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2 people on stand up paddleboards with the text, 'Get out and get active this October!'

Step out into our great outdoors this October!

Sep 29, 2023
Don't miss out on the chance to make October your month of outdoor exploration, adventure and wellbeing.

Tags: bush walking hiking mountain bike outdoors paddling

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Karijini National Park 1 Credit Tourism WA

Funding program takes hiking to new heights

20 November 2020

Media release

The State Government has launched a new grant program targeting local governments and community organisations to grow participation in trail running and bushwalking activities in Western Australia.
Participants of the Pedal Plantagenet Program gathered in Wilson Park Mount Barker to celebrate Bike Month 2020.

Local governments host WA Bike Month events

21 October 2020
A host of local governments are among the organisations putting on WA Bike Month events during October.
WA Bike Month 2020

Record $50,000 boost for WA Bike Month events across the State

8 September 2020

Media release

WA Bike Month is gearing up to be bigger and better than ever, with a record $50,000 in grants awarded to support 50 events to encourage people of all ages and abilities to give cycling a go.
Minister joined by Nollamara football legend Des Headland and members of the Nollamara Football club

State Government fast tracks community sport grants to assist with COVID-19 recovery

21 May 2020
The State Government will fast-track $12 million in funding applications for community sport and recreation projects to expedite the projects and support Western Australia's economy as part of the COVID-19 recovery.
People working on a trail in Margaret River

Course to help equip locals with trail building skills

10 October 2019
The State Government is conducting a week-long course for up to 20 Collie and Dwellingup residents to help them develop the skills to find a job in the local trails industry.
Tim Swart at the 2019 Trails Forum

Trails forum launches guides for WA’s hikers, mountain bikers and trails enthusiasts

12 August 2019
Local, regional and national trails experts gathered in City Beach’s surf lifesaving club in early August for an industry forum to exchange expertise and the launch of two key WA trails planning documents.

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