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The department provides a vital service to regional communities across the State.
Our eleven offices across nine regions play an important role in the provision of sport and recreation opportunities in regional WA. We achieve this through people and organisational development projects, local partnerships and funding support for facilities and programs.
The department’s regional staff contribute to a broad range of agendas in partnership with the sport and recreation industry, regional development commissions, other State Government agencies, local government and non-government organisations.
The department ensures sport and recreation is positioned so future investment decisions ensure liveable regional communities and it supports healthy and active lifestyles.
Engagement with regional development stakeholders is a particular focus of the regional service. As each Regional Development Commission develops its Regional Investment Blueprint, the department ensures sport and recreation is positioned so that future investment decisions ensure liveable regional communities and it supports healthy and active lifestyles.
The department provides a range of services to regional WA including a number of funding opportunities to ensure sport and recreation is as accessible and vibrant in the regions as it is in the metropolitan area.
More information on regional funding
The department provides free office space to regional sport and recreation development personnel (paid and volunteer) in our nine offices. The aim of the Sportshouse model is to support sport and recreation organisations in the delivery of their development services to regional WA.
The Gascoyne has a diverse range of recreational activities.
The Goldfields region has a diverse range of sport and recreation activities and facilities.
The Great Southern is a region which offers one of the State's most diverse range of sport and recreation pursuits.
Sport and recreation in the Kimberley has its own unique characteristics.
The Mid West is a busy region when it comes to sport and recreation, it offers a diverse range of activities and is serviced by a dedicated sports administration centre.
Indoor or outdoor action, land or water, the Peel region has it all when it comes to sport and recreation pursuits.
The Pilbara offers a wide range of sporting and recreational activities due to the region's unique climate and geography.
The South West has plenty on offer for sport and recreational enthusiasts. Known for its world class surfing, outdoor activities and traditional sport and recreation.
With so many small communities in the Wheatbelt, sport and recreation plays a vital role.