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SportWest baton passed to Matt Fulton
24 December 2020
Media release
Matt Fulton has been named as the new Chief Executive Officer of SportWest.
Recovery continues with fast-tracked community sports grants
23 December 2020
Media release
The McGowan Government has given sport and active recreation infrastructure projects in regional Western Australia a $5.5 million funding boost, supporting WA's COVID-19 recovery and creating jobs.
Record investment in women’s sporting facilities under State Government
23 December 2020
The State Government's female friendly facilities initiative continues to encourage greater female participation in sport, with a record investment in women's sport. More than $3 million has been allocated to infrastructure projects which include new and upgraded change rooms that are suitable for women.
Exmouth splashes into summer with new swimming facilities
21 December 2020
Media release
The State Government has invested $750,000 towards a major redevelopment of Exmouth's Paltridge Memorial Swimming Pool which will bring the facility up to current Australian Standards.
Female-friendly facilities get the go ahead in Exmouth
21 December 2020
Media release
The State Government's focus on making venues more female-friendly continues with Exmouth Recreation Centre the latest facility to commence work on installing unisex change rooms.
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.
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