Sport and recreation

Inclusive hiking initiative coming to the City of Kalamunda

New Hiking is for Every Body program aims to make hiking accessible for people of all abilities, helping more West Aussies experience the benefits of outdoor recreation.

WA communities score big with $17.5 million boost to upgrade sport and recreation facilities

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2025–26 CSRFF and CNLP Forward Planning round supports 32 sport and recreation facilities.

Official tip-off for revitalised Goldfields Basketball Stadium

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The revamped Kalgoorlie Boulder Basketball Stadium, a critical piece of regional sporting infrastructure, has been officially opened after a $14.8 million transformation.

WA communities enriched with upgraded sport and recreation facilities

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Improvements to sport and recreation facilities will soon flow from the latest Community Sporting and Recreation Facilities Fund (CSRFF) and Club Night Lights Program (CNLP) grants awarded by the WA Government.

Events funding boosts sport and recreation to keep WA moving

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.

$1.6 million funding delivers local youth and community projects

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3 major recreation projects in Perth’s south-eastern suburbs have now been completed with a total investment from the WA Government of $1.6 million.

Construction to begin on Dalyellup community and youth centre

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Work will soon begin on the Dalyellup multipurpose community and youth centre project in what will become a valuable local asset made possible by a $9 million investment by the WA Government.

Negotiations clear path for national hockey centre in Perth

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Negotiations are now complete for the construction of the Hockey Australia Centre of Excellence, allowing a state-of the-art hub for hockey to be established at Curtin University in Bentley.

Back home for East Fremantle Sharks and footy fans

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Works on the East Fremantle Community Park are now complete, with the Sharks Football Club moving into the $34 million, state-of-the-art facility, returning to their home ground after a three-year absence.

WA sport and recreation industry committed to children and young people’s safety

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

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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.

Celebrating our amazing children and inspiring the next generation

Children's Week 2024: a week of fun, learning, and advocacy for children throughout Western Australia

Squash reaps benefits from centre upgrade in Belmont

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Players are already reaping the benefits from upgrades underway at the Belmont Squash and Sports Centre with $1.6 million in funding allocated to the project through the State Sporting Infrastructure Fund.

Hiking Participation and Active Outdoor Recreation Grants now open

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Being active outdoors fosters a cohesive, prosperous, vibrant and healthy West Australian community.

WA's heroic Olympic and Paralympic athletes welcomed home

Western Australia's Olympians and Paralympians welcomed home and celebrated in Forrest Place.

$3.8 million for major redevelopment of Leederville Oval

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The State Government has committed $3.8 million in funding towards a major redevelopment of Sullivan Logistics Stadium in Leederville.

$20.8 million WAIS funding boost to build on Olympic success

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A $20.8 million funding boost over 4 years will support the WA Institute of Sport's (WAIS) operations and athlete development in the lead-up to the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles and 2032 Olympic Games in Brisbane.