High performance

The department is committed to creating a sports system that allows our athletes to achieve their ultimate potential in both national and international sport.

The department works closely with State Sporting Associations (SSAs), the Western Australian Institute of Sport (WAIS) and other peak bodies to ensure that Western Australia has a strong and viable high performance system. Critical to this are the need for clearly defined athlete and coach pathways that encompass sport development, talent identification and systems for elite athlete performance.

Athlete development

Talent identification, training, access to sports sciences, competition, careers and education.

Regional Athlete Support Program

Developing young regionally-based talented athletes to train and compete in regional WA.

Recognition for State Representatives

The Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries is proud to support Western Australia’s elite athletes.