Publications

A list of publications put out by the department's service areas.

List of publications

Categories

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Classification Framework for Public Open Space

The primary purpose of this framework is to define terminology that can be universally used to describe public open space.

Curtin Hockey Stadium

Natural Grass vs Synthetic Turf Study Report

The use of synthetic turf playing surfaces is becoming more popular in Australia and internationally.

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Feasibility Study Guide

This guide provides practical assistance in undertaking a feasibility study for a proposed sport and recreation facility.

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Facility Planning Guide

This guide provides an overview of the facility planning process for a specific sport or recreation facility.

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Decision-making Guide

This guide will assist facility planners in determining the need for, and feasibility of community sport and recreation services. The model in this guide can also be structured to apply to program based solutions.

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Guide to shared use facilities

Delivering better, cost-effective services to the community.

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Life Cycle Cost Guidelines

The information in this guide will assist facility managers to prepare a management plan for a sport and recreation facility. A management plan will ensure managers achieve efficient management practices for a successful facility.

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Environmental Sustainability Pack

Providing information on environmental issues currently facing sporting organisations and clubs within Western Australia and to equip them with the tools and skills necessary to reduce their environmental impact.

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Asset Management Guide

This guide contains a series of practical tools to assist with the development of an Asset Management Plan for a facility.

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Management Plan Guide

The information in this guide will assist facility managers to prepare a management plan for a sport and recreation facility. A management plan will ensure managers achieve efficient management practices for a successful facility.

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High Performance Planning Guide for State Sporting Associations

This guide highlights the value of HP planning, how an organisation can use effective planning to achieve meaningful and sustainable outcomes, and outlines the various key components of a high performance plan.

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Outdoor Opportunities

How being active outdoors benefits children and adolescents.

The relationship between organised recreational activity and mental health

A review of current literature indicates that people who participate in sports clubs and organised recreational activity enjoy better mental health, are more alert, and more resilient against the stresses of modern living.

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Sport and Recreation and Public Health

A resource for community sector professionals working in local government.

Water safety

Position on water safety

Workplace physical activity

Position on workplace physical activity/wellbeing.

Sport and recreation organisations – governance

Position on sport and recreation organisations – governance

National sport system equity

Position on national sport system equity

Junior sport

Position on junior sport

Governance and State investment in sport

Policy on governance and State investment in sport

Page reviewed 07 September 2023