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COVID Event Guidelines and Plans to enable for more events in WA

Sep 18, 2020

Events of more than 500 people that require a local government authority approval will be supported with COVID Event Guidelines and COVID Event Plans to ensure more events are held in Western Australia.

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Minister Mick Murray, Shire of Donnybrook Balingup CEO and president holding sports equipment on the Donnybrook and Districts Sporting and Recreation Precinct

Major upgrades at Donnybrook and Districts Sporting and Recreation Precinct as part of WA Recovery Plan

5 Aug 2020

Donnybrook is set for a big upgrade of its sport facilities as part of the State Government's WA Recovery Plan.

Facelift for Mount Pleasant foreshore

4 Aug 2020

The State Government has today announced the completion of vital construction works to combat erosion at Apex Reserve, on the Canning River Foreshore in Mount Pleasant.

Basketball players at the Bendat Basketball Centre

Game on! Unprecedented $300 million investment in sport and community infrastructure

3 Aug 2020

The State Government has announced one of the most significant investments in sport and community infrastructure in Western Australian history, with a $300 million package as part of the WA Recovery Plan.

Optus Stadium view from the Swan River at twilight.

Major sport and entertainment events bring economic boost for WA

21 Jul 2020

Western Australians were treated to a choice of sport and entertainment events last week helping to stimulate the local economy.

Silhouette photo of a young ballet dancer dressed in a long peach dress, pointe shoes with ribbons.

Big boost for WA arts, sport and community sectors seeking relief

6 Jul 2020

The State Government, through Lotterywest, has provided the biggest agenda of grants — in number and value-making up more than $47.5 million in crucial funding to the Western Australian community.

Community Sport and Active Recreation COVID-19 Phase 4 Factsheet

26 Jun 2020

Sport and active recreation plays an important role in community development, connectiveness, physical and mental health.

Stock image of a basketball on a court. Getty Images.

Local governments share in $1.75 million infrastructure grants

26 Jun 2020

LG Alert

Local governments around Western Australia are to share $1.75m to help fund 27 sport and recreation infrastructure projects to support their communities.

WA Hiking Strategy to sustain boom in bushwalking and trail running

24 Jun 2020

The State Government has released a 10-year WA Hiking Strategy to ensure Western Australians continue to enjoy the great outdoors in a safe and sustainable way.

Partnership to support healthy active communities in the Kimberley

18 Jun 2020

Children and young people from 37 Kimberley communities are to benefit from $400,000 provided to encourage sporting and other activities under the Smarter Than Smoking Active Communities Program.

Kick off time for State Football Centre

15 Jun 2020

The State Government will invest $16.25 million to build a State Football Centre to serve the growing football community of Western Australia.

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Community Sport and Active Recreation COVID-19 Phase 3 Factsheet

10 Jun 2020

Sport and active recreation plays an important role in community development, connectiveness, physical and mental health.

Phase 3 of COVID-19 roadmap to commence from Saturday, June 6

2 Jun 2020

The State Government has announced Phase 3 of the roadmap to ease COVID-19 restrictions in WA, with significant changes coming into effect from Saturday, June 6.

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.

How you can support your volunteers

18 May 2020

To coincide with National Volunteer Week, here are some resources and tips to help sport and recreation organisations recognise and support their volunteers.

Local government sector urged to take leadership role

12 May 2020

LG Alert

The local government sector has a key role to play in the Phase 2 easing of restrictions and in helping communities get back on their feet and the economy back on track.

Community Sport and Active Recreation COVID-19 Factsheet

7 May 2020

On 26 April 2020, the State Government announced the cautious easing of some COVID-19 restrictions. Here’s what sport and active recreation organisations should do before commencing activities.

Support for arts, sports and community organisations

24 Apr 2020

From Friday 24 April, until midnight Wednesday 13 May, organisations are able to apply for Lotterywest support through its COVID-19 Relief Fund involving the ‘Event Cancellation Relief and ‘Sector Support for Resilient Organisations’ short term grants programs.

The beautiful historic buildings of the bustling port town of Fremantle in Western Australia.

Instructions to close certain places of business, worship and entertainment

23 Mar 2020

Departmental Circular 4 2020

Under the Emergency Management Act 2005, the Commissioner of Police and State Emergency Coordinator, Chris Dawson, has issued directions regarding the closure of various establishments to the public in WA to limit the spread of COVID-19.