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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.
Media release
Tennis players in the Central Great Southern region are now able to play year-round after the completion of major upgrades to the courts at Katanning Country Club.
Work is underway on a $1.5 million upgrade at Mount Helena's Elsie Austin Oval to deliver inclusive change rooms for local clubs and the wider community.
When 80 Murdoch University students arrive at Camp Quaranup, the atmosphere shifts. This former quarantine station has become a vibrant hub for outdoor education, research, and community programs.
Early starts, long commutes and too many laps to count all before first period at school has helped Sean Alcorn become one of WA’s most promising young swimmers.
The Perth Bears are set for a riverside welcome, with the iconic WACA Ground and Waterbank site in East Perth to become the first home of Australia's newest NRL club.
Making a splash: a Paralympic champion on the world stage
The WA Government is continuing to deliver quality community sporting infrastructure across the State, with a new accessible playing surface recently opened at North Perth Bowling Club.
Outdoors October continues to inspire Western Australians to embrace nature, and the recent Chapman River trail walk in Geraldton was a shining example of inclusive outdoor recreation.
Top Ice skating talent from Malaysia, New Zealand, the Philippines, Singapore and Indonesia have made the trip to Perth as part of the Swan Trophy.
Children across the Kimberley are kicking goals, literally, with tens of thousands of dollars in KidSport vouchers breaking down financial barriers for participation in sport.
Perth's newest recreation precinct is now open in Victoria Park, with the vibrant community space on the Swan River delivered with support from the Western Australian Government.
Our Kimberley Regional Services team recently covered almost 2,400km across 4 days, all in the name of connecting with communities across our vast State.
Western Australia's premier A-League football club is kicking off its 2025 season from a new home in Perth's northern suburbs supported by a $1.2 million investment by the WA Government.
When Sadie first stepped onto the beach, she didn’t know how to swim.
The best of young badminton talent will be on display in the heart of Wanneroo with the YONEX U13/U17 National Championships 2025 making a racquet at Kingsway Indoor Stadium from 30 September through to 6 October.
Last month, the usually tranquil grounds of Woodman Point were buzzing with energy as more than 320 clients from across Western Australia came together for a 3-day outdoor adventure.
The major refurbishment has delivered modern facilities for the Bunbury Netball Association with the reconfiguration of 14 aging courts to 12 new courts that meet national standards.
The WA Government's continued investment in grassroots sport has delivered upgraded changeroom facilities at Burrendah Reserve in Willetton, enhancing access and inclusivity for local teams and community groups.
Some families bond over backyard cricket. Others over burnt snags at a Sunday barbie. For Grant and Cooper Cheshire, it’s open water swimming. The kind that involves salt, swell and a whole lot of stamina.
KidSport enables Western Australian children to participate in community sport and recreation.
We are committed to giving every club in Western Australia access to resources, guides, training opportunities and information on how they can improve their club and support their volunteers and members.
Our recreation camps are special places where Western Australians of all ages can participate in unique outdoor activities.
The department provides a vital service to regional communities across the State.
The heart and soul of any organisation is its people, and why we emphasis capacity building.
Creating a sports system for athletes to achieve their potential in national and international sport.
Guiding local and regional outdoor recreation planning to maximise the benefits for all Western Australians.
Being inclusive means welcoming everyone, regardless of age, gender, race and ability.
Integrity is the basis of sport’s reputation for fair and ethical behaviour.
There are economic, cultural, social and health benefits to having more women involved in leadership roles.
Together with local government, we help the development of sport and recreation facilities in WA.
Western Australian sporting associations and clubs often need to work with coaches, players, officials, managerial staff and scientific staff from other countries.
A home for Football West’s administration and include training facilities and playing fields.
Monitoring trends in sport and recreation, to deliver the best advice to the organisations we service.
Ensuring all participants enjoy meaningful health and safety protections.
Fundamental movement resources
Acknowledging the importance of recognising and celebrating iconic individuals, groups and events that have made an extraordinary impact and contribution to the WA community through sport and recreation.
The department provides funding to promote participation and achievement in sport and recreation.