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A grass sporting oval lit at night with the text: 189 grassroots sporting clubs to receive a funding boost.

Grassroots sport to benefit from funding boost

Sep 18, 2025
A total of 189 community sports organisations will share in $4.3 million of funding for new equipment and facility upgrades as part of 2025 State election commitments.

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A grass sporting oval lit at night with the text: 189 grassroots sporting clubs to receive a funding boost.

Grassroots sport to benefit from funding boost

Media release

A total of 189 community sports organisations will share in $4.3 million of funding for new equipment and facility upgrades as part of 2025 State election commitments.
New empty change rooms bathed in purple light

New change rooms opening doors for women and girls in sport

The completion of new change rooms at the Cockburn Aquatic and Recreation Centre (Cockburn ARC) marks another win for women's sports in Western Australia, thanks to support from the WA Government.
two young female basketball players on an indoor basketball court

$25.7 million committed for South West indoor sports facility

Media release

Ochre Project Services has been confirmed as the project manager for new basketball facilities at Bunbury's Hay Park Precinct.
Graphic reads: Play on WA 2030 by 2030. Transforming Sport and recreation infrastructure.

Len Shearer Reserve makeover supports female participation

Media release

Female and community sport in the City of Melville has received a major boost, with the completion of a $3.5 million redevelopment at Len Shearer Reserve under the Western Australian Government's PlayOn WA: 2030 by 2030 initiative.
Graphic reads: Play on WA 2030 by 2030. Transforming Sport and recreation infrastructure.

PlayOn WA shines a light on sport and recreation facility upgrades

The WA Government continues its significant investment in sport and recreation infrastructure with $2,863,524 million in funding to local groups throughout the state to support healthier, more connected communities.
Graphic reads: Play on WA 2030 by 2030. Transforming Sport and recreation infrastructure.

Next stage of Morgan Park redevelopment underway

Media release

Works begin on a brand-new multi-use pavilion to complete the transformation of this well-loved community sporting precinct.
A group of primary school student, in uniforms stand in the cricket nets with an adult.

School’s in for community sports across WA

Media release

Community groups and public schools across the state are benefitting from the Community Use of School Sporting Facilities (CUSSF) program following the announcement of the initiative’s first recipients.
Cricket training pitch and nets at Ridgewood Park

Finishing touches to Ridgewood Park now complete 🏏

Upgrades to the City of Wanneroo's Ridgewood Park have now been completed, delivering on the WA Government's commitment to ensure the well-used community sporting precinct is fit for purpose.

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