National Sports and Physical Activity Convention launches program for future leaders
Aiming to encourage more young people to enter the sport and recreation industry and to retain them through their careers, the National Sports and Physical Activity Convention 2023 (NSC23) has launched its Future Leaders Program.
The initiative is backed by industry collaborators VicHealth; Sport and Recreation Services ACT and the Queensland Department of Tourism, Innovation and Sport.
Targeting early career employees who would not normally have the opportunity to attend the NSC23 and will be inspired and motivated by global speakers and industry leaders, they will each receive a complimentary delegate pass.
This inaugural Future Leaders Scholarship Program is open to other key organisations to support more early career staff with the opportunity.
Introducing the program, VicHealth Chief Executive, Dr Sandro Demaio stated “we are committed to listening and amplifying the voices of young people. VicHealth supports leaders, partners and young people that encourage and empower the community to be physically active in ways that suit them.
The NSC Future Leaders Scholarship program is a great platform for young people to collaborate and voice their lived experiences in sport.”
ACT Government Executive Branch Manager - Sport and Recreation, Rebecca Kelley added “the Future Leaders initiative strongly aligns with the ACT Government’s commitment to build the skills and scale of Canberra’s sport and recreation workforce.
“We are pleased to partner with NSC23 on this great opportunity for members of our sector in the ACT and look forward to seeing their learning in action.”
The National Sports and Physical Activity Convention is also investigating the development of a schools-based program for 2024.
Further details on how other organisations can support this process can be obtained from NSC founder Martin Sheppard of the Smart Connection Consultancy on 03 9421 0133, E: martins@smartconnection.net.au
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