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Smaller State Sporting Associations to receive funding boost
18 December 2020
Media release
More than 70 State Sporting Associations (SSAs) will be eligible to apply for funding to help develop and grow their sports, with the State Government announcing a new $1.7 million funding pool.
KidSport swims into new waters
14 December 2020
Media release
Western Australian families will now have the opportunity to use their KidSport vouchers towards swimming lessons as a part of the State Government's hugely popular KidSport program.
Recent workshops supporting women in leadership
14 December 2020
The department is continuing to champion gender diversity in the sport and recreation industry, and recently held workshops in Perth and the Great Southern region.
Kimberley Aboriginal communities get $1.75 million for sport and recreation projects
3 December 2020
Media release
The State Government is to contribute more than $400,000 to construct and repair basketball courts at five remote Aboriginal communities in the West Kimberley region.
Play Active Program
1 December 2020
Physical activity policy and training for Early Childhood Education and Care.
Summer swimming on the cards in Southern Cross with new $5.65 million aquatic centre
28 November 2020
Media release
The new $5.65 million Southern Cross Aquatic Centre was officially opened today by Sport and Recreation Minister Mick Murray.
Kick-off time for $7.9 million Lakelands Park sports facility in Mandurah
27 November 2020
Media release
The new Lakelands Park shared sports facility and clubrooms just north of Mandurah was officially opened by Mandurah MLA David Templeman.
Locals set to make a splash at Kambalda’s new $3 million aquatic centre
9 November 2020
Media release
Sport and Recreation Minister Mick Murray today officially opened the Shire of Coolgardie's new $3 million Kambalda Aquatic Facility.
Recovery continues as clubs net $1.23 million in infrastructure funding
3 November 2020
Media release
Thirty sport and recreation facilities to get $1.23 million to improve community infrastructure
Kimberley athletes among those to benefit from community sporting grants
13 October 2020
Media release
Five Kimberley sporting groups are among 17 groups receiving funds under the latest rounds of the Active Regional Communities grants program and the North West Travel Subsidy initiative.
Targeted funding program to benefit Tambellup and Albany projects
1 September 2020
Media release
A new after-school program for Aboriginal youth in the Great Southern town of Tambellup will receive funding for a co-ordinator thanks to a State Government funding program.
Targeted funding to benefit community sport and recreation projects
1 September 2020
Media release
Community sport and recreation projects are set to receive $100,000 under the State Government's Targeted Participation Program.
Sporting club grants shaping healthier community venues
21 August 2020
Media release
Applications have opened for Healthway's Summer Healthy Sporting Club Program.
Major upgrades at Donnybrook and Districts Sporting and Recreation Precinct as part of WA Recovery Plan
5 August 2020
Media release
Donnybrook is set for a big upgrade of its sport facilities as part of the State Government's WA Recovery Plan.
Facelift for Mount Pleasant foreshore
4 August 2020
Media release
The State Government has today announced the completion of vital construction works to combat erosion at Apex Reserve, on the Canning River Foreshore in Mount Pleasant.
Game on! Unprecedented $300 million investment in sport and community infrastructure
3 August 2020
Media release
The State Government has announced one of the most significant investments in sport and community infrastructure in Western Australian history, with a $300 million package as part of the WA Recovery Plan.
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