News

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.

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.

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.

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.

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?

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

8 Jul 2022

Sporting facilities across Perth and regional Western Australia will benefit from the latest round of community sport facility and lighting grants.

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.

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.

16 May 2022

Australia's largest annual celebration of volunteering, National Volunteer Week (16 to 22 May 2022), is underway for 2022.

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.

28 Apr 2022

Get to know Brendan McNally, who is the new Regional Officer for the South West office in Bunbury

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.

11 Feb 2022

21 projects have received funding in the latest round of grants from the Community Sporting and Recreation Facilities Fund (CSRFF).

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

12 Oct 2021

Organisations are reminded that a checklist for staff and volunteers working with children and young people has been developed.

20 Aug 2021

Facilities at Swanbourne Nedlands Surf Life Saving Club will be upgraded following a beach boom that has seen membership numbers soar.

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.