The Goldfields region has a diverse range of sport and recreation activities and facilities.
Sport and recreation plays a vital role in the Goldfields, particularly in the major centres of Kalgoorlie-Boulder and Esperance, where there are a multitude of quality sporting and recreational facilities.
The Goldfields Oasis is recognised as one of the best regional sports venues in Australia. The complex includes playing fields, pool facilities which includes a 50m indoor pool, gymnasium and multiple indoor sporting facilities.
Esperance is known for outstanding community facilities. Combined with a unique semi-rural lifestyle and an unspoiled coastal environment, Esperance provides the right balance between family, work and play.
Regional athletes, coaches and officials are the beneficiaries of funding to 9 special programs around Western Australia that will help them achieve their sporting dreams.
Western Australian Olympians Nina Kennedy and Nicholas Timmings will leave their pole vault and sled behind as they jet off to the East Kimberley region to visit communities in Kununurra, Halls Creek, Wyndham, Frogs Hollow and Warmun.
4 projects, ranging from an on-country camp in Wilkinkarra to create large scale visual artworks to a touring yellow bus that will demonstrate the Yindjibarndi people's enduring connection to country, have received a major funding boost from the State Government.
The Next Level Regional Grants are part of the State Government's Regional Arts and Culture Investment Program (RACIP), which invests in regional Western Australia to support liveable and vibrant communities.
For the first time, thousands of rare and remarkable items in museums, cultural centres and private collections across Western Australia have been brought together in a new online portal.
The third instalment of the much-anticipated series — Mystery Road: Origin — is set to premiere on ABC TV at 8.30pm on Sunday 3 July, with all six episodes available to binge watch on ABC iview.
Seven locally produced shows, including a production of 'Sydney II — Lost and Found' by Theatre 180 Inc, will tour regional Western Australia thanks to a $514,000 State Government funding program.
The Goldfields Banned Drinkers Register (BDR) trial is now in full effect, meaning all customers require approved photo identification to buy takeaway alcohol.
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.
Talking about the huge value of sport and recreation volunteers may well be preaching to the choir but it never hurts to make just a little bit more noise about them.
Western Australia's biggest-ever trails forum is being held in Albany today to discuss how the state can harness the economic potential of some of our fastest growing pastimes — hiking, trail running and mountain biking.
Health Minister Roger Cook today announced the WA Country Football League (WACFL) has been awarded a three-year Healthway grant totalling $855,000 to continue its mental health promotion program.
The department works closely with a range of stakeholders in the Goldfields region. These include local governments, the Goldfields-Esperance Development Commission, State Government agencies and not-for-profit organisations.
Erin BondRegional Manager GoldfieldsTelephone 61 8 9022 5806Mobile 0419 219 576Email erin.bond@dlgsc.wa.gov.au
Brad StaceyRegional OfficerTelephone 61 8 9022 5805Mobile 0409 021 933Email brad.stacey@dlgsc.wa.gov.au
Jenny SmithRegional Support Officer Telephone 61 8 9022 5800Email jenny.smith@dlgsc.wa.gov.au
Within the Goldfields Sportshouse there are development officers for cricket, football (Australian Rules and soccer) and basketball. These officers play an important role in developing and growing the sport within the region and work in close partnership with the department.
Donna CoughlanGoldfields — Regional Development OfficerTelephone 0409 207 389Website www.basketballwa.asn.auEmail donna.coughlan@basketballwa.asn.au
Geoff HobbaGoldfields — Regional Development OfficerTelephone 0409 587 791Website www.basketballwa.asn.auEmail geoff.hobba@basketballwa.asn.au
Gabby MoranGoldfields-Community Participation OfficerMobile 0481 994 115Website www.footballwest.com.auEmail gabby.moran@footballwest.com.au
Gemma HarrisonGoldfields — Regional Development SpecialistMobile 0417 179 463Website www.wafc.com.auEmail gharrison@wafc.com.au
Andrew Hayes Goldfields — Country Cricket Coordinator/Cricket ManagerMobile 0411 056 573Website www.waca.com.auEmail andrew.hayes@wacricket.com.au
Shane TobinTelephone 0418 557 397Email Shane.tobin@esperance.wa.gov.au
Tony Chisholm (Chairman)Email goldfieldssportsdevelopment@gmail.comFacebook www.facebook.com/goldfieldssportsdevelopment