The Pilbara offers a wide range of sporting and recreational activities due to the region's unique climate and geography.
Karratha and Port Hedland are the major regional centres where most activities take place.
The Pilbara climate ranges from tropical to semi-desert, with temperatures sometimes reaching 45c in summer.
These conditions, combined with the idyllic seasons of winter and spring, ensure a diverse range of sport and recreation interests are pursued all year.
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.
A dual language Yawuru and English edition of a classic baby book has been launched — it is titled Nyamangarru Jalygurr/Baby Ways.
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.
Deadline for industry submissions extended until 1 September 2022.
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.
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.
11 regional art galleries from Beverley to Port Hedland have been awarded $346,000 through the second round of the State Government's Public Regional Galleries Improvement Fund.
Nine regional arts and cultural organisations have been funded by the Community Participation and Inclusion Program, which is part of the State Government's $20 million four-year Regional Arts and Cultural Investment Program (RACIP).
The Regional and Remote Festivals Fund offers up to $50,000 for the presentation of arts and cultural activities at regional festivals.
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.
The department works closely with a range of stakeholders in the Pilbara region. These include local governments, the Pilbara Development Commission, State Government agencies and not-for-profit organisations.
Jodie Swaffer(Monday, Wednesday and Thursday)Regional Officer (Including Aboriginal Services)Telephone 61 8 9182 2123Mobile 0488 906 129Email Jodie Swaffer
Morgan Mair(Monday, Wednesday and Thursday)Regional Officer (Including Aboriginal Services)Telephone 61 8 9182 2123Email Morgan Mair
Jaci Rothe(Tuesday to Friday)Regional Administration OfficerTelephone 61 8 9182 2120
Within the Pilbara Sportshouse there are Development Officers for cricket, Australian Rules Football, rugby and Garnduwa. These officers play an important role in developing and growing sport and recreation within the region and work in close partnership with the department.
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Sarthak MishraCommunity Participation Officer — PilbaraTelephone 61 8 6181 0700Mobile 0434 605 565Email Sarthak Mishra
Rochelle DolbyWest Pilbara Active Community CoordinatorMobile 0407 851 161Email Rochelle Dolby
Vicki AgnewRegional Development ManagerTelephone 61 8 9182 2125Mobile 0455 661 633Website www.wafootball.com.au Email Vicki Agnew