Department of Creative Industries, Tourism and Sport

Pride in the pool: Rainbow Swans Carnival brings community together

Rainbow flags draped across the stands at Beatty Park Leisure Centre as performers dazzled the crowd for the 2025 Pride Swimming Carnival.

Celebrating unity and accessibility: CITS on International Day of People with Disability

The Department of Creative Industries, Tourism and Sport (CITS) yesterday joined communities around the world in recognising International Day of People with Disability (IDPwD), celebrating the contributions, achievements and leadership of people with disability.

Have your say on our new Disability Access and Inclusion Plan

The Department of Creative Industries, Tourism and Sport (CITS) is seeking feedback on its draft Disability Access and Inclusion Plan (DAIP) 2026-2031.

Deegan's turn of confidence through swimming

12-year-old Deegan’s experience with swimming had been limited to annual school group lessons — valuable, but overwhelming.

Western Australia rowing builds bridges with Asia through sport

Rowing WA is strengthening international ties and showcasing our State as a premier rowing destination through its Asian Engagement Program.

Resilience rolls out in the Kimberley: a slam dunk for community wellbeing

In the aftermath of ex-Tropical Cyclone Ellie, as Kimberley communities began to rebuild, recovery took centre court with support from the WA Government’s Community Recovery Grants Program.

Stan Twight Reserve upgrades light way for more community sport

Media release

A major redevelopment to Stan Twight Reserve in Rockingham has officially opened, delivering modern facilities and upgraded lighting to support the growing needs of local sporting clubs and the wider community.

Ray Owen Reserve playing fields expansion underway

Media release

Work is underway to deliver a new playing field and upgraded facilities at Ray Owen Reserve in Lesmurdie, supported by a $5 million investment from the WA Government

16 Days in WA — Stop Violence Against Women

The Department of Creative Industries, Tourism and Sport (CITS) is proudly supporting the 16 Days in WA – Stop Violence Against Women campaign from 25 November to 10 December, to encourage all Western Australians to play their part in preventing family and domestic violence.

Book your National Reconciliation Week Street Banner!

Each year, banners fly across WA to celebrate Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures and share the message of reconciliation.