More people, more active outdoors.
Outdoor active recreation makes a huge contribution to the health and wellbeing of individuals and communities in Western Australia. Every day, Western Australians enjoy our State's unique outdoor lifestyle — whether walking, riding, exploring, exercising, paddling or engaging in a range of outdoor adventures activities.
In 2019, DLGSC conducted an extensive consultation process with a range of government, commercial and recreation sector stakeholders to develop a framework for outdoor recreation in Western Australia: More People More Active Outdoors. This framework guides local and regional outdoor recreation planning to maximise the benefits for all Western Australians.
DLGSC has since engaged with the Western Australian recreation sector through a series of workshops across state-wide locations. Engaging with key stakeholders at state and local government, recreation industry organisations, service providers, clubs and participation groups, is essential to determine the best strategies to support and enhance the sector.
To drive the More People More Active Outdoors framework, DLGSC is committed to delivering outcomes that have been condensed into the following four key areas:
The Recreation Team can be contacted at recreation@dlgsc.wa.gov.au.
$5000 to $50,000 is available for innovative projects that help get more people involved in outdoor active recreation activities in WA.
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Our recreation camps are special places where Western Australians of all ages can participate in unique outdoor activities.
Outdoors October kicks off this Saturday 1 October with a month-long celebration of outdoor active recreation, encouraging Western Australians to start planning their outdoors adventure.
The State Government is stepping up its support for the town of Collie, with the next section of the Wiilman Bilya trail now open.
The State Government has swung into action on its $2.6 million election commitment for an all-abilities play space in the City of Wanneroo in Perth’s north.
Western Australians now have more reason than ever to get active outside with 22 recreation projects throughout the State sharing $427,000 in funding.
The State Government has invested in a new website making it possible for anyone to access Western Australia's world-class trails network.
The State Government is investing $400,000 to encourage more Western Australians to get active outdoors.
The Candance Dance Studio Bunbury is providing opportunities in DanceSport for people with special needs through the ‘Shall we Dance Sport’ project.
Going on camp holds so many special memories — and now there’s another reason for those memories to be great.
Collie's transformation into a recreation and adventure tourism hub continues, with Wellington National Park expanded by over 7000 hectares and the completion of the first 15km stage of the region's new mountain bike trails network.
Hikers and volunteers who use the Bibbulmun Track will soon benefit from new online resources to help make their journey easier.
A record number of people gathered in Albany for the WA Trails and Recreation Forum 2021.
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.
Do you enjoy walking or cycling on the trails of the Great Southern? Are you interested in meeting new people and spending time outdoors for a good cause?
Have a great trails project you’d like to bring to life? Applications for the WA Hiking Participation Grants program are now open.
Another reason to celebrate Outdoors October is the WA Trails and Recreation Forum 2021.
The much-loved Camp Quaranup Community Open Day happens on Saturday 16 October.
Community organisations or local governments can now apply for funding for programs that boost participation in hiking and trail running.
More than $168,000 will be shared among 15 local governments and community organisations in a new grants program to increase participation in, and develop, the State's hiking industry.
A new $750,000 funding program has been announced to support innovative projects that encourage physical activity.
The State Government has dropped in with good news for local skateboarders and BMX riders in Morley, allocating $2.5 million to replace the ageing Wotton Reserve Skate Park and BMX track.
Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries246 Vincent Street, Leederville WA 6007PO Box 8349, Perth Business Centre WA 6849Email recreation@dlgsc.wa.gov.au