Department of Creative Industries, Tourism and Sport

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

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.

Stan Twight Reserve upgrades light way for more community sport

Media release

A major redevelopment to Stan Twight Reserve in Rockingham has officially opened, delivering modern facilities and upgraded lighting to support the growing needs of local sporting clubs and the wider community.

Ray Owen Reserve playing fields expansion underway

Media release

Work is underway to deliver a new playing field and upgraded facilities at Ray Owen Reserve in Lesmurdie, supported by a $5 million investment from the WA Government

16 Days in WA — Stop Violence Against Women

The Department of Creative Industries, Tourism and Sport (CITS) is proudly supporting the 16 Days in WA – Stop Violence Against Women campaign from 25 November to 10 December, to encourage all Western Australians to play their part in preventing family and domestic violence.

Book your National Reconciliation Week Street Banner!

Each year, banners fly across WA to celebrate Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures and share the message of reconciliation.

AusMusic T-Shirt Day — 27 November 🎶

Wear it loud and support WA music!

PALS program strengthens cultural understanding in WA schools

Media release

WA schools will deliver new Aboriginal cultural learning initiatives, with 16 schools sharing in $78,695 through the WA Government's Partnership Acceptance Learning Sharing (PALS) program.

Funding to support WA sport and recreation events in 2026

Media release

The WA Government is offering funding support to help organisations deliver a vibrant calendar of sport and recreation events across the State in 2026.

Lakeside basketball gun to represent his country

Lakeside Lightning product Ethan Powell will swap his Western Australian Basketball League jersey to green and gold as he represents Australia at the 2025 Deaflympics in Japan this November.

From the regions: Art across WA and beyond

Western Australia’s creative talent is uniquely diverse and, as recognised in Creative WA, our regional and outer metropolitan communities play an important part in our creative ecosystem.