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Strategic Plan
Our Vision
An Active State.
Our Belief
Sport and active recreation develops stronger, healthier, happier and safer communities.
Our Approach
- Lead
- Collaborate
- Invest
Our Priorities
Goal
South Australians have access to sport and recreation places and spaces that support participation at all levels.
Goal
The people and organisations delivering sport and active recreation have the capability and capacity to deliver quality opportunities for participation and performance.
Goal
It is easy and enjoyable for all South Australians to participate at all levels and in all facets of recreation and sport.
Goal
South Australian athletes winning on the international stage.
Goal
Investment in sport and recreation delivers value for the South Australian economy and community.
Goal
The Office for Recreation, Sport and Racing is progressive, responsive, and accountable.
Places and Spaces
Goal
South Australians have access to sport and recreation places and spaces that support participation at all levels.
ORSR Role
The ORSR will provide advice and investment where it supports grass roots engagement, provides inclusive spaces, supports high performance training environments and attracts major events and tourism.
Strategies
- Lead the development of policy and strategy for land use relating to recreation and sport infrastructure
- Develop and embed an evidence based investment approach for recreation and sport infrastructure and facilities
- Develop and promote best practice for the planning, design, development, management and operation of sport and recreation facilities
- Plan and develop local, state, national and international standard sport and recreation infrastructure to meet government and community outcomes
- Collaborate across government to develop and co-invest in local and regional facilities that meet the needs of sport, recreation and the community.
Capacity and Capability
Goal
The people and organisations delivering sport and active recreation have the capability and capacity to deliver quality opportunities for participation and performance.
ORSR Role
The ORSR will provide advice, support and resources to sport, recreation and racing stakeholders to build on their existing capacity to attract, retain and develop participants at all levels.
Strategies
- Lead the development of resources to encourage governance structures, systems and behaviours that support good leadership and decision making
- Promote and develop sport and recreation environments that are fair, safe and ethical
- Invest in people, projects and initiatives that increase the capability and capacity of recreation and sport in South Australia.
Access and Opportunity
Goal
It is easy and enjoyable for all South Australians to participate at all levels and in all facets of recreation and sport.
ORSR Role
The ORSR will invest in targeted programs, partnerships and resources that increase access and opportunities for all people to get involved in sport and recreation.
Strategies
- Lead the Women in Sport agenda in South Australia
- Develop plans and strategic partnerships to realise participation opportunities for low participation cohorts
- Invest in people, projects and initiatives that increase access and opportunities to participate in sport and recreation.
Sporting Excellence
Goal
South Australian athletes winning on the international stage.
ORSR Role
The ORSR, through SASI, will identify, develop and support targeted athletes, coaches, sport programs and pathways that maximise the performance of world class athletes.
Strategies
- Allocate resources to maximise impact and medal winning potential in South Australian based athletes and sporting programs
- Target, develop and support national program partnerships to enhance sustainable national and international success
- Deliver world class high performance sport services and facilities, including development of a purpose-designed state of the art South Australian Sports Institute High Performance Training Centre
- Develop sustainable talent identification initiatives and talent pathways for athletes and coaches
- Establish nation leading performance development and support programs for high performance coaches and sport scientists.
Investment
Goal
Investment in sport and recreation delivers value for the South Australian economy and community.
ORSR Role
The ORSR will deliver a suite of grant programs that support the achievement of the industry and the government’s sport and recreation priorities, transparently, efficiently and effectively.
Strategies
- Consult with industry in product development
- Reduce red tape requirements for funded organisations
- Evaluate the purpose and efficacy of programs.
Business Performance
Goal
The provision of business support services supports ORSR to achieve strategic and functional outcomes..
ORSR Role
The provision of business support services supports ORSR to achieve strategic and functional outcomes.
Strategies
- Provide effective management of resources, governance, risk and services
- Provide seamless, timely and effective business support via a multi-skilled team that is supported by responsive corporate systems and service providers
- Continuously improve systems and processes to ensure they are contemporary and meet the requirements of the business.
New Initiatives
Shared Vision
Partnerships and Collaboration
Strategic partnerships to progress shared goals with other government portfolio areas.
This initiative will build and strengthen strategic partnerships and progress shared goals with other government portfolio areas. This project will see the ORSR work in new ways to nurture productive intergovernmental engagements.
ORSR will collaborate and activate partnerships with other Government agencies to enable and deliver greatest value to the public and outcomes through and for sport, recreation and racing. The issues and priorities identified in the sport and recreation industry agenda will inform the priority issues upon which strategic partnerships will be framed.
Future Focus
Identify and interpret emerging trends, research, technologies and innovations to support strategic decision making for the ORSR and the sport and recreation industry.
This initiative will involve the establishment of a research and innovation team within the Office for Recreation, Sport and Racing. The aim is for the ORSR and the industry to achieve “next practice” ie to be ahead of the world in terms of products, programs and services.
While the outcomes of this initiative are not clear at the outset; it may result in a research paper, seminar series, pilot program, partnership and/or investment; an evidence based methodology will underpin the approach.
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