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.
The funds are provided through the Community Place Based Grants program which supports the development and facilitation of co-designed, place-based structured holiday and out of school hours programs in the Kimberley, Goldfields, Pilbara and Gascoyne regions.
The Newman structured school holiday and out of school hours program will provide young people in the area greater opportunities to participate in high-quality sport, recreation and culturally based activities and experiences.
The program aims to address the gaps in servicing provided for local children and young people through the introduction of planned activities and programs in the out of school hours, weekend and school holiday periods.
The program is coordinated by YMCA WA and is co-designed and supported by a range of government and non-government community partners.
Funding will assist partners to deliver activities through the provision of staffing, facility hire, equipment, training and providing healthy food choices to participants across all activities.
The Community Place Based Grants program is administered by the State Government through the Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries.
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.
Chrysan PayneRegional Support OfficerMid West and GascoyneTelephone 61 8 9956 2100Email chrysan.payne@dlgsc.wa.gov.au
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.
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