Event description
Kick-Off Positive Change: Good Sports Team Football Forum in Partnership with WSW
Join us for an enriching football forum hosted by the Good Sports Team in collaboration with Western Sydney Wanderers FC (WSW). This event is designed to empower your clubs with valuable insights on critical issues such as alcohol, drugs, mental health, safe transport, positive youth development, injury prevention and spectator behaviour.
If you are a committee member, coach or volunteer, then this forum is made for you in mind. Don't miss out.
Featured speakers:
Dr Ian Faulks, PhD
Dr Ian Faulks is the Road Safety Officer with Blacktown City Council. He’s a specialist in developing road safety policy and programs underpinned by research, and his interests include - Road safety, Traffic policing and compliance, Traffic offender management, and Innovative programs and technologies.
Professor Jim Elliot
James is currently the Director, The Kolling Institute. The Kolling Institute is the longest-running medical research institute in New South Wales, holding a key role in research activities for 100 years. James played professional baseball for San Diego Padres, worked in major league baseball operations for the Colorado Rockies after injury forced his retirement from professional baseball.
In 2014 James was inducted into the University of Denver Athletic Hall of Fame. James is recognised as a global expert in neck pain and whiplash injuries.
Creating Chances
Creating Chances is a social enterprise that provides internationally and nationally renowned best practice, evidence-based programs promoting positive youth development through sport. Creating Chances will be presenting on Positive Youth Development through sports, aiming to empower clubs and coaches with tools on how to feel more connected with young people.
This event is free but registration is essential. Don't miss this opportunity to engage with industry experts, and enhance your club's commitment to a safe and supportive football community. RSVP now to secure your spot!
