ASADA Annual Report 2008

Report on performance

Output 1.1 – Deterrence Program

The outputs delivered under the Deterrence Program output group include:

ensuring that relevant anti-doping policy and legislative frameworks – such as the NAD scheme and sport anti-doping policies – reflect the Australian Government’s commitment to the Code and to the UNESCO Convention against Doping in Sport
informing athletes and athlete support personnel of the dangers of doping in sport, to deter them from engaging in behaviours that go against the concept of pure performance. This output also ensures there is an ongoing move towards consistent policy and procedures, both domestically and overseas
ensuring all members of the sporting community are aware of their rights and obligations in relation to anti-doping in sport by providing a comprehensive and targeted stakeholder management, education and support system, and
helping sporting organisations to develop, approve and monitor their anti-doping policies.

This output group’s contribution to our outcome is measured by the successful delivery of an anti-doping education program, stakeholder interaction, the timely implementation of the Code and compliance by sports with the Code and the NAD scheme.

Table 4: Output Group 1.1 – Deterrence Program
Performance information
Indicator	2008–09 reference point or target	Result
Effective interaction with sporting organisations, athletes and other stakeholders to raise awareness of ASADA legislation and the Code	All sports organisations, athletes and other stakeholders are aware of ASADA legislation and the Code.	Of the sporting organisations, athletes and other stakeholders responding to an independent survey carried out in July 2009, 93 per cent were aware of the ASADA legislation and 99 per cent were aware of the Code.
Delivery of an effective and efficient anti-doping education program to NSOs, athletes and athlete support personnel	NSOs, athletes and athlete support personnel satisfaction with programs and services improves from previous year. Deliver on or under budgeted expenses.	Stakeholder surveys demonstrate an increase in satisfaction with ASADA’s education service (88 per cent in 2007–08 to 93 per cent in 2008–09). The education program for 2008–09 was delivered 4.7 per cent under budget.
Effective facilitation of the implementation of the Code	Amendments to the NAD scheme and sport anti-doping policy template prepared by 1 January 2009.	Amendments to the NAD scheme tabled in Parliament on 13 October 2008 and came into effect on 1 January 2009. ASADA distributed anti-doping policy templates to sports. By 31 December 2008, 91 NSOs recognised and/or funded by the Australian Sports Commission had anti-doping policies in place that complied with the new Code and standards.

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