in as soon as possible. If you have any questions, email us at crf@sportwellington.org.nz.
The Sport Wellington Return to Play Fund is still open for reimbursement for COVID-19 related expenses up to $3,000 (+ GST if GST registered) incurred after 10 July 2020. Full guidelines and more information can be found on our website.
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Tū Manawa Active Aotearoa now open
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Tū Manawa Active Aotearoa supports community-based programmes and projects targeting children and young people at most risk of missing out or being less active. Funding Round One is currently open and will close late September. This is the first funding round of the year and it will not be the last. Additionally, the Fast Fund for applications up to $10k will be coming online early next week. The Fast Fund is open year round, with applications being assessed monthly.
What support is available to you?
Over the coming weeks, we will be hosting online forums and sharing informative videos that explain in more detail the guidelines and funding priorities for Tū Manawa Active Aotearoa . We also strongly encourage organisations who are thinking about applying to get in touch and sit down with us before submitting your application.
More details about upcoming information sessions will be announced on our Facebook page and shared on our website.
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We need your help to Play it Safe
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As we head into another weekend at Alert Level 2, we ask for your help to continue sharing the Play It Safe message with your communities. This campaign encourages parents and spectators to respect and adhere to the guidelines set out in your health and safety plans.
The first video, launched last weekend, has reached over 25,000 people but our work is not yet done! With Alert Level 2 feeling more and more familiar, it's important we remind people to remain vigilant and keep our communities safe.
If you would like to support this campaign, you can share the videos and images from our Sport Wellington Facebook page and email us to find out how else you can get involved.
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Clarification of COVID-19 Alert Level guidelines
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Last week in our Regional Update we mentioned new guidelines released by Sport NZ. To clarify, there are separate guidelines for Auckland's current Alert Level 2 compared to the rest of New Zealand.
View the guidelines on the Sport NZ website
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National Sport Club Survey now live
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On Monday the Amateur Sport Association sent out their National Sport Club Survey. Along with building a comprehensive sense of the sector across codes and regions, the team is looking to focus on COVID-19, innovation and resilience. Find out more about the survey on their website.
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Talking Performance with Jay Carter - podcast
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In this Balance is Better article, we hear from Jay Carter about his new podcast series which evolved from his virtual conversations during the lockdown. Jay works with David Galbraith to release these podcasts weekly, with interview reflections and Q&A's on alternate episoides. Check out the podcasts.
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Outstanding leaders recognised
- Sport NZ has announced the two winners of the leadership categories from its annual New Zealand Sport and Recreation Awards. Congratulations to Andrew Corkill - General Manager People and Communities at Sport Waikato and Julyan Falloon - Sport Canterbury Chief Executive. Read the full press release here.
Lottery Allocation for the Significant Projects Fund 2020/21
- The Lottery Significant Projects Fund has been allocated a total of $16 million for distribution to regional and national projects in the 2020/2021 financial year. Of note for this year's fund is the addition of community wellbeing and resilience as a new outcome area. The Expressions of Interest round will be open from October 21 to December 2, 2020. Find out more and get ready to apply.
Reform of Vocational Education (RoVE)
- The government is reforming vocational education, with the aim of creating a better system for learners, workplaces and staff, and breaking down barriers between on-the-job and off-the-job training. Skills Active will hand over its role of looking after on-the-job training for its industries, including sport and recreation, by the end of 2022. Learn more from this one-page info-sheet and let them know what you think, either via the reform survey, or by email to chief operating officer Maren Frerichs.
Has COVID-19 affected your payroll? Now’s the time to tell ACC
- ACC has set up up a new "What to expect from invoicing in 2020" page on their website to support businesses with any changes caused by COVID-19. You can call 0800 222 776 if you have any further questions.
Vitae Counselling Support - extension to 30 September
- The free Vitae Counselling Service has been extended through to 30 September to support the wellbeing of your staff and volunteers. If you are interested in taking up this offer, please contact Carolyn Casey.
Sport NZ PhD Scholarship opportunity
- A PhD Scholarship opportunity has opened up for a student interested in the ‘Cost-effectiveness of interventions to improve physical activity participation in young people’. The scholarship is funded by Sport NZ and will work with their team throughout the research project. Express your interest by 16 September. Find out more.
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Dates announced for Brendan Foot Supersite Round the Bays 2021
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Wellington's iconic fun run/walk event is back for 2021. We're excited to announce that the Mental Health Foundation of New Zealand will once again be the Principal Charity Partner for the event. Five affiliate charity partners will be announced in the coming weeks.The event, scheduled for Sunday 21 February, also continues to partner with local businesses, as we recognise supporting community is more important now than ever before.
To find out more details about the event, including registrations and early bird pricing, head to the website or check out our recent media release.
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Prioritise self-care this September
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Take time this month to take stock of your environment and your self-care. It might be time for a spring clean or to check in with your routines around sleep, exercise, love, and friendships (S.E.L.F). There are several events on this month that we encourage you to get involved in and share with your communities.
Our Wellbeing Hub continues to be updated regularly with resources, recipies, activity ideas and more to support your mental, physical, emotional, spiritual and social wellbeing.
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Thank you for taking the time to read this newsletter. Please feel free to get in touch either by phone, or emailing info@sportwellington.org.nz.
Ngā mihi
Phil Gibbons
CEO
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Visit our COVID-19 Info Hub for more updates, resources, and useful links.
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