Join Valley Sport for this free online interactive workshop featuring leading child safety expert Sam Dellamarta. Building on the conversations from our Child Safety in Sport podcast series, this practical workshop will provide clubs with a deeper understanding of the Child Safe Standards, legal responsibilities, governance expectations, and the everyday actions that help create safer sporting environments. Unlike a traditional webinar, this session is designed to be interactive. Clubs are encouraged to bring their own questions, discuss real-world scenarios, and receive practical advice directly from one of Australia's leading experts in child safeguarding within community sport. Topics will include: Understanding your club's legal child safety obligations Embedding child safety into club culture Developing effective policies and procedures Managing concerns, complaints, and reporting requirements Practical strategies to reduce risk at the grassroots level Building confidence among volunteers and committee members Live Q&A with Sam Dellamarta This workshop is free to attend and will be delivered online, making it easy for clubs from across the region to participate. Access Details: A meeting link will be emailed to all registered participants prior to the workshop. We encourage clubs to have multiple committee members attend to ensure your organisation is equipped with the knowledge and practical tools to provide a safe, welcoming, and inclusive environment for every child and young person involved in your club.

We are thrilled to introduce to you, Let Them Play Tennis an ‘Introductory Sports Program for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)’ or are Neurodivergent This pilot program will be delivered in partnership with All Play Tennis Academy. Designed by experienced health professionals, this program is tailor-made for children aged 7-12 who are on the autism spectrum or are neurodiverse. We understand the unique needs and abilities of your child, and our goal is to provide a warm and inclusive environment where they can thrive. Our 6-week program will support your child in transitioning to the world of sports and physical activity through Tennis. Children will explore new skills for their own joy and growth with our dedicated coach and teachers who are here to nurture your child’s holistic development to ensure they not only excel in sports but also thrive as individuals. Program Features: • Cost $30 • 6 weeks for comprehensive growth • Weekly 45min sessions • Player profile templates • Coaches profile templates • Social skills session plans • New skill building activities every week • Reflection time to engage and empower • Post program surveys • All equipment provided Session Dates & Time Mondays: 12th October, 19th October, 26th October, 9th November, 16th November & 23rd November Time: 4:30pm – 5:15pm Please note: Registration covers all six sessions. Individual session bookings are not available. Dear Parents and guardians, To help us deliver the best possible program for participants, we ask that you complete the registration survey as part of the registration process as thoroughly as you can. The information provided will help us build a player profile, giving coaches a better understanding of how to support each participant effectively. All information you provide will be kept confidential and used solely for the purpose of delivering an inclusive program. We rely heavily on feedback from parents to help us measure success and implement any improvements. As such, please be aware that you will be asked to complete an end of program survey. Your contribution and feedback are greatly appreciated. Lastly, your continued informal stories and feedback about how your children are finding the sessions are absolutely invaluable to us! Please feel free to chat with Sharna (Valley Sport) any time to give any further feedback you would like to add.

🎳 COME & TRY BOWLS Everyone Welcome at Seymour Bowling Club! Looking for a fun activity for the whole family? Come along and give bowls a go! No experience needed and all equipment is provided. Join us for three FREE Come & Try sessions and enjoy a relaxed, family-friendly introduction to bowls. 📅 Thursday 16 October 📅 Thursday 23 October 📅 Thursday 30 October 🕔 5:00pm – 7:00pm 📍 Seymour Bowling Club Enter via Lesley Street 🏐 WHAT TO EXPECT 5:00–6:00pm: Have a go at bowls through a range of fun activities and stations, with something for all ages and abilities. From 6:00pm: Enjoy a FREE BBQ, followed by some relaxed time on the greens. 🌟 COME ALONG AND: Have fun and try something new Bring the whole family Meet your local community Try different bowling activities and stations Enjoy a FREE BBQ Grab a drink from the bar at club prices Stay for a casual roll after the BBQ All ages and abilities welcome! No experience necessary. All equipment provided. COME ONE NIGHT OR COME TO ALL THREE! FREE EVENT – REGISTRATIONS WELCOME Register ahead of time or simply come along and register on the day. Family friendly • Welcoming • Fun • FREE Hosted by Seymour Bowling Club & Valley Sport

This workshop focuses on building the capacity of sporting clubs and community sport volunteers to embed a culture of safety, equality, and respect within your club, setting you up for future success and sustainability. This training aims to support clubs and volunteers to: - Drive standards of respect within their club - Create safe, welcoming, and inclusive sporting environments - Support council's commitment to Fair Access - Build the capacity of leaders in your club to drive change - Deliver appropriate participation opportunities for Women & Girl's - Champion equality and respect on and off the field - Progress gender equality through sport - Support clubs to prevent violence and disrespect in their setting This workshop is exclusively available to sporting clubs and selected groups in Mansfield Shire Council, and places are strictly limited. Each attendee from the club is required to register.