More people, more active outdoors.
Outdoor active recreation makes a huge contribution to the health and wellbeing of individuals and communities in Western Australia. Every day, Western Australians enjoy our State's unique outdoor lifestyle — whether walking, riding, exploring, exercising, paddling or engaging in a range of outdoor adventures activities.
In 2019, DLGSC conducted an extensive consultation process with a range of government, commercial and recreation sector stakeholders to develop a framework for outdoor recreation in Western Australia: More People More Active Outdoors. This framework guides local and regional outdoor recreation planning to maximise the benefits for all Western Australians.
DLGSC has since engaged with the Western Australian recreation sector through a series of workshops across state-wide locations. Engaging with key stakeholders at state and local government, recreation industry organisations, service providers, clubs and participation groups, is essential to determine the best strategies to support and enhance the sector.
To drive the More People More Active Outdoors framework, DLGSC is committed to delivering outcomes that have been condensed into the following four key areas:
The Recreation Team can be contacted at recreation@dlgsc.wa.gov.au.
$5000 to $50,000 is available for innovative projects that help get more people involved in outdoor active recreation activities in WA.
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Grants of up to $50,000 are now available for new community-led trail projects in Western Australia.
The new $4.4 million Waroona Railside Park has been officially opened.
27 sport and recreation projects throughout Western Australia are benefitting from more than $2.1 million in funding from the State Government's latest small grants round.
The State Government is splashing extra cash towards water activities in the East Kimberley by investing an additional $4.9 million in the redevelopment of the Kununurra Aquatic and Leisure Centre.
Trails WA releases top trails list, encouraging all Western Australians to explore our great outdoors.
Mountain biking in the heart of Perth's northern suburbs is a step closer with design and construction of family-friendly trails at Lake Joondalup going to tender.
Continuing its good progress on hiking and trail development in Western Australia, the Department of Local Government, Sport, and Cultural Industries (DLGSC) recently hosted the WA Hiking Strategy Workshop.
The Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries (DLGSC) is calling for grant submissions for the WA Hiking Participation Grant Program.
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The Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries (DLGSC) is calling for grant submissions for its Outdoor Active Recreation Participation Program.
Locals and visitors alike are set to benefit from a $331,302 investment into trails experiences across Western Australia.
Construction is now underway on a $5 million transformation of Bunbury's Maidens Reserve with an impressive scenic lookout and trail.
Walkers will be able to experience Collie's Wellington Dam and its spectacular mega-mural from new heights from tomorrow.
The State Government has (pedal) powered ahead with a $300,000 WestCycle grant to help get more Western Australian children riding to school.
Expressions of interest are invited for community members for the WA Trails Reference Group (TRG) for the period of March 2023 to March 2025.
A new interactive nature playground has officially opened in the heart of Bunbury, with wheelchair accessibility for residents and visitors to enjoy.
A walking project to help people heal while grieving, a nature-based adaptive hiking program for those who live with disability and a hike project to unite Ukranians are among 10 recipients getting a total of nearly $188,000 in State Government funding.
Following the release of the WA Strategic Trails Blueprint in October 2022, the State Government is now offering grants of between $5000 and $25,000 for local trail development projects.
Outdoor recreation activities throughout the State have received a boost with 20 projects set to share a total of $395,798 in funding from the Outdoor Active Recreation Participation Grants Program.
Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries246 Vincent Street, Leederville WA 6007PO Box 8349, Perth Business Centre WA 6849Email recreation@dlgsc.wa.gov.au