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4 people on the beach, with surfboards and in wetsuits

From survival to surfing: Sadie’s story

Oct 15, 2025
When Sadie first stepped onto the beach, she didn’t know how to swim.
A basketball player holds up the ball, ready to throw it to another player

South West baller hooping her own way🏀

Jul 30, 2025
Mia Anderson used to find it a challenge to step outside of her comfort zone and try new things.
A group of people holding soccer balls stand under a shelter on a football pitch

Wauhop Park upgrades level playing field for women’s football

May 12, 2025
The WA Government continues to prioritise community sporting infrastructure and encourage female participation in sport, with upgrades at the Wauhop Park soccer ground in East Fremantle complete.
4 women football players hold a football behind the goal nets

WA women’s football clubs score State Government grants

Jul 22, 2024
Eight women’s football clubs in Western Australia have each scored $300,000 as part of State Government funding to ensure a lasting legacy after WA hosted the FIFA Women’s World Cup.
Women standing together with the Minister of Sport and Recreation in Kings Park, Perth.

Celebrating the female leaders of WA’s recreation sector

Mar 8, 2024
This year’s International Women’s Day theme 'Count Her In: Invest in Women. Accelerate Progress’ recognises that economic empowerment is central to achieving gender equality.
Football players celebrating after a win at a World Cup match

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

Jan 23, 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.
Page reviewed 10 June 2025
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