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.
Thanks to the WA Government's support, revenue from the sold-out 2026 AAMI AFL Origin match will be reinvested directly back into WA football, delivering lasting benefits for grassroots clubs, volunteers and communities across the State.
The WA Government has today launched the ECU Mount Lawley Redevelopment Master Plan, setting the blueprint for the transformation of this unique, centrally located site into a vibrant and inclusive urban community.
Tourism Western Australia has unveiled the latest evolution of its global marketing brand, Walking On A Dream, showcasing iconic Western Australian destinations and local creative talent.
Bin Salleh was once reluctant to call himself an artist, but through his body of work drawing the eye of the WA Government and AFL, he began to realise his skill set.
Football fans are set for a historic showdown as AFL Origin returns, with Western Australia taking on Victoria in a long-awaited state-based clash.
Perth Design Week (PDW) events program is launched with the opening of 'Chirriger Moort: A 30 Year Retrospective of the Work of Peter Farmer' at WA Museum Boola Bardip.
Regional Western Australia will benefit from a diverse program of live performing arts experiences, with ten projects supported through the WA Government's Regional Performing Arts program (RPA).
Artists across regional Western Australia will be able to deliver more community-led arts and cultural activities after receiving a funding boost through the 2025-26 round of the Arts Activities in Regional Communities program
Western Australian survival thriller, We Bury the Dead, will be screening in cinemas across Australia and New Zealand from 5 February following an impressive run in the United States.
Cameras are rolling in the South West on Breakers, the first Netflix series to be filmed in Western Australia.
Historic records detailing the experiences of Aboriginal children placed in the Dulhi Gunyah Orphanage in East Victoria Park between 1909 and 1919 have been preserved in a newly developed, searchable database.
Funding part of commitment to supporting culturally and linguistically diverse communities who help to enrich the State.
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