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Montage of 4 sporting facilities with text: 31 facilities are receiving upgrades to help more West Aussies stay active

WA communities enriched with upgraded sport and recreation facilities

Dec 20, 2024

Improvements to sport and recreation facilities will soon flow from the latest Community Sporting and Recreation Facilities Fund (CSRFF) and Club Night Lights Program (CNLP) grants awarded by the WA Government.

$1.6 million funding delivers local youth and community projects

Dec 4, 2024

3 major recreation projects in Perth’s south-eastern suburbs have now been completed with a total investment from the WA Government of $1.6 million.

Negotiations clear path for national hockey centre in Perth

Nov 13, 2024

Negotiations are now complete for the construction of the Hockey Australia Centre of Excellence, allowing a state-of the-art hub for hockey to be established at Curtin University in Bentley.

Back home for East Fremantle Sharks and footy fans

Nov 4, 2024

Works on the East Fremantle Community Park are now complete, with the Sharks Football Club moving into the $34 million, state-of-the-art facility, returning to their home ground after a three-year absence.

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WA sport and recreation industry committed to children and young people’s safety

Oct 23, 2024

WA Children’s Week is a time to recognise the importance of, and reaffirm commitment to keeping our children and young people safe and free to enjoy their participation in community sport.

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.

Children's Week WA 2024 18 to 27 October 2024

Celebrating our amazing children and inspiring the next generation

Oct 18, 2024

Children's Week 2024: a week of fun, learning, and advocacy for children throughout Western Australia

Hiking Participation and Active Outdoor Recreation Grants now open

Sep 18, 2024

Being active outdoors fosters a cohesive, prosperous, vibrant and healthy West Australian community.

WAIS buildings lit up at dusk against a dark sky.

$20.8 million WAIS funding boost to build on Olympic success

Aug 13, 2024

A $20.8 million funding boost over 4 years will support the WA Institute of Sport's (WAIS) operations and athlete development in the lead-up to the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles and 2032 Olympic Games in Brisbane.

Community sport and recreation facilities enjoy fresh funding

Aug 8, 2024

The latest round of Community Sporting and Recreation Facilities Fund (CSRFF) and Club Night Lights Program (CNLP) small grants funding has been announced.