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Game On, Girls initiative launched to boost teenage female sport participation

Mar 16, 2026
The WA Government is supporting more girls to stay involved in community sport with the launch of Game On, Girls, a new initiative designed to strengthen female participation at local sporting clubs.

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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
Referees at the Broome Basketball Carnival, 9,10, 11 Oct 2020

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.
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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.
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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.
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Sporting club grants shaping healthier community venues

21 August 2020

Media release

Applications have opened for Healthway's Summer Healthy Sporting Club Program.
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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.
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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.
Basketball players at the Bendat Basketball Centre

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.
Optus Stadium view from the Swan River at twilight.

Major sport and entertainment events bring economic boost for WA

21 July 2020

Media release

Western Australians were treated to a choice of sport and entertainment events last week helping to stimulate the local economy.
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Big boost for WA arts, sport and community sectors seeking relief

6 July 2020

Media release

The State Government, through Lotterywest, has provided the biggest agenda of grants — in number and value-making up more than $47.5 million in crucial funding to the Western Australian community.
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WA Hiking Strategy to sustain boom in bushwalking and trail running

24 June 2020
The State Government has released a 10-year WA Hiking Strategy to ensure Western Australians continue to enjoy the great outdoors in a safe and sustainable way.
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Partnership to support healthy active communities in the Kimberley

18 June 2020
Children and young people from 37 Kimberley communities are to benefit from $400,000 provided to encourage sporting and other activities under the Smarter Than Smoking Active Communities Program.
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Kick off time for State Football Centre

15 June 2020

Media release

The State Government will invest $16.25 million to build a State Football Centre to serve the growing football community of Western Australia.
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How you can support your volunteers

18 May 2020
To coincide with National Volunteer Week, here are some resources and tips to help sport and recreation organisations recognise and support their volunteers.
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Support for arts, sports and community organisations

24 April 2020
From Friday 24 April, until midnight Wednesday 13 May, organisations are able to apply for Lotterywest support through its COVID-19 Relief Fund involving the ‘Event Cancellation Relief and ‘Sector Support for Resilient Organisations’ short term grants programs.
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State Government commits $9.35 million to help build better sport and recreation facilities across WA

25 February 2020
Twenty-three communities across Western Australia are to benefit from improved sport and recreation facilities thanks to the State Government allocating $9.35 million to help fund local projects.

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