We Offer

At GippSport Community Solutions, we will work with our communities to increase the capacity and capabilities of grassroots sporting clubs, increase participation in sport, active recreation & play, and encourage healthy, inclusive and connected Gippsland communities.  We work in each of the six local government areas and our team has a well development network and understanding of the strategic work being undertaken across the region.  As a member of Regional Sport Victoria, we know and understand the issues being faced in Regional and Rural Victoria which are significant.

As a Senior Sports consultant of more than 15 years, Michelle understands all levels of sport.  Currently our team is developing the Gippsland participation and elite pathways project for Basketball Victoria and more recently has completed the development of a Strategic Plan for the Gippsland Soccer League and the growing Hockey in Baw Baw Strategy. There is no project too small, we also visit small rural communities to plan for the development of their recreation reserve or look at ways to grow participation in their rural local clubs.

Our work is not limited to sport, community engagement practices apply across all levels of planning work.  Often sport is central to the community but as evidenced in our town hall projects, community house strategic plans or landcare projects we understand that communities like to participate or recreate in different ways and our expertise can benefit those groups who need assistance to being technical and grant advice into a planning report.

Michelle and Kat lead the Gender Equity work within Gippsport Community Solutions. Both are focused on ensuring that our work promotes gender equity and targets community sport settings and local government policy development.

Michelle has been a leader in improving gender equality in sport since 2014 when she received recognition as a Victorian Women in Sport Award.  She has been instrumental in establishing the “Changing Gippsland’s Game Network” after completing a Gender equity study for the Gippsland Community Sport Sector. In 2018 with funding from the Office for Women in Sport and Recreation, GippSport established the “Gippsland Workforce Development Program”.  The women’s leadership program involved staff who work in the community sport sector from across Gippsland.  The overall aim of the project was to develop a more equitable sport & recreation setting by supporting local women to enhance their role as “Changemakers”.  This professionals network continues today.

Over three years our team worked on the Increasing Access to Sport project which researched and consulted the barriers to sport for 12-18 years old’s in the Latrobe Valley.  We then designed and tested a range of solutions to reduce these barriers with our stakeholders and community to make it easier for young people to find a sport opportunity for them.  This research has supported our other consulting work, informing our strategies and plans to best create inclusive sporting environments and marketing strategies.  Our work in the local media to help provide a youth voice and club tips was particularly effective.

Strategic planning is a useful way to stay organised, focused, inspired, and committed to your organisation and its purpose. This process features important steps to identify whereyou are now, where you’re going next, and where you want to be in the future. By keeping the plan front of mind at all times, you’ll be able to make important choices to help your organisation succeed.

Policies and procedures development is a key governance function. A committee must have appropriate policies and procedures in place to effectively manage risks associated with its core business activities. Organisations need to ensure there are adequate internal controls in place to ensure member protection and prevent financial mismanagement.

Feasibility studies are designed to answer the question if a project or activity should go ahead.

Feasibility studies can help you and your committee prepare for and inform decision making. These reports also play an important role in securing external funding.

• Business Plans
• Workshops
• Planning Advice
• Master Plans
• Consultation & Engagement
• Sport Strategies
• Workforce Development
• Gender Equality Action Plan
• Data Collection/ Analysis

Members of the committee play a key role in shaping the future of the organisation. It’s an important job, so it is vital they apply their skills, experience and knowledge of the organisation when it comes to making decisions.

We can help time-poor committees by freeing them of unwanted tasks and providing access to tools to help make their roles more enjoyable and effective.

Basic administration support may include preparing presentations for meetings, minute taking and promotional materials. They assist with the day-to-day running of your organisation by ensuring systems, procedures, and paperwork are in line with best practice.

• Book Keeping
• Event Management
• Minute taking
• Competition Management
• Employment Support
• Committee tasks

• Flyers
• Social Media Tools
• Report Presentation
• Logo Design
• Promotional Video Editing
• Re-Branding
• Marketing advice

We can offer mediation services to clubs and members of Gippsland sporting clubs.

A GippSport staff member (who holds a current national accreditation in mediation services) helps parties work out their own solutions, focusing on mutual interests and finding a mutual agreement.