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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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Ben Popham receives his gold medal and the Paralympics

KidSport grant program: Ben Popham Paralympic swimming champion 🏊‍♂️

Making a splash: a Paralympic champion on the world stage
A group of people play lawn bowls at the North Perth Bowling Club

New era on the green at North Perth Bowling Club

Media release

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.

Chapman River trail walk celebrates inclusion and adventure during outdoors October

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.
A young ice skater does a leap

Swan Trophy puts WA figure skating in international spotlight

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.

KidSport kicking goals in the Kimberley

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.
aerial view of the new park

New Victoria Park recreation precinct to connect the community

Media release

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.
3 men standing in front of a fence at the Warmun Community Oval.

Giving a face to our regions

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.

Perth Glory kicks off new era in Mirrabooka ⚽

Media release

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.
4 people on the beach, with surfboards and in wetsuits

From survival to surfing: Sadie’s story

When Sadie first stepped onto the beach, she didn’t know how to swim.
Adam CYF

Best young Badminton talent shuttles into Western Australia

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.
erial view of multiple blue and orange sports courts at night, with a banner overlay at the top reading 'PLAY ON WA 2030 BY 2030' and 'Game on at Hay Park.'

Netball court refurbishment delivered at Hay Park in Bunbury

Media release

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.

Changeroom upgrades boost inclusivity at Burrendah Reserve

Media release

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.
A young man runs out of the surf to cross the finishing line

From Bronze Medallion to Broome: father and son swim that’s more than just a race

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.
A group of people wearing Karate attire stand by the edge of a lake

Avon Valley transforms into international karate hub

Avon Valley Shotokan has created local history, hosting the 2025 USKU International Karate Championship in Northam.
A grass sporting oval lit at night with the text: 189 grassroots sporting clubs to receive a funding boost.

Grassroots sport to benefit from funding boost

Media release

A total of 189 community sports organisations will share in $4.3 million of funding for new equipment and facility upgrades as part of 2025 State election commitments.
Aerial view of swimmers competing in a ocean swimming race

WA Government backs statewide calendar of major sports events

Western Australians will soon be able to enjoy an exciting calendar of sport and outdoor recreation events — from sporting tournaments to mass participation events — through a funding commitment by the Western Australian Government.

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