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Events funding boosts sport and recreation to keep WA moving

Dec 4, 2024

A cycling super challenge, wakeboarding tournament and ocean swim are just some of the events communities across Western Australia will be able to enjoy by participating or watching, made possible through WA Government sport and recreation funding.

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WA leading the way in Creative Learning

Nov 22, 2024

We know that investment in children and young people’s ability to think deeply, critically and creatively is essential to developing the skills necessary to thrive today.

PALS grants bring cultural understanding to the classroom

Oct 30, 2024

Grants totalling $88,735 that are designed to bring understanding of Aboriginal culture to Western Australian classrooms have been awarded by the WA Government through the 2024 Term 3 funding round of the Partnership Acceptance Learning Sharing (PALS) program.

Toby King and the Utility Belt book cover illustration and author Sharon Giltrow

New Chapter for WA children’s book author Sharon Giltrow

Oct 24, 2024

Western Australian children’s book author Sharon Giltrow is back with Toby King and the Utility Belt, the second book in her middle-grade series The Utility Belt.

Sport and Recreation Minister David Templeman with Squash WA General Manager Leigh Kaye on a squash court.

Squash reaps benefits from centre upgrade in Belmont

Oct 17, 2024

Players are already reaping the benefits from upgrades underway at the Belmont Squash and Sports Centre with $1.6 million in funding allocated to the project through the State Sporting Infrastructure Fund.

World premiere season of Beneath the Music presented by Encounter, produced by Performing Lines WA. Directed by Jay Emmanuel. Subiaco Arts Centre, May 2023. Photo by Dan Grant.

WA arts organisations share $1.32 million in WA Government grants

Sep 19, 2024

A total of $1.32 million in grants awarded to support 22 innovative arts organisation-led projects across Western Australia.

Hiking Participation and Active Outdoor Recreation Grants now open

Sep 18, 2024

Being active outdoors fosters a cohesive, prosperous, vibrant and healthy West Australian community.

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Students explore creative flair through in-school grants 🎨

Sep 12, 2024

From writing and drawing to explorations in flora, students at a number of Western Australian schools will be exploring their creative side, thanks to the latest round of culture and the arts grants.

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Funding strengthens rich storytelling culture

Sep 9, 2024

A new round of funding will support the gestation and birth of unique Western Australian Aboriginal stories, while also supporting the groups who tell them.

Pilbara and Kimberley to join in regional pools splash

Sep 9, 2024

The successful KidSport Regional Pools Program is now diving into the Pilbara and Kimberley regions

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$3.8 million for major redevelopment of Leederville Oval

Aug 29, 2024

The State Government has committed $3.8 million in funding towards a major redevelopment of Sullivan Logistics Stadium in Leederville.

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$20.8 million WAIS funding boost to build on Olympic success

Aug 13, 2024

A $20.8 million funding boost over 4 years will support the WA Institute of Sport's (WAIS) operations and athlete development in the lead-up to the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles and 2032 Olympic Games in Brisbane.

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