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Kids Access All Areas Vouchers to unlock world of culture and arts

Dec 12, 2025
Western Australian children will have the chance to immerse themselves in a world of arts and culture these school holidays, with the launch of the new Kids Access All Areas Vouchers Program.

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A young girl in a theatre smiling. Text reads Kids Access All Areas Vouchers Program

Kids Access All Areas Vouchers to unlock world of culture and arts

12 December 2025

Media release

Western Australian children will have the chance to immerse themselves in a world of arts and culture these school holidays, with the launch of the new Kids Access All Areas Vouchers Program.
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KidSport and community team up to get Kimberley kids in the game

11 December 2025
Collaboration between a dedicated social worker and WA Police has harnessed KidSport to help more than 50 Kimberley children jump from the sidelines to represent Kununurra Football Club.
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CITS Strategic Plan launched

10 December 2025
We've officially launched the CITS Strategic Plan 2026 to 2029.

State Government gets Halls Creek oval upgrade back on track

8 December 2025
The State Government will provide further funding to ensure long-awaited upgrades to the Halls Creek oval are delivered for the community in time for the 2026 local football season
The crowds enjoying the Dordaak Kepup Open Day.

New community hub for Landsdale

8 December 2025

Media release

The people of Landsdale now have a vibrant new community space with the official opening of the Dordaak Kepup Library and Youth Innovation Hub.
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Tender awarded for new pavilion at Scott Reserve in High Wycombe

8 December 2025

Media release

The development of a new pavilion at Scott Reserve in High Wycombe will begin shortly, with AE Hoskins awarded the design and construction tender by the City of Kalamunda.

Pride in the pool: Rainbow Swans Carnival brings community together

5 December 2025
Rainbow flags draped across the stands at Beatty Park Leisure Centre as performers dazzled the crowd for the 2025 Pride Swimming Carnival.
Logo for the International Day of People with Disability

Celebrating unity and accessibility: CITS on International Day of People with Disability

4 December 2025
The Department of Creative Industries, Tourism and Sport (CITS) yesterday joined communities around the world in recognising International Day of People with Disability (IDPwD), celebrating the contributions, achievements and leadership of people with disability.
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Have your say on our new Disability Access and Inclusion Plan

3 December 2025
The Department of Creative Industries, Tourism and Sport (CITS) is seeking feedback on its draft Disability Access and Inclusion Plan (DAIP) 2026-2031.
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Deegan's turn of confidence through swimming

2 December 2025
12-year-old Deegan’s experience with swimming had been limited to annual school group lessons — valuable, but overwhelming.
A team of rowers on the river

Western Australia rowing builds bridges with Asia through sport

26 November 2025
Rowing WA is strengthening international ties and showcasing our State as a premier rowing destination through its Asian Engagement Program.

Resilience rolls out in the Kimberley: a slam dunk for community wellbeing

25 November 2025
In the aftermath of ex-Tropical Cyclone Ellie, as Kimberley communities began to rebuild, recovery took centre court with support from the WA Government’s Community Recovery Grants Program.
The newly built sporting pavillion at the Stan Twight Reserve

Stan Twight Reserve upgrades light way for more community sport

25 November 2025

Media release

A major redevelopment to Stan Twight Reserve in Rockingham has officially opened, delivering modern facilities and upgraded lighting to support the growing needs of local sporting clubs and the wider community.
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Ray Owen Reserve playing fields expansion underway

25 November 2025

Media release

Work is underway to deliver a new playing field and upgraded facilities at Ray Owen Reserve in Lesmurdie, supported by a $5 million investment from the WA Government
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16 Days in WA — Stop Violence Against Women

25 November 2025
The Department of Creative Industries, Tourism and Sport (CITS) is proudly supporting the 16 Days in WA – Stop Violence Against Women campaign from 25 November to 10 December, to encourage all Western Australians to play their part in preventing family and domestic violence.
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Book your National Reconciliation Week Street Banner!

24 November 2025
Each year, banners fly across WA to celebrate Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures and share the message of reconciliation.

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