Victorian Masters Sport Resource Kit - Australian Sports Commission

8. Where to Go for Assistance
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8.2 Training and Information
Programs
Training and information programs which
may assist your organisation in developing a
Masters Sport opportunity include:
Volunteer Involvement Program (VIP)
– contact State VIP Coordinator,
(03) 9666 4244
The VIP promotes the value of the volunteer
in the planning and operation of sport and
recreation organisations. The key elements
which make up the VIP are: education,
recognition, planning, volunteer management
and promotion. The education program aims
to improve the skill levels of volunteer
administrators at the club and regional
association levels.
The education program of the VIP offers six
short introductory workshops, each running
for approximately 2 hours. The workshop
topics are: Event Management, Club
Marketing, Financial Management,
Committee Management, Sponsorship and
Fundraising, and Recruiting Retaining and
Managing Volunteers. Workshops are
organised by local government, regional
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sports assemblies, state sporting associations
and other organisations.
Victorian Coaching Centre (VCC) –
contact State Coaching Centre,
(03) 9666 4333
The VCC offers coaching advice, generic
seminars and coaching courses for core
modules on behalf of the Australian Coaching
Council. Individual sports also offer sport
specific modules which lead to accreditation
under the National Coaching Accreditation
Scheme.
Active Australia Provider Model –
contact SRV, (03) 9666 4256
Active Australia is a framework aimed at
improving the participation level of people in
physical activity. One aspect of the program is
an organisational development tool which
sport organisations can use to improve their
management and administration by a series of
checklists and information tools.