Governance

Governance

From our Gender Equity Policy to our Good Sports Policy, Sacred Heart and St Andrews Clubs aim for the highest standards of inclusivity, safety and fair play.

We have developed Governance policies to align with these high standards as well as an Action Plan to enact these changes. 

Read more about our club's policies here: 

Our Club adheres to Tennis Australia's National policies as follows:

Sacred Heart and St Andrews Action Plan

Below is a summary of our Action Plan for 2023/2024. Download the full Action Plan here.

1. Better understand our community

  • Use data from the latest census to establish demographic data for the Mildura region.

2. Design appropriate programs to progress the Club 

  • Potential programs that can be implemented to cover a wide range of needs.
  • Offering tournaments, especially to Juniors.

3. Ensure the club is financially viable

  • Ensuring the Club has an up-to-date Asset Plan.
  • Constantly review fundraisers. 

4. Adopt a sustainable management model

  • Keeping the lease agreement up-to- date.
  • Provision of courses e.g. Responsible Service of Alcohol (RSA) to meet legalities for the Club.

5. Sustainable facilities

  • Solar panels installed
  • Waste and Water practices aligned with Mildura Rural City Council.
  • Keep abreast of safety needs for all members – e.g., handrails and disabled parking.

6. Build a culture of safety and inclusivity 

  • Participate in all initiatives to be inclusive – e.g. Child Safety Procedures.
  • Member Protection Information Officer (MPIO) is trained.
  • Keep abreast of Gendering into the New Era initiatives aligned to Mildura Rural City Council.

7. Building digital presence

  • Working towards a ClubSpark website for Sacred Heart and St Andrews Tennis Club Mildura.