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Deegan's turn of confidence through swimming

Dec 2, 2025
12-year-old Deegan’s experience with swimming had been limited to annual school group lessons — valuable, but overwhelming.
Ben Popham receives his gold medal and the Paralympics

KidSport grant program: Ben Popham Paralympic swimming champion 🏊‍♂️

Oct 30, 2025
Making a splash: a Paralympic champion on the world stage

KidSport kicking goals in the Kimberley

Oct 21, 2025
Children across the Kimberley are kicking goals, literally, with tens of thousands of dollars in KidSport vouchers breaking down financial barriers for participation in sport.
Western Australia’s Scouts and Guides groups are thrilled to now be included under the Government’s KidSport program.

KidSport program welcomes Scouts and Girl Guides

Jun 24, 2025
The Western Australian Government's KidSport program will now include Girl Guides and Scouts clubs, giving eligible children throughout Western Australia more choice in how they stay active and connected.

WA kids splash into summer with free regional pool entry

Oct 22, 2024
Eligible children throughout regional Western Australia will have free access to local pools this summer following a successful trial of the KidSport Regional Pool Program earlier this year.
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Pilbara and Kimberley to join in regional pools splash

Sep 9, 2024
The successful KidSport Regional Pools Program is now diving into the Pilbara and Kimberley regions
A grandparent with 2 grandchildren

KidSport boost to support WA foster and family carers

Aug 15, 2024
Western Australians who foster or care for children alongside their biological children will be able to get KidSport vouchers for all 5 to 18-year-olds in their family.
Young people playing soccer

KidSport vouchers on cusp of $50 million milestone

Aug 7, 2024
KidSport will soon reach the $50 million milestone in providing vouchers to support children from low-income families to participate in community sport with demand growing for the program.
4 children running with text: KidSport program increased to $500!

KidSport voucher boost to ease cost of living pressures for WA families

Jul 7, 2024
The State Government has announced a major increase in support for Western Australian families struggling to cover the cost of children’s sport — with financial assistance available through KidSport almost doubled for the financial year 2024-25.
5 children are lined up in a public swimming pool.

Pool entry pilot program ending summer with a splash for kids

Feb 8, 2024
As cost-of-living pressure rises alongside the summer temperatures, the State Government is introducing a free pool entry pilot program across the Gascoyne, Midwest, Wheatbelt, and Great Southern regions for eligible children and young people.
A group of junior basketball players with the Premier and Minister on a basketball court.

Enhancements to KidSport program keeping kids active and participating in sport

Aug 22, 2023
The department’s highly successful KidSport program has introduced a series of enhancements aimed at helping families in need, expanding application pathways and increasing ways its vouchers can be used.
A group of athletes standing together

KidSport turns 10 and changes lives

Dec 16, 2021
KidSport has had a huge impact on kids all over WA. Since 2011, more than 245,000 vouchers have supported more than 100,000 children to participate in club sport and swimming lessons.
Page reviewed 10 June 2025
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