Regional consultation for Queensland’s new Sport Strategy - Emerald

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McIndoe Park Function Centre, McIndoe Park

The Department of Sport, Racing and Olympic and Paralympic Games, on behalf of the Queensland Government, is pleased to host a special consultation event to help inform the development of Queensland’s new Sport Strategy.This community consultation forum is part of a series of statewide consultation events being delivered as part of the department's recently released discussion paper <a href="https://www.sport.qld.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0008/2038247/discussion-paper-qld-sport-strategy-web.pdf" title="https://www.sport.qld.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0008/2038247/discussion-paper-qld-sport-strategy-web.pdf" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">'What does 2032 mean for you?'.</a>This event will bring together key industry stakeholders, community leaders, and decision-makers for meaningful discussions that will lay the groundwork for the new Queensland Sport Strategy. The event will explore four key themes; making sport everyone’s game, an aspirational Games; more people in community sport; and places and spaces.Queensland is on the cusp of an extraordinary opportunity. Hosting the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games provides us with not only an opportunity to deliver an exceptional sporting event but also to build a lasting legacy that cements our state as the undeniable home of Australian sport.We want Queenslanders to have the confidence and knowledge to be active at all stages in life, and to make sport more inclusive and accessible. This includes supporting parents and caregivers to overcome challenges such as time constraints, cost, and other barriers impacting children’s participation in sport.We can also leverage technology and innovation to break down barriers to participation and ensure our decision making is guided by data. We want to help community sport organisations to thrive and find ways to ease the burden on our volunteers, and we need to ensure our infrastructure is resilient and fit-for-purpose to support an active Queensland.To achieve a long-term sports legacy in our state, we must engage in a meaningful discussion about what 2032 means for every individual Queenslander.You’re invited to attend a special consultation event to share your big ideas on how we can shape Queensland’s sporting future.So, what does 2032 mean to you? Join us as we take the first step toward an exciting and active future for Queensland. For more information visit <a href="http://www.sport.qld.gov.au/sportstrategy" title="http://www.sport.qld.gov.au/sportstrategy" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">www.sport.qld.gov.au/sportstrategy</a>Event details - Regional Community Forum - Emerald<ul><li>Venue: McIndoe Park Function Centre, McIndoe Park, Opal Street, Emerald</li><li>Date: Tuesday 13 May 2025</li><li>Time: 6:00pm to 8:00pm</li><li>RSVP: by 5:00pm 12 May 2025</li></ul>RegistrationRegistration will commence from 5:45pm. Attendees will be required to check-in upon arrival to the McIndoe Park Function Centre.ParkingParking is available on-site.AccessibilityLimited wheelchair accessible parking is available on-site near the main entrance of the building. The facility's entrance is equipped with ramp access.Attendees can select up to two tickets in one transaction if they are going to be accompanied by a companion or support person. This will enable you to complete registration details for both attendees in one order, including dietary requirements.If required, an Auslan interpreter will be present to facilitate communication throughout the event.Image captureEvent staff will be capturing recorded video and images throughout the consultation sessions for promotion and advertising purposes. It may not be possible to obtain every person’s express consent, and your consent may be implied, particularly in staged, group, or participation related images and footage. The full terms of the consent and further information are available on request.If you do not want your image recorded or published, please notify our photographer or videographer or one of our friendly Queensland Government event team members.Any questions?For any questions about this event, please contact the Sport Strategy team via email <a href="mailto:sportstrategy@dtis.qld.gov.au" title="mailto:sportstrategy@dtis.qld.gov.au" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">sportstrategy@dtis.qld.gov.au</a>.Privacy StatementThe Department of Sport, Racing and Olympic and Paralympic Games (the department) is collecting your personal information on this form (Eventbrite) to facilitate the delivery of the Forum on the ‘What does 2032 mean for you?’ (Discussion Paper). By submitting your personal information you consent and acknowledge that your personal information may be transferred overseas. We will only be using your personal information to contact you about the Forum including providing updates, requesting you to complete related surveys and to seek further information from you about submissions or feedback you may have provided at the Forum. Any personal information provided will be handled in accordance with the Information Privacy Act 2009.The personal information we are requesting includes your full name, organisation name, mobile, email, gender, age range, dietary requirements, accessibility issues/support required, hearing impairments or other support services you may require.We may disclose your contact information to the Office of the Minister for Sport and Racing and Minister for the Olympic and Paralympic Games in the further development of the Queensland Sport Strategy.Your personal information will not be disclosed to any other third parties without your consent unless authorised or required to do so by law. Further information on how the department manages personal information can be found at <a href="https://www.sport.qld.gov.au/site-information/privacy" title="https://www.sport.qld.gov.au/site-information/privacy" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://www.sport.qld.gov.au/site-information/privacy</a>.

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