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Young people playing rugby on a dirt sporting field

Regional funding empowers youth with community-led sport and recreation initiatives

Feb 5, 2025
Children and young people in Fitzroy Crossing, Morawa and Carnarvon will soon be able to take part in exciting community-led programs involving activities like boxing, basketball and skateboarding through WA Government sport and recreation funding.
young people playing netball on an outdoor court

Innovative new community sport facility fund now open

Feb 5, 2025
Funding for up to $50,000 now available to enable more public school sporting facilities across WA to be available for community use.
The Elise Austin Pavillion, with grassed area in the foreground, and the sunsetting in the background.

Elsie Austin Pavilion change room upgrades progressing

Feb 4, 2025
The Shire of Mundaring is progressing upgrades to its Elsie Austin Pavilion change rooms after receiving a $485,000 funding boost allocated through the Community Sporting and Recreation Facilities Fund (CSRFF).
A view of the redeveloped East Fremantle Oval

East Fremantle Oval redevelopment heralds world class community hub

Feb 3, 2025
The transformation of an aging sportsground to a modern multi-purpose facility is now complete with the official opening at the weekend of the East Fremantle Community Park.
A person riding a mountain bike through thick bushland.

Getting outdoors and active the key to popular funding program

Feb 3, 2025
Western Australia is renowned for its great outdoors, and funding made possible by the WA Government will provide 15 local community organisations the opportunity to deliver an array of outdoor recreation activities throughout 2025 and 2026
2 people on a walk in the Kimerleys with an Aboriginal guide.

Trail and hiking opportunities only steps away with funding boost

Feb 3, 2025
Western Australians looking to experience nature and escape paved roads and footpaths will soon have more opportunities made possible by WA Government funding aimed at getting Western Australians hiking and trail running.
A court and seating at the new Kalgoorlie Boulder Basketball Stadium

Official tip-off for revitalised Goldfields Basketball Stadium

Jan 30, 2025
The revamped Kalgoorlie Boulder Basketball Stadium, a critical piece of regional sporting infrastructure, has been officially opened after a $14.8 million transformation.
A mountain bike rider on a bush trail with a thick fog in the background

$300,000 available for trailblazing projects across WA

Jan 14, 2025
Grants between $5000 to $50,000 are now available for community-led trail projects in Western Australia
A group of female rugby players huddle on the sporting field

Unity in diversity: players compete in spectacular multicultural sports festival

Jan 14, 2025
Celebrating NRL WA’s 2024 Harmony Cup and its success in bringing cultures together.
Students at Springfield Primary School Kallaroo, with Sue-Ellen Morphett, DLGSC stand on the school oval

$10 million to help unlock public school sports facilities for communities

Dec 12, 2024
The WA Government has announced a $10 million initiative to help local communities access public school sporting facilities such as basketball courts, ovals and indoor sports halls.
Jane Claxton, Brooklyn Bennett, DLGSC Regional Manager Toby Cotterell.

Regional athletes and officials recognised with annual sports awards

Dec 9, 2024
The 2024 Pilbara Regional Sports Awards celebrated and recognised the achievements of local community members making an impact in sport and recreation.
3 people jogging. Text reads: Events funding program 2024-25

Events funding boosts sport and recreation to keep WA moving

Dec 4, 2024
A cycling super challenge, wakeboarding tournament and ocean swim are just some of the events communities across Western Australia will be able to enjoy by participating or watching, made possible through WA Government sport and recreation funding.
A large group of athletes stand with government and sports industry leaders to stand up to violence against women. The Swan River and a large 16 Days in WA billboard is in the background.

WA sporting community unites against family and domestic violence

Nov 28, 2024
Western Australia’s top athletes have united with government and sports industry leaders to stand up to violence against women.
Three ladies and one gentleman standing next to each other and smiling to the camera.

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.

