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Major announcement for world-class aquatic and health hub at the WACA Ground

Aug 6, 2025
The Western Australian Government, in partnership with WA Cricket, has announced the name and operator of the exciting new aquatic and health facility within the historic WACA Ground precinct in East Perth.

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

23 January 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.
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Hands Oval redevelopment gets go ahead with additional funding

10 January 2023
The Hands Oval Pavilion redevelopment in Bunbury has been given a boost with an additional $3 million investment by the State Government, increasing the total contribution to $8 million as part of the WA Recovery Plan.
Stadium Karts promotional banner showing a person in a racing kart. Text reads, 'Racing from Jan 2023'

Stadium Karts to hit the track at Optus Stadium in January

16 December 2022
Australia's ultimate outdoor karting experience roars into Stadium Park at Optus Stadium this January.
An oval flooded with light in the Kimberley

Community sport lights up thanks to facility upgrade funding

24 November 2022
2 community sporting grant programs have given 24 local sport clubs and facilities across Western Australia more than $1 million in funding for upgrades.
An illustration of a parent, child and coach. The coach is holding a Working with Children Card.

Your child's one-to-one coach... have you checked?

16 November 2022
The Department of Communities has launched a social media campaign asking parents and guardians engaging individuals to work with or look after their children a simple question — have you checked?
A girl with an orange segment in her mouth. Text reads, "Every Club grants scheme. Up to $50,000 for local governments to support sustainable clubs"

Multi-million dollar investment to support grassroots sports

3 November 2022
Sport and recreation clubs in Western Australia will receive a $2.1 million funding boost thanks to the latest round of grants available through the State Government's Every Club Program.
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WA Golf Open scores Sport and Recreation event funding

20 October 2022
The Minister for Sport and Recreation has approved funding of $30,000 to help Golf WA host this year’s Western Australian Open Golf Championship, while Wembley Lacrosse Club received $10,000 to deliver the 2022 U15 Boys and Girls National Tournament.
Three mountain bike riders on a bush track.

State mountain bike strategy launch

17 October 2022
More West Australians and visitors will have access to mountain bike opportunities thanks to the launch of a State strategy aimed at supporting sustainable participation in one of the fastest growing activities in the world.
A group of Aboriginal children playing sport on a grass field

More active opportunities for underprivileged remote Kimberley youth

23 September 2022
DLGSC is funding a scheme to provide more sporting opportunities and second-hand sporting equipment for at-risk children and youth in under-serviced remote communities in the Kimberley region.
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Funding delivers out-of-school programs for at-risk Kimberley youth

2 August 2022
The State Government has announced $734,500 in funding for four programs in the Kimberley region that will deliver structured holiday and out-of-school programs to at-risk youth over the next 3 years.
A hockey field a night illuminated by lights

Funding helps local communities play and participate

8 July 2022
Sporting facilities across Perth and regional Western Australia will benefit from the latest round of community sport facility and lighting grants.
Montage of VenuesWest venues

VenuesWest welcomes new Chair and new board member

20 June 2022
The VenuesWest board, which oversees Western Australia's premier sport and entertainment venues, has welcomed a new Chair and one new board member.
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$1.65 million to keep WA’s sport and recreation clubs COVID-safe

18 May 2022
The State Government has announced $1.65 million in funding for COVID-related cleaning and personal hygiene costs at local community sport and active recreation clubs.
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Albany Sharks club president wins prestigious volunteer award

17 May 2022
The Great Southern region has kicked off National Volunteer Week by celebrating two of its finest volunteers for their outstanding commitment to the sporting community.
White text on red background reading, 'National Volunteer Week 2022 Better Together 16-22 May 2022'

National Volunteer Week underway for 2022

16 May 2022
Australia's largest annual celebration of volunteering, National Volunteer Week (16 to 22 May 2022), is underway for 2022.
Optus Stadium view from the Swan River at twilight.

Optus Stadium’s accessible rooftop experiences a first in Australia

5 May 2022
Following the opening of Optus Stadium's VERTIGO rooftop experience in March, the experience is now open to people of all abilities.

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