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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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Funding helps local communities play and participate

Sporting facilities across Perth and regional Western Australia will benefit from the latest round of community sport facility and lighting grants.
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VenuesWest welcomes new Chair and new board member

The VenuesWest board, which oversees Western Australia's premier sport and entertainment venues, has welcomed a new Chair and one new board member.
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$1.65 million to keep WA’s sport and recreation clubs COVID-safe

The State Government has announced $1.65 million in funding for COVID-related cleaning and personal hygiene costs at local community sport and active recreation clubs.
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Albany Sharks club president wins prestigious volunteer award

The Great Southern region has kicked off National Volunteer Week by celebrating two of its finest volunteers for their outstanding commitment to the sporting community.
White text on red background reading, 'National Volunteer Week 2022 Better Together 16-22 May 2022'

National Volunteer Week underway for 2022

Australia's largest annual celebration of volunteering, National Volunteer Week (16 to 22 May 2022), is underway for 2022.
Optus Stadium view from the Swan River at twilight.

Optus Stadium’s accessible rooftop experiences a first in Australia

Following the opening of Optus Stadium's VERTIGO rooftop experience in March, the experience is now open to people of all abilities.
Pam Glossop

Veteran administrator and Olympian retires

After 6 years as Club Development Officer at the City of Busselton, Pam Glossop said her farewells and prepared for retirement and a life on the road traveling around Australia.
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New Regional Officer for DLGSC South West Office

Get to know Brendan McNally, who is the new Regional Officer for the South West office in Bunbury
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Work begins on $5.9 million youth hub for Ellenbrook kids

A sod turning today has marked the start of construction on a $5.9 million purpose-built youth centre to support young people in Ellenbrook.
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Grants light up the sporting night

More people will be able to play sport well into the night thanks to the latest round of funding in the Club Night Lights Program (CNLP).
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Funding supports community by helping sport

21 projects have received funding in the latest round of grants from the Community Sporting and Recreation Facilities Fund (CSRFF).
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Funding ensures more sport and recreation opportunities for Newman youth

The State Government has provided funding to YMCA WA for the delivery of a new school holiday and out of school hours program in Newman.
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Project means more people ‘Candance’

The Candance Dance Studio Bunbury is providing opportunities in DanceSport for people with special needs through the ‘Shall we Dance Sport’ project.
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South Mandurah club supporting tennis for all

The South Mandurah Tennis Club recently worked with local disability services providers and education support schools to set up the Tennis For All program.
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KidSport turns 10 and changes lives

KidSport has had a huge impact on kids all over WA. Since 2011, more than 245,000 vouchers have supported more than 100,000 children to participate in club sport and swimming lessons.
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Small grants a big factor in creating healthy, happy communities

The State Government has awarded nearly $900,000 to more than 20 local governments and community organisations to improve sport and recreation facilities.

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