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.
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Pilbara and Kimberley to join in regional pools splash

Sep 9, 2024
The successful KidSport Regional Pools Program is now diving into the Pilbara and Kimberley regions
Two people in a powerboat at the 2023 Avon Descent

Avon Descent Community Festivals fun for the whole family

Aug 9, 2024
The popular Avon Descent paddling race is back for another year in 2024 and will once again be supported by community festivals in Northam, Toodyay, Swan and Bayswater.
Aerial view of a sailing regatta with text: Sport and Recreation Events Funding Grants Program

Sports events receive funding to make for a more active WA

Jun 17, 2024
From a run in Chittering called Chitty Chitty Run Run to Scarborough’s Groundswell Festival, local sport and recreation events have received more than $1 million in funding.
Two netball players in action, with text: Constellation Cup, Game 3.

Netball stars to shine as funding brings Constellation Cup to WA

Jun 17, 2024
The State Government is providing Netball WA with $550,000 to deliver the third in a series of four test matches between Australia and New Zealand, to be held in Perth.
A referee with a sports whistle in her mouth. Text reads Coaching and Officiating Grants Program

Coaches and officials get upskilled

Jun 17, 2024
34 state sporting associations have received funding to help upskill their coaches and officials. As part of the Coaching and Officiating Grants Program 2023/24, coaches and officials around the state will benefit from $436,375 in funding.
Two people hiking in the Perth hills, next to a grass tree and granite boulders

Jarrahdale trail opportunities set to reach new heights

Jun 14, 2024
The Shire of Serpentine Jarrahdale have recently received Community Trail Planning Grant Program funding to continue the development of a trail facility, to cater for a broader range of trail users.
10 DLGSC attendees and presenters of the 2024 trails forum pose for a group photo.

WA Trails Forum sets path forward for sustainable active outdoor recreation

Apr 19, 2024
Industry leaders gather to discuss future of trails in Western Australia.
Montage of soccer field, swimming pool, skate park, tennis court with text: $24.2 million for community facilities and light up clubs at night

Major win for community sporting and recreation facilities in WA

Mar 15, 2024
The State Government is showing its commitment to community sporting and recreation needs by providing a major source of funding for the year ahead — $24.2 million in total for facilities’ infrastructure and lighting up clubs at night.
6 government officials at the turning of the sod for the City of Cockburn ARC and Fremantle Football Club Community Expansion Project

Funding means clubs can welcome more women and girls

Feb 29, 2024
The State Government is encouraging more women and girls to get involved in sport and active recreation thanks to new female and unisex changerooms at Cockburn ARC
Attendees stand on the verandah at the opening of the R & J FishWick Pavilion

Legacy football and cricket pavilion project nets $700,000 grant

Feb 20, 2024
The State Government is showing its commitment to community sporting needs in the Shire of Dardanup by pitching in a major funding contribution to a new football and cricket pavilion at Eaton Oval, a legacy project to honour two much-loved locals.
Person with a backpack hiking on a walking trail in the Kimberley

$900,000 in community grants available to blaze trails across WA

Feb 12, 2024
Grants of up to $50,000 are now available for new community-led trail projects in Western Australia.
Architects drawing of the proposed Albany Surf Life Saving Club

Albany Surf Life Saving Club redevelopment begins

Feb 5, 2024
The $3.35 million expansion and redevelopment of the Albany Surf Life Saving Club begins today.
A group of swimmers about to start an ocean race. All wearing swim caps, goggles and racing attire

More than $630,000 invested to support sport and recreation and mass participation events in WA

Jan 5, 2024
The State Government is providing $635,715 in financial support to assist sport and recreation organisations to plan, secure and deliver mass participation events in Western Australia in 2024.
DLGSC Pilbara Regional Manager Toby Cotterel (left) with award winners in Karratha - Ashleigh Greenwell, Toby Fountain, Cassie Perry and Jodie Swaffer - plus Sharon Leyland from sponsor Extreme Edge.

Sports awards recognise Pilbara athletes and officials

Dec 5, 2023
The 2023 Pilbara Regional Sports Awards have recognised and celebrated the contribution and outstanding achievements of members of the local sport and recreation community.
Football players celebrating after a win at a World Cup match

Women’s sports teams score grants to go for national glory

Jan 23, 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.
Library shelves

Local government sector urged to take leadership role

May 12, 2020

LG Alert

The local government sector has a key role to play in the Phase 2 easing of restrictions and in helping communities get back on their feet and the economy back on track.
Page reviewed 23 August 2023
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