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Round 3 of the CBD Revitalisation Grant Program opens
1 Feb 2023
Don’t miss your chance to apply for the final round of the CBD Revitalisation Grant Program offering up to $100,000 in funding for eligible events.
Outdoor active recreation grants provide $395,798 funding boost
24 Jan 2023
Outdoor recreation activities throughout the State have received a boost with 20 projects set to share a total of $395,798 in funding from the Outdoor Active Recreation Participation Grants Program.
Women’s sports teams score grants to go for national glory
23 Jan 2023
Eight Western Australian women's sports National League teams have scored grants totalling $320,000 in funding awarded by the Sport and Recreation Minister.
Hands Oval redevelopment gets go ahead with additional funding
10 Jan 2023
The Hands Oval Pavilion redevelopment in Bunbury has been given a boost with an additional $3 million investment by the State Government, increasing the total contribution to $8 million as part of the WA Recovery Plan.
Stadium Karts to hit the track at Optus Stadium in January
16 Dec 2022
Australia's ultimate outdoor karting experience roars into Stadium Park at Optus Stadium this January.
Community sport lights up thanks to facility upgrade funding
24 Nov 2022
2 community sporting grant programs have given 24 local sport clubs and facilities across Western Australia more than $1 million in funding for upgrades.
Your child's one-to-one coach... have you checked?
16 Nov 2022
The Department of Communities has launched a social media campaign asking parents and guardians engaging individuals to work with or look after their children a simple question — have you checked?
Multi-million dollar investment to support grassroots sports
3 Nov 2022
Sport and recreation clubs in Western Australia will receive a $2.1 million funding boost thanks to the latest round of grants available through the State Government's Every Club Program.
Round 2 recipients announced for Perth CBD activation grants
2 Nov 2022
The State Government’s investment in revitalising the Perth CBD and Northbridge continues with 18 eligible businesses, property owners and not-for-profits sharing in more than $1.2 million of funding from the Perth CBD Revitalisation Grant Program.
WA Golf Open scores Sport and Recreation event funding
20 Oct 2022
The Minister for Sport and Recreation has approved funding of $30,000 to help Golf WA host this year’s Western Australian Open Golf Championship, while Wembley Lacrosse Club received $10,000 to deliver the 2022 U15 Boys and Girls National Tournament.
State mountain bike strategy launch
17 Oct 2022
More West Australians and visitors will have access to mountain bike opportunities thanks to the launch of a State strategy aimed at supporting sustainable participation in one of the fastest growing activities in the world.
More active opportunities for underprivileged remote Kimberley youth
23 Sep 2022
DLGSC is funding a scheme to provide more sporting opportunities and second-hand sporting equipment for at-risk children and youth in under-serviced remote communities in the Kimberley region.
Round 1 CBD Revitalisation Grant Program recipients announced
21 Sep 2022
24 eligible businesses, property owners and not-for-profits have shared in $1.9 million of funding from the State Government's $4 million Perth CBD Revitalisation Grant Program.
State Government announces grants to promote volunteering
5 Sep 2022
To increase awareness and encourage the uptake of volunteering in Western Australia, the State Government today announced a $100,000 grants program to support volunteer service organisations.
Funding delivers out-of-school programs for at-risk Kimberley youth
2 Aug 2022
The State Government has announced $734,500 in funding for four programs in the Kimberley region that will deliver structured holiday and out-of-school programs to at-risk youth over the next 3 years.
Funding helps local communities play and participate
8 Jul 2022
Sporting facilities across Perth and regional Western Australia will benefit from the latest round of community sport facility and lighting grants.
VenuesWest welcomes new Chair and new board member
20 Jun 2022
The VenuesWest board, which oversees Western Australia's premier sport and entertainment venues, has welcomed a new Chair and one new board member.
$1.65 million to keep WA’s sport and recreation clubs COVID-safe
18 May 2022
The State Government has announced $1.65 million in funding for COVID-related cleaning and personal hygiene costs at local community sport and active recreation clubs.
Albany Sharks club president wins prestigious volunteer award
17 May 2022
The Great Southern region has kicked off National Volunteer Week by celebrating two of its finest volunteers for their outstanding commitment to the sporting community.
National Volunteer Week underway for 2022
16 May 2022
Australia's largest annual celebration of volunteering, National Volunteer Week (16 to 22 May 2022), is underway for 2022.
Optus Stadium’s accessible rooftop experiences a first in Australia
5 May 2022
Following the opening of Optus Stadium's VERTIGO rooftop experience in March, the experience is now open to people of all abilities.
Veteran administrator and Olympian retires
28 Apr 2022
After 6 years as Club Development Officer at the City of Busselton, Pam Glossop said her farewells and prepared for retirement and a life on the road traveling around Australia.
New Regional Officer for DLGSC South West Office
28 Apr 2022
Get to know Brendan McNally, who is the new Regional Officer for the South West office in Bunbury
Work begins on $5.9 million youth hub for Ellenbrook kids
25 Feb 2022
A sod turning today has marked the start of construction on a $5.9 million purpose-built youth centre to support young people in Ellenbrook.
Grants light up the sporting night
21 Feb 2022
More people will be able to play sport well into the night thanks to the latest round of funding in the Club Night Lights Program (CNLP).
Funding supports community by helping sport
11 Feb 2022
21 projects have received funding in the latest round of grants from the Community Sporting and Recreation Facilities Fund (CSRFF).
Funding ensures more sport and recreation opportunities for Newman youth
2 Feb 2022
The State Government has provided funding to YMCA WA for the delivery of a new school holiday and out of school hours program in Newman.
Project means more people ‘Candance’
13 Jan 2022
The Candance Dance Studio Bunbury is providing opportunities in DanceSport for people with special needs through the ‘Shall we Dance Sport’ project.
South Mandurah club supporting tennis for all
13 Jan 2022
The South Mandurah Tennis Club recently worked with local disability services providers and education support schools to set up the Tennis For All program.
KidSport turns 10 and changes lives
16 Dec 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.
Small grants a big factor in creating healthy, happy communities
1 Dec 2021
The State Government has awarded nearly $900,000 to more than 20 local governments and community organisations to improve sport and recreation facilities.
Surf’s Up! Lotterywest funds for Margaret River Surf Life Saving Development Centre
10 Nov 2021
The next generation of surf life savers will benefit from a wave of funds for the Surf Life Saving WA Development Centre in Margaret River.
New gender neutral changerooms level playing field for women’s sport in Exmouth
1 Nov 2021
The Exmouth Recreation Centre's new gender-neutral changerooms were officially opened today, with Sport and Recreation Minister Tony Buti in town to mark the occasion.
Child Safeguarding Checklist
12 Oct 2021
Organisations are reminded that a checklist for staff and volunteers working with children and young people has been developed.
Lotterywest revamp for booming Swanbourne Nedlands Surf Life Saving Club
20 Aug 2021
Facilities at Swanbourne Nedlands Surf Life Saving Club will be upgraded following a beach boom that has seen membership numbers soar.
Kicking goals as construction begins on $32.5 million State Football Centre
18 Aug 2021
Works have kicked off on Western Australia's $32.5 million State Football Centre, marking a major milestone for the thriving local football community.
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