Publications
Publications can be purchased online from Information Victoria, or at the
Information Victoria Bookshop. Other publications are available in PDF format below or under Research.
The Australian Sports Commission also has a useful publications catalogue.
Active State
Active State magazine is produced three times a year and aims to inform the sport and recreation industry and other interested stakeholders of activities and programs undertaken by SRV.
Facility Development
The facility development section provides information on planning guides, strategies and other facility related resources, including Sustainable Water Practices for Sport and Recreation and the Lawn Bowls surface study.
Guide to Grants and Funding
Sport and Recreation Victoria provided funding to VicSport to create A Guide to Grants and Funding Programs for Victorian Sporting and Recreation Service Organisations.
Injury Prevention
Sport and Recreation Victoria supports sports injury research and the promotion of injury prevention and safe participation in sport.
Multicultural
The Centre for Multicultural Youth Issues has a range of multicultural sport and recreation resources.
Participation
The participation section provides information on women in sport, community partnering and physical activity for all Victorians.
Sports Ground Conditions and Injury Risk – Implications for sports grounds assessment practices in Victoria
The Sports Ground Conditions and Injury Risk – Implications for sports grounds assessment practices in Victoria report was developed to help local sporting communities take steps towards assessing and improving current ground conditions and therefore lessen the potential for ground conditions related player injuries.
Strategic planning
The strategic planning section contains Sport and Recreation Victoria's five year plan, the Ministerial statement: A focus on Community Sport and Recreation and the 'Go for your life' Strategic Plan 2006-2010.
Recreation
Recreation contains the Victorian Trails Strategy 2005-2010 and the Fishing Participation Initiative.
User Friendly Sport
User friendly sport contains information on how you can help your sport and recreation clubs grow, codes of behaviour for junior sports clubs and Playing Fair: Guidelines for Tackling Discrimination in sport.
The Good Play Space Guide: “I can play too”
The Good Play Space Guide: “I can play too” is a one-stop resource to assist local councils and other key stakeholders in improving the quality and accessibility of play spaces. It will also guide the planning, design, construction, maintenance and management of play spaces.
Active Girls Breakfast 2007
With nearly 1000 students, 90 role models, two circus performers and lots of bongo drums, the 2007 Active Girls Breakfast was an amazing and inspiring experience for everyone involved.
Country Football Grounds Assistance Program: Stage 2 Outcomes Report
The Country Football Grounds Assistance Program outcomes report provides great examples of the benefits and outcomes of the projects funded under stage 2 of the program.
Archive
The following reports are only available on request.
- Understanding sponsorship in sport and recreation (2000)
- Sport and Recreation Organisations’ Use of Information and Communication Technology (2002)
Web Site Updates
DPCD's websites are progressively being updated to reflect the changes following the establishment of the
department. This means you will continue to see some references to the Department for Victorian Communities
(DVC) as changes are being made.