Gascoyne

The Gascoyne has a diverse range of recreational activities.

The region offers a diverse range of both active and passive recreational activities. The superb climate, hot summer and warm winter combined with the natural attractions of the region are enticing for outdoor recreation. Popular activities include surfing, kite boarding, fishing, camping, day outings and boating.

Grants programs promoting the arts in regional WA

Aug 17, 2021, 13:09 PM by Geoff White
Leveraged Creative and Cultural Planning program closing soon.

The arts and creative industries play an important role in the social, cultural, and economic growth and vitality of regional communities.

The Leveraged Creative and Cultural Planning program supports regional local governments to develop creative and cultural plans and implement activities.

The program provides grants up to $50,000 for the development of a creative and cultural plan and up to $25,000 for the implementation of an activity.

Creative and cultural plans should align with strategic community plans, promote the value of arts, culture and heritage and facilitate activities that foster the regional creative and cultural industries, including cultural tourism.

The program is a part of the Regional Arts and Cultural Investment Program.

Applications close 4pm, 9 September 2021.

Support for arts and cultural activity at regional festivals

The Regional and Remote Festivals Fund provides funding for projects that support arts and cultural activity at regional and remote festivals in Western Australia.

Regional festivals provide opportunities for regional and remote communities to participate in arts and cultural activity in their towns and communities.

Grants up to $50,000 available.

The program is a part of the Regional Arts and Cultural Investment Program. Applications close 4pm, 9 September 2021.

Regional stakeholders

The department works closely with a range of stakeholders in the Gascoyne region. These include local governments, the Gascoyne Development Commission, State Government agencies and not-for-profit organisations.

Local governments in the Gascoyne

Contact the Gascoyne office

Gascoyne office

Gwoonwardu / Carnarvon
Yinggarda Country
15 Stuart Street, Carnarvon WA 6701
PO Box 135, Geraldton WA 6531
Telephone 61 8 9941 0900
Mobile 0437 664 710

Gascoyne staff

Craig Vinci
Regional Manager Mid West and Gascoyne
Telephone 61 8 9956 2175
Mobile 0407 977 130
Email craig.vinci@dlgsc.wa.gov.au

Zelka Kostanich
Regional Officer Gascoyne
Telephone 61 8 9941 0900
Mobile 0437 664 710
Email  zelka.kostanich@dlgsc.wa.gov.au

Chrysan Payne
Regional Support Officer Mid West and Gascoyne
Telephone 61 8 9956 2100
Email chrysan.payne@dlgsc.wa.gov.au

Gascoyne Sportshouse

Within the Gascoyne Sportshouse there are development officers for various sports. These officers play an important role in developing and growing the sport within the region and work in close partnership with the department.

 

Stephen Michael Foundation

Website smfoundation.org.au
Email admin@smfoundation.org.au 

Page reviewed 02 April 2025