The Swan Clubs Program supports local sporting clubs to become stronger, more sustainable and inclusive.
Through practical programs, workshops and partnerships, the City of Swan helps clubs increase participation, build volunteer skills, strengthen governance, support member wellbeing and create welcoming environments.
Clubs can access support to attract new members, plan for the future, develop volunteers and improve safety and wellbeing.
The Come and Try Program helps local sporting clubs attract new participants through free, community-based events delivered with state sporting associations.
These sessions give children, families and adults a welcoming introduction to sport before they decide whether to join a club.
The City works with participating clubs and state sporting associations to promote local sports, support membership growth and create ongoing participation opportunities.
Benefits for your club:
To discuss participating in the Come and Try Program, email the Club Development team at swan.clubs@swan.wa.gov.au or call 0447 198 817.
These sessions give children, families and adults a welcoming introduction to sport before they decide whether to join a club.
The City works with participating clubs and state sporting associations to promote local sports, support membership growth and create ongoing participation opportunities.
Benefits for your club:
- Increase club membership
- Promote your club in the local community
- Introduce new participants to your sport
- Receive support from the City and your state sporting association
- Create welcoming and inclusive experiences for new members.
Join the Come and Try Program
To discuss participating in the Come and Try Program, email the Club Development team at swan.clubs@swan.wa.gov.au or call 0447 198 817.
Strong clubs plan for the future.
The Strategic Planning Program helps clubs develop a practical plan that sets priorities, identifies growth opportunities and defines long-term goals.
Experienced facilitators guide club committees through planning workshops and provide ongoing support to turn plans into action.
A clear strategic plan can also strengthen funding applications and support advocacy for future facility improvements.
Benefits to your club:
The Strategic Planning Program helps clubs develop a practical plan that sets priorities, identifies growth opportunities and defines long-term goals.
Experienced facilitators guide club committees through planning workshops and provide ongoing support to turn plans into action.
A clear strategic plan can also strengthen funding applications and support advocacy for future facility improvements.
Benefits to your club:
- Develop a clear vision and direction
- Identify future facility and infrastructure needs
- Strengthen governance and committee planning
- Improve grant and funding applications
- Build a sustainable future for your club.
Get strategic planning support
To discuss strategic planning support for your club, email the Club Development team at swan.clubs@swan.wa.gov.au or call 0447 198 817.
Volunteers need practical skills to support players safely.
The Subsidised Sports Medicine Program provides affordable training for coaches, trainers, volunteers and parents through a partnership with Sports Medicine Australia (WA).
Courses are offered throughout the year at a subsidised cost and cover practical skills that help clubs manage injuries and support player welfare.
Courses may include:
Benefits to your club:
The Subsidised Sports Medicine Program provides affordable training for coaches, trainers, volunteers and parents through a partnership with Sports Medicine Australia (WA).
Courses are offered throughout the year at a subsidised cost and cover practical skills that help clubs manage injuries and support player welfare.
Courses may include:
- First Aid
- Sports Taping
- Advanced Taping
- Concussion Management
- Level 1 Sports Trainer Accreditation.
Benefits to your club:
- Build volunteer knowledge and confidence
- Improve player safety
- Meet best practice standards
- Reduce injury risks
- Develop qualified club sports trainers.
Register for sports medicine training
To ask about upcoming courses or register volunteers, email the Club Development team at swan.clubs@swan.wa.gov.au or call 0447 198 817.
Strong clubs rely on knowledgeable volunteers.
Throughout the year, the City delivers club development workshops and networking events for committee members, coaches and volunteers.
Industry experts and partner organisations present topics based on club needs, emerging issues and changes affecting community sport.
Workshop topics may include:
The City also hosts networking events where clubs can connect, share ideas and learn from one another.
Throughout the year, the City delivers club development workshops and networking events for committee members, coaches and volunteers.
Industry experts and partner organisations present topics based on club needs, emerging issues and changes affecting community sport.
Workshop topics may include:
- Club governance
- Artificial intelligence (AI) for clubs
- Social media and marketing
- Volunteer management
- Grant writing
- Club administration
- Financial management
- Inclusion and diversity
- Legislative updates.
The City also hosts networking events where clubs can connect, share ideas and learn from one another.
Benefits to your club:
- Build committee capability
- Stay informed about changes affecting community sports
- Learn practical skills
- Connect with other local clubs
- Improve club sustainability.
Request a workshop or event
To suggest a topic or ask about upcoming workshops and events, email the Club Development team at swan.clubs@swan.wa.gov.au or call 0447 198 817.
Sport can help create safe, respectful and inclusive communities.
The Respectful Relationships Program is delivered with Starick, a specialist family and domestic violence support organisation. The program helps clubs understand family and domestic violence and the role sport can play in preventing violence against women and children.
Participating clubs complete education and awareness activities that support positive club cultures based on respect, inclusion and equality.
Clubs that complete the program are recognised for their commitment to safer environments for players, volunteers and families.
Benefits to your club:
The Respectful Relationships Program is delivered with Starick, a specialist family and domestic violence support organisation. The program helps clubs understand family and domestic violence and the role sport can play in preventing violence against women and children.
Participating clubs complete education and awareness activities that support positive club cultures based on respect, inclusion and equality.
Clubs that complete the program are recognised for their commitment to safer environments for players, volunteers and families.
Benefits to your club:
- Promote a respectful and inclusive club culture
- Increase awareness of family and domestic violence
- Support coaches, volunteers and committee members
- Demonstrate leadership in the community
- Create safer environments for members and families.
Join the Respectful Relationships Program
To discuss joining the Respectful Relationships Program, email the Club Development team at au swan.clubs@swan.wa.gov.au or call 0447 198 817.
Member wellbeing is as important as sporting development.
The Mental Health Program gives clubs access to workshops, resources and accredited training. These activities help coaches, volunteers and committee members recognise and respond to mental health concerns.
The program works with organisations such as True Sport, Youth Focus and PeopleSense to help clubs build mentally healthy environments where members feel supported and connected.
Programs and workshops may include:
The Mental Health Program gives clubs access to workshops, resources and accredited training. These activities help coaches, volunteers and committee members recognise and respond to mental health concerns.
The program works with organisations such as True Sport, Youth Focus and PeopleSense to help clubs build mentally healthy environments where members feel supported and connected.
Programs and workshops may include:
- Mental health awareness
- Mental Health First Aid
- Volunteer wellbeing
- Employee and Volunteer Assistance Program (EAP/VAP)
- Resilience and wellbeing workshops.
- Support member wellbeing
- Build mentally healthy club environments
- Increase volunteer confidence
- Access professional wellbeing resources
- Strengthen club culture and retention.