From 1 July 2025, the Department of Creative Industries, Tourism and Sport (CITS) replaces the Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries (DLGSC).
The South West has plenty on offer for sport and recreational enthusiasts.
Known for its world class surfing, the South West is abundant in outdoor activities while offering many traditional sporting and recreation opportunities.
From the smallest of rural communities, to the larger regional centres, sport and recreation is one of the main social interactions within South West communities.
With close to 600 sporting and recreational clubs in the South West, meeting the needs of our evolving industry is a challenge taken on by the local staff at the department.
Funding from the department for infrastructure, increasing participation and organisational development encourages the further development of sport and recreation in the South West.
In partnership with our local governments, the Club Development Network has developed the capacity of our clubs through workshops and seminars.
Supported by the department, the South West Academy of Sport and athlete funding provides vital support to our developing talented athletes to reach their peak performance.
The completion of new change rooms at the Cockburn Aquatic and Recreation Centre (Cockburn ARC) marks another win for women's sports in Western Australia, thanks to support from the WA Government.
Creative Australia has announced the first ever AusArt Day.
The curtain has risen on a new wave of arts projects, musical performances and cultural experiences across Western Australia, thanks to a major funding boost from the WA Government.
Western Australian students will learn more about Aboriginal culture and history as part of the WA Government's Partnership Acceptance Learning Sharing (PALS) program
Ochre Project Services has been confirmed as the project manager for new basketball facilities at Bunbury's Hay Park Precinct.
Locally produced survival thriller, We Bury the Dead, premiered at the CinefestOZ Film Prize on Wednesday 3 September and Birthright will premiere on Friday 5 September 2025.
Female and community sport in the City of Melville has received a major boost, with the completion of a $3.5 million redevelopment at Len Shearer Reserve under the Western Australian Government's PlayOn WA: 2030 by 2030 initiative.
Local Western Australian artists Jon Tarry and James Morton, working together as TARRMACstudio, have been awarded the Australian Hockey Centre’s $576,000 public art contract.
The transformation of the Australian Hockey Centre has reached a major milestone, with the completion of the Expression of Interest stage and release of the main works tender.
Last week, presenters, producers and performers from across Australia gathered in Garramilla Darwin for the 2025 Australian Performing Arts Exchange (APAX).
The WA Government continues its significant investment in sport and recreation infrastructure with $2,863,524 million in funding to local groups throughout the state to support healthier, more connected communities.
New exhibitions, residencies and art workshops coming to Mandurah and Narrogin.
The department works closely with a range of stakeholders in the South West region. These include local governments, the South West Development Commission, State Government agencies and not-for-profit organisations.
Brendan McNallyRegional Manager — Peel/South WestTelephone 61 8 9792 6944Email brendan.mcnally@cits.wa.gov.au
Cally GalliersRegional OfficerTelephone 61 8 9792 6946Email cally.galliers@cits.wa.gov.au
Within the South West Sportshouse there are development officers for various sports. These officers play an important role in developing and growing the sport within the region and work in close partnership with the department.
Peter DohntDevelopment ManagerMobile 0431 010 421Email devmngr@ccjsasoccer.com.auWebsite www.ccjsasoccer.com.au
Rachel NormanChairEmail swsdf@sportshouse.net.au
Rob KennedyHead of Tennis Development and ParticipationMobile 0468 589 157Email rob.kennedy@tennis.com.auwebsite www.tennis.com.au/wa
Website www.wafootball.com.au
Email mchave@wafc.com.au
Garry Moss South West Talent ManagerMobile 0423 789 426 Email gmoss@wafc.com.au
Lowen FerrySouth West Competitions CoordinatorEmail lferry@wafc.com.au