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

Nov 25, 2025
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.
A man and a boy posing a dance move in a desert environment. A group of people are watching in the background.

$600,000 to boost creativity and wellbeing for young people

Jun 24, 2024
A new program to improve creativity and wellbeing for young people across Western Australia will be trialled after the State Government approved $600,000 in funding for 8 organisations to deliver culture and the arts projects with health benefits.
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Partnership to support healthy active communities in the Kimberley

Jun 18, 2020
Children and young people from 37 Kimberley communities are to benefit from $400,000 provided to encourage sporting and other activities under the Smarter Than Smoking Active Communities Program.
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