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PALS program strengthens cultural understanding in WA schools

Nov 20, 2025
WA schools will deliver new Aboriginal cultural learning initiatives, with 16 schools sharing in $78,695 through the WA Government's Partnership Acceptance Learning Sharing (PALS) program.

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Bibbulmun Track with guide sign, Beedelup National Park, Western Australia

Lotterywest grant funds new tech for Bibbulmun Track

10 November 2021
Hikers and volunteers who use the Bibbulmun Track will soon benefit from new online resources to help make their journey easier.
Prevelly Beach Margaret River estuary

Surf’s Up! Lotterywest funds for Margaret River Surf Life Saving Development Centre

10 November 2021
The next generation of surf life savers will benefit from a wave of funds for the Surf Life Saving WA Development Centre in Margaret River.
Karijini National Park 1 Credit Tourism WA

Hiking participation grants now open

11 October 2021
Have a great trails project you’d like to bring to life? Applications for the WA Hiking Participation Grants program are now open.
Karijini National Park 1 Credit Tourism WA

WA Hiking Participation Grants open for applications

28 September 2021
Community organisations or local governments can now apply for funding for programs that boost participation in hiking and trail running.
Albany Artist and Creative Grid Mentee Chelsea Hopkins-Allan painting a larger than life Helena Gum Moth.

Grants programs promoting the arts in regional WA

17 August 2021

LG Alert

Leveraged Creative and Cultural Planning program closing soon.
Getting the Show Back on the Road+ Grant Program tile with a sign reading, 'purchase admission tickets here'

Broadened program supports more live ticketed events in WA

6 August 2021
The State Government's successful risk-share program for the live performance industry has now reopened and includes a wider range of ticketed events.
Computer generated artist impression of East Fremantle Oval

Commitment delivered to upgrade tired East Fremantle Oval

26 July 2021
The State Government is providing $20 million towards the redevelopment of East Fremantle Oval's ageing sporting precinct.
Mowanjum Festival 2011 at Mowanjum Art and Culture Centre. Photo by Matthew Scurfield.

Grants program supporting connection to Country

23 July 2021
Up to $25,000 for projects that strengthen intergenerational links.
Two Indian female dancers dressed in traditional costumes dancing on the bank of a river.

Grants programs supporting regional culture and arts

19 July 2021
The State Government will open three culture and arts grants programs on July 27, 2021 as part of the Regional Arts and Cultural Investment Program (RACIP), providing a funding boost to regional Western Australia's vibrant culture and arts sector.
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Grants creating innovative programs to increase physical activity

8 July 2021
The State Government has funded 10 organisations $843,186 for innovative ideas to increase participation in physical activity.
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Three-year funding arrangement secured for regional athlete development

7 July 2021
The State Government will continue to support the Regional Athlete Support Program (RASP), with $3 million of funding delivered over three years through Royalties for Regions.
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West Australian Music appoints new CEO

30 June 2021

Media release

The announcement of a new CEO at West Australian Music and an extension to the Contemporary Music Fund heralds an exciting new era for WA's vibrant contemporary music scene.
A stage setup for live performance.

New program to get the show back on the road

29 June 2021

Media release

A new shared risk program to reactivate live performances and touring activity is opening soon, creating more opportunities for employment and venue activation in the arts industry, building on recent announcements about increased capacity limits for arts venues.
FRINGE Central. Photo: Cam Campbell

Live events risk-share program expanded

22 June 2021
The successful Getting the Show back on the Road risk-share program has been expanded.
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Recipients of the INSPIRE Writer in Residence initiative 2021

18 June 2021
Now in its second year, INSPIRE offers five emerging or established Western Australian writers $5000 each and a residency for up to 15 days in a National Trust heritage place.
A bush track

Hiking grants a gateway to experience WA’s great outdoors

2 June 2021
More than $168,000 will be shared among 15 local governments and community organisations in a new grants program to increase participation in, and develop, the State's hiking industry.

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