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 projects have been funded through the Aboriginal Arts Commissioning Fund as part of the Regional Arts and Cultural Investment Program (RACIP) that was launched by the State Government in 2019.
The fund supports Aboriginal artists, producers, storytellers, arts and cultural organisations, and organisations that work with Aboriginal people to deliver projects that encourage the expression and preservation of traditional and contemporary regional Western Australian Aboriginal cultures through the development of significant and large-scale works.
Projects showcase the unique stories of Western Australian First Nations peoples and contribute important employment opportunities for regional Aboriginal artists, arts workers and communities.
The four projects have been awarded $987,100, bringing the total invested in the program to more than $1.8 million since 2019.
The following four projects were successful in the 2021-2022 funding round:
The RACIP is delivered by the Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries, with funding from the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development.
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.
Lauren RamplingRegional OfficerTelephone 61 8 9949 3015Mobile 0437 664 710Email lauren.rampling@dlgsc.wa.gov.au
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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