Australian Sports Commission Podcast

Sport Governance Principles - Principle Five - The Rulebook

The Sport Australia Podcast continues to delve into the Sport Governance Principles with a closer look at Principle Five - the Rule Book. This principle looks at how an organisation should define and document its structure, and the duties, responsibilities and powers of its members, directors, committees and management.
We are joined by the CEO of Athletics West, Vince Del Prete, who led the merger of Little Athletics WA and Athletics WA to create the new organisation this year. He says having clear, concise documents are vital for accountability and decision making.
Read more about the episode at: https://www.sportaus.gov.au/governance/case-studies#athletics_west  and read about the Sports Governance Principles at https://www.sportaus.gov.au/governance

Sport Governance Principles - Principle Four - The Players

Australian Sports Commission Board Member Pippa Downes joins us in this episode of the Sport Australia Podcast in our series on the new Sport Governance Principles. Today’s focus is on Principle Four – The Players and the value of diversity in boards.
Ms Downes has more than 25 years’ experience in global financial services, and is a former director of Swimming Australia and Sydney Olympic Park and as an athlete represented Australia in swimming and Hong Kong in Rugby 7s.  Pippa talks about how a board should be a diverse group of people who collectively provide different perspectives and experience to facilitate more considered decision-making.
Read more about the episode at: https://www.sportaus.gov.au/governance/case-studies#australian_sports_commission and read about the Sports Governance Principles at https://www.sportaus.gov.au/governance

Sport Governance Principles - Principle Three - The Gameplan

In this episode of the Sport Australia Podcast, we continue our series on the new Sport Governance Principles. Today, we turn our attention to Principle Three - The Gameplan, a clear vision that informs strategy. We are joined by Rob Scott, Chair of Rowing Australia and Managing Director and Chief Executive of Wesfarmers, who talks about the board's role overseeing the development of an organisation’s vision and strategy as well as determining what success looks like.
The Sport Governance Principles Series will continue speaking with special guests about their advice and experience with governance that’s applicable for all sporting organisations, large or small.
Read more about the episode at: https://www.sportaus.gov.au/governance/case-studies#rowing_australia and read about the Sports Governance Principles at https://www.sportaus.gov.au/governance

Sport Governance Principles - Principle Two - The Team

Episode 3 of the Sport Australia Podcast continues with our series on the new Sport Governance Principles. Today we are discussing ‘Principle 2: The Team; with Australian Sailing CEO, and President of Commonwealth Games Australia, Ben Houston. Ben discusses how sailing worked together to govern collaboratively and create alignment to maximise efficient use of resources and implement whole-of-sport plans for the sport.
He says the One Sailing project required building trust through communication and engagement which has helped deliver a more efficient model for staff, structures and processes.
The Sport Governance Principles Series will continue speaking with special guests about their advice and experience with governance that’s applicable for all sporting organisations, large or small.
Read more about the episode at: https://www.sportaus.gov.au/governance/case-studies#sailing_australia and read about the Sports Governance Principles at https://www.sportaus.gov.au/governance

Sport Governance Principles - Principle One - The Spirit of the Game

The Sport Australia Podcast continues to bring the new Sport Governance Principles to life, this episode we’re speaking with three-time Olympic gold medallist and world champion swimmer Petria Thomas. The discussion focuses on Principle One - The Spirit of the Game where Petria discusses how an organisation’s culture and behaviours should be underpinned by values which are embedded in board decisions and actions.
Petria is Australia’s chef de mission for the 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham and says ‘When you can feel comfortable in your environment is when you're going to get the best out of yourself’. Petria talks about how board members should role model the values they want the organisation.
The Sport Governance Principles Series will continue speaking with special guests about their advice and experience with governance that’s applicable for all sporting organisations, large or small.
Read more about the episode at: https://www.sportaus.gov.au/governance/case-studies#commonwealth_games_australia and read about the Sports Governance Principles at https://www.sportaus.gov.au/governance

Sport Governance Principles - The Startline

Welcome to Sport Australia’s new podcast! We’re kicking off with a series that brings the new Sport Governance Principles to life, speaking with special guests about their advice and experience with governance that’s applicable for all sporting organisations, large or small. Joining us in this episode is Peggy O'Neal, President of Richmond Football Club in the AFL, who offers advice for aspiring board members, talks about the relationship between the board and CEO and gives her definition of good governance.
Read more about the episode at: https://www.sportaus.gov.au/governance/case-studies#richmond_football_clubAnd read about the Sports Governance Principles at https://www.sportaus.gov.au/governance

Sport Australia Podcast Introduction

The Sport Australia podcast team is here to help boost your sporting experiences. No matter what role you play, we talk participation, coaching, administration, officiating, volunteering and more. From grassroots to grand slams, our trusted experts share tips, tools and real life experiences so you can get results for you and your sport.