Our Vision
Great Southern Athletes reaching the pinnacle of their chosen sport and inspiring the next generation
Our Purpose
To give talented Great Southern athletes every opportunity to achieve success and follow their dreams
Our Mission
To create an exceptional local training and support environment and fostering a high performance pathway for talented junior athletes
Our Values
Our core values and principles guide our behaviour and decision making. They describe how the Board, the staff, our athletes, and coaches behave and interact together and help to underpin a strong culture within GSAS.
Respect
for yourself & others, your sport and to the opportunities GSAS provide.
Strive for Excellence
strive for continuous improvement and excel in a way that exceeds expectations.
Commitment
to give 100% everywhere, all the time.
Integrity
to know & do what is right - for yourself, your sport and your community.
Enjoyment
we value fun, friendships & the connections made through sport.
Our Guiding Principles
In order to achieve our mission of providing regional solutions to regional athletes, 5 key principles will define our actions and shape our culture. These will ensure we meet our objectives and deliver real value to our athletes, our stakeholders and our community.
Athlete Focused
Creating a safe place to physically, mentally and emotionally support pre-elite athletes in the Great Southern.
Partner & Collaborate
To bring together sports professionals and dedicated sponsors to create a supportive environment that provides athletes with exceptional resources and opportunities for success.
FTEM Framework
We recognise and value our role in the national sporting framework, helping local athletes progress into elite national programs and reach their full potential.
Regional Significance
Dedicated to developing exceptional athletes from the Great Southern, not only as role models and future leaders in our own community, but by connecting them to opportunities across the country and bridging the gap between them and their metropolitan competitors.
Value for Money
By ensuring all academy actions and strategies are designed to provide clear pathways to sporting success and inspire future generations of our youth to dream big.
Child Safeguarding Commitment Statement
Funding Partner
The Great Southern Academy of Sport appreciates the funding by the State Government through the Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural industries Regional Athlete Support Program. Sport and recreation creates vibrant, inclusive and connected WA communities.
At the Great Southern Academy of Sport, the health, safety, and wellbeing of young people always come first. We are fully committed to creating an environment where every athlete feels safe, supported, and respected - on and off the field.
We uphold the National Principles for Child Safe Organisations, relevant Western Australian legislation, and all requirements of Sport Integrity Australia. Our organisation maintains zero tolerance for any form of harm, abuse, misconduct, or neglect.
Our commitment includes:
Putting athlete welfare first in every decision, program, and interaction.
Embedding child-safe policies and procedures across all academy operations.
Ensuring all staff, coaches, volunteers, and contractors meet Working With Children Check requirements and receive ongoing safeguarding training.
Providing clear reporting pathways for athletes, parents, staff, and community members, ensuring that all concerns are taken seriously and responded to promptly.
Promoting a culture of respect, integrity, and accountability, where young people’s voices are heard and valued.
Actively managing risks to protect athletes’ physical, emotional, and cultural wellbeing.
We acknowledge our responsibility to create a safe high-performance environment where every young athlete can strive, grow, and thrive.