From 1 July 2025, the Department of Creative Industries, Tourism and Sport (CITS) replaces the Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries (DLGSC).
A list of publications put out by the department's service areas.
Position on officials in sport
Position on coaching
Position statement on volunteers.
Barbagallo Raceway WA report released
Sport and recreation builds stronger, healthier, happier, and safer communities across Western Australia.
The department advocates and supports projects to strengthen communities through sport and recreation.
The department promotes, encourages and supports strategies to minimise harm from alcohol use in the interests of the health and safety of those participating in sporting and recreational activities.
A healthy mind in a healthy body: How playing sport and being physically active improves mental health.
With careful planning and implementation, sport and physical activity programs (for young people) can make a significant contribution to reducing and preventing crime.
How sport and recreation helps build social capital and strengthens communities.
Sport and physical activity enhance childrens learning 2010.
A framework for physical activity in Western Australia.
Position on performance enhancing drugs in sport
Information for the sport and recreation industry.
Sport and recreation organisations are expected to create and maintain safe environments that are fit for purpose, provide positive experiences and ensure the safety of children.
During their growth from 5–17 years, young people develop physically, psychologically, emotionally and socially.
Sport and the law is a complex area for clubs and associations.
The overall aim of coaches is to help young people build a love of participating in sport for life-long involvement.
Young people receive their most effective and satisfying sports experiences when they experience goodwill and cooperation between all levels of stakeholders.
Sport providers have a legal duty of care to protect the welfare of young people and ensure they are not exposed to unnecessary risk in any aspect of sports delivery.