A Sporting Chance

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A Sporting Chance is a program in which local young people are provided free access to the Broome Recreation and Aquatic Centre (BRAC) outdoor facilities and engaging activities.

Staff are available during this time to provide assistance and information on local youth services, employment opportunities, organised sports, school supplies and more.

While the program primarily focuses on at-risk youth, all young people aged 5 to 18 are able to participate. No registration is required. Children aged five to eight must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

The program runs in ten-week blocks throughout the year. 

Next Program: May 31 to August 2

Background

A Sporting Chance has been introduced to address the issue of weekend night-time youth offending by offering a safe environment for young people to engage in popular sports while diverting them from offending and at-risk behaviours - though all young people are welcome to participate.

The Friday-night program is funded for three years through $334,330 in grant funding, from the Department of Justice, Department of Local Government Sport and Cultural Industries, and Kimberley Development Commission.

A Sporting Chance is one of the actions to come from the Shire’s Youth Plan 2021-2025, to address issues related to juvenile crime by improving outcomes for young offenders and diverting youth from the justice system as well as ensuring the safety of the community.

Referrals

If you would like to refer yourself, or if you are a school or agency seeking to refer a young person to this program, please fill in the below form. 

Please review form to PO Box 44 BROOME WA 6725 or email shire@broome.wa.gov.au

A Sporting Chance Referral Form(PDF, 80KB)

Employment

Are you interested in working as a Development Officer with A Sporting Chance? 

Our ideal candidate will have:

  • Experience working with young indigenous people and their families
  • Knowledge of the youth sector within the Kimberley region
  • An interest in, and knowledge of sport and recreation in the Shire of Broome
  • Ability to work positively within a small team environment
  • National Police clearance or willing to obtain one
  • Current WA Working with Children's Check.

Click here to apply 

 

 

 

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