Indoor or outdoor action, land or water, the Peel region has it all when it comes to sport and recreation pursuits.
The region’s moderate climate and distinctive physical features (beaches, Harvey Estuary and Darling Scarp) provide an excellent opportunity to enjoy a diverse range of outdoor passive and active recreational activities.
Our well established trails have mountain bike enthusiasts, canoeists and hikers travelling from around the world to explore.
Sporting facilities cater for family and junior sporting activities, with several venues suitable for major sporting events. With excellent accommodation choices, natural attractions and proximity to the metropolitan region, the Peel is fast becoming a major sporting event mecca.
Our regional sporting associations are dedicated to developing their sport by increasing participation, developing clear pathways for talented athletes and organisational development. The department offers support to our regional associations and local sport and recreation clubs in developing and meeting their strategic objectives.
With the safe transition plan locked in 5 February next year, the WA Government has recently launched a campaign to attract visitors, students, investors and workers back to the State.
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.
Hikers and volunteers who use the Bibbulmun Track will soon benefit from new online resources to help make their journey easier.
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.
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Leveraged Creative and Cultural Planning program closing soon.
Local governments across the Peel and South West regions have received funding through the Every Club Grant Scheme to support local club development programs.
The Targeted Participation Program is continuing to provide funding for organisations to promote participation and active engagement of communities in sport and active recreation.
A series of free club networking opportunities and volunteer think tanks challenged clubs’ thinking and approach to volunteering.
The State Government's successful risk-share program for the live performance industry has now reopened and includes a wider range of ticketed events.
Primary school children are being encouraged to let out their inner hero as part of the Olympics Unleashed program.
$232,000 awarded in 2021-22 round of Every Club grant scheme. Funding supports sport and recreation clubs to build their organisational capacity and capability of governance, planning and management practices
The department works closely with a range of stakeholders in the Peel region. These include local governments, the Peel Development Commission, State Government agencies and not-for-profit organisations.
Troy JonesRegional Manager Peel/South WestTelephone 61 8 9550 3129Mobile 0417 954 944Email Troy Jones
Leanne PeeblesRegional Officer Telephone 61 8 9550 3193Email Leanne Peebles
Orazio SantaluciaProject OfficerTelephone 9550 3130Email Orazio Santalucia
Within the Peel Sportshouse there are Development Officers for cricket, hockey, basketball, soccer, rugby and the Peel Regional Academy of Sport. These officers play an important role in developing and growing sport and recreation within the region and work in close partnership with the department.
Brodie GreenRegional Cricket ManagerMobile 0411 056 589Email Brodie Green
Website www.waca.com.au
Belinda OldfieldAdministratorMobile 0418 944 109Email Belinda Oldfield
Angus StreetGame Development OfficerMobile 0437 329 633Email Angus Street
Website www.nrlwa.com.au
Tracey Van der LaanProject OfficerMobile 0409 267 867Email Tracey Van der Laan
Website www.pras.com.au
Cassie NicolDevelopment OfficerMobile 0455 988 869Email Cassie Nicol
Sandy WilliamsAdministratorMobile 0488 953 555Email Sandy Williams
Website www.peelhockey.com.au
Sally AllardyceMembers Services CoordinatorMobile 0417 967 653Email Sally Allardyce
Tracey Del ToroDevelopment CoordinatorMobile 0427 426 284Email Tracey Del Toro
Krista StirlingOfficials Coordinator — Metro/PeelMobile 0419 941 290Email Krista Stirling
Website www.wa.netball.com.au