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$20.8 million WAIS funding boost to build on Olympic success

Aug 13, 2024
A $20.8 million funding boost over 4 years will support the WA Institute of Sport's (WAIS) operations and athlete development in the lead-up to the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles and 2032 Olympic Games in Brisbane.

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The newly upgraded Beverley Swimming Pool - with calm wter and no swimmers

Beverley splashes into summer with upgraded swimming pool

6 November 2026

Media release

Beverley's upgraded 50-metre swimming pool opened on Saturday, 31 October, giving residents a refreshed place to cool off, stay active, and connect with their local community this summer following a $3.2 million refurbishment.
A multi-ethnic group of elementary age children are swimming on their kick boards during a swimming lesson. They are smiling and looking at the camera.

Helping more Western Australian kids splash into summer

6 November 2026

Media release

More Western Australian kids will have access to their local swimming pools this summer, with the KidSport Regional Pools Program returning from 1 December 2026.
5 men with a football at Optus stadium

Dreamtime at Maali to headline blockbuster AFL program in Perth

29 October 2026

Media release

Western Australia will take centre stage in Australian football in July 2027, with the iconic Dreamtime fixture and Australian Football Hall of Fame confirmed for Perth.
The new playground equipment at Chichester Park Woodvale

More ways to skate, play, and connect at Chichester Park

28 October 2026

Media release

Woodvale families have more ways to enjoy the outdoors, with new and upgraded recreation facilities now complete at Chichester Park.
Aerial view of the City of Perth parks

WA welcomes world trails leaders marking its first time in the Southern Hemisphere

20 October 2026
Western Australia’s trails are in the international spotlight as experts and outdoor recreation leaders gather in Perth for the 2026 World Trails Conference from 19 – 22 October.
Students enjoying the disk golf course at Poynter Primary School.

Funding boost for shared school sporting facilities

15 October 2026

Media release

The State Government has today announced plans for a major funding injection towards school and community sporting facilities, with more than $5 million to be made available through the latest round of the Community Use of School Sporting Facilities (CUSSF) Program.
The building site of the Gwynne Park Pavilion

Gwynne Park pavilion construction gets underway in Armadale

9 October 2026

Media release

Construction is now underway for a major redevelopment of the Gwynne Park Pavilion, delivering modern facilities for one of Armadale's most important sporting precincts.
The speedway racing track seen from the ground level.

Kalgoorlie International Speedway upgrades get $400,000 boost

6 October 2026

Media release

The State Government is delivering an additional $400,000 to drive safety upgrades at the Kalgoorlie International Speedway.
The first aid facility on site.

State Government delivers first aid facilities for grassroots motorsport

29 September 2026

Media release

Grassroots motorsport clubs across Western Australia are set to benefit from improved first aid facilities, with the first upgrade now complete at the Midwest Kart Club in Geraldton.
Four rugby league players standing together on a sports field at night, wearing green and red team jerseys.

Ellenbrook Rabbitohs community club of 2026

22 September 2026
Ellenbrook Rabbitohs Rugby League Club are the NRL's 2026 Community Club of the Year, becoming one of the few clubs in Australia to receive the national honour twice.
A coach talks to a her team at a Beach Volleyball competition

Emerging WA sporting talent backed by $4.5 million investment

15 September 2026

Media release

The State Government will invest $4.5 million over the next three years to strengthen sporting pathway environments and experiences for athletes, coaches, and officials across Western Australia.
A coach huddles around a women's sport team on an indoor court

Funding to help boost access to sport and recreation

15 September 2026

Media release

The State Government is investing more than $15.1 million in the delivery of sport and active recreation opportunities across Western Australia through the 2026-27 Industry Investment Program.
A large crane installing lighting towers at the Esperance Tennis Club

Shining a new light on Esperance Tennis Club

8 September 2026

Media release

New sustainable LED floodlights have been installed at Esperance Tennis Club thanks to a $41,243 contribution from the State Government through the Club Night Lights Program.
Olympic Endurance Swimmer, Kyle Lee stands in front of press microphone

Western Australia secures nation's first Endurance Swimming Hub 🏊🏽

3 September 2026

Media release

Perth will stake its claim as the home for endurance swimming, with the announcement of $2.55 million in funding to establish Australia's first and only Endurance Swimming Hub at the Western Australian Institute of Sport (WAIS).
Flood lights lighting up the Glen Huon Reserve while people train on the pitch.

Upgrades to shine a new light on Glen Huon Reserve 🔦

2 September 2026

Media release

Glen Huon Reserve in the Shire of Dardanup is shining brighter, with the installation of four new 200 lux light towers now complete.
An aerial view of the Bunbury's community courts project

Game on as Bunbury's community courts project breaks ground 🪏

2 September 2026

Media release

Ground has officially been broken on Bunbury's new community courts project, marking the start of construction for this landmark project set to transform sport and recreation across the South West.

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