Finalists for the 2024 WA Sport Awards have been confirmed, with Olympic medallists, community clubs and a host of volunteers set to be honoured when

SportWest is thrilled to announce the resounding success of the recent Women of Sport Christmas Luncheon, presented by Hyundai, which raised an impressive $6,420 for

Meet Kathryn and Joseph Salt! Joseph is one of our esteemed Voices of Children and Young People Advisory Group members, as well as being a

Following the SportWest Annual General Meeting on Wednesday 27 November 2024, SportWest is thrilled to announce two new Board Members have been elected by our

Today marks the start of the 16 days in WA campaign, which runs from 25th November through to the 10th December. These are two important days on

SportWest, proudly supports the WA Government, and the Department of Communities in the 16 Days in WA Campaign. The 16 Days in WA campaign runs

SportWest are excited to announce that nominations for the 2024 WA Sport Awards are now open! This is a wonderful opportunity to recognize and celebrate

SportWest congratulates all the Australian athletes that competed in the 2024 Paris Olympic Games, with special mention to our very own Western Australian athletes. Western

SportWest and rebel Sport are thrilled to announce the outstanding individuals who have been named the rebel Sport Community Sport Champions for the Autumn Season.

SportWest, together with the Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries, are pleased to announce the launch our new Women of Sport Programs. This

Awarded the inaugural RSM Australia Community Sport Volunteer of the Year, at the 2023 WA Sport Awards in February, Connor Clarke exemplifies the true spirit

National Volunteer Week 2024 is a celebration of the diverse passions and talents everyone brings to volunteering, recognising that there is “Something for Everyone’. At the

In a testament to the growing interest in fostering gender equality within the WA Sports Industry, the Women of Sport Network Advisory Group is thrilled

The City of Swan has become the first Local Government in WA to activate SportWest Membership this month, with the City of Swan staff looking

The True Sport Conference, Powered by SportWest and supported by The Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries, is thrilled to announce that registrations

SportWest are thrilled to be announced as a successful applicant in the AIM WA Community training Grant (organisation category) for 2024. Thanks to the Australian

True Sport are now accepting expressions of interest to join our new Voices of Children and Young People Advisory Group.   The Voices of Children

On behalf of the Board of SportWest, I would like to inform our members and stakeholders that our Chief Executive Officer Matt Fulton has accepted

In a new initiative aimed at promoting child safety and well-being in sports, the launch of the True Sport Child Safeguarding Pilot Series marks a

SportWest proudly hosted the third RAP Rings session last Friday 22nd March at the home of the Fremantle Dockers Football Club in the Cockburn Aquatic

On Wednesday the 13th of March, the SportWest Mental Health Champions Network attended their first session out of SportHQ. Invitees were treated to a two-hour

SportWest is seeking expressions of interest for up to two SportWest members to join the Women of Sport Network (WoSN) Advisory Group. The purpose of

SportWest are pleased to announce our Summer rebel Sport Community Champions – Amanda Marriot (Basketball), and Thomas Clarke (Volleyball). Our two recipients showed an outstanding

Article Written by Aaron Kirby | The West Australia A nation-lifting performance at the FIFA World Cup has Sam Kerr, right, on the verge of

Article Written by Aaron Kirby | The West Australia Para-athletics starlet Rhiannon Clarke and track cyclist veteran Matthew Richardson have been recognised for stellar 2023

SportWest acknowledges the release of the Concussion and Brain Health Position Statement from the Australian Institute of Sport (AIS) earlier today, which brings together the

Article Written by Aaron Kirby | The West Australia A resurrected cricket career and high-flying gold medal have earned Mitch Marsh and Pole vaulter Nina

Article Written by Aaron Kirby | The West Australia Record-setting rower Annabelle McIntyre could become just the second athlete from the discipline to take home

Article Written by Aaron Kirby | The West Australia Superstar West Australian cyclist Jai Hindley is in the running for a third prestigious Sports Star

Article Written by Aaron Kirby | The West Australia Superstar golf siblings Minjee and Min Woo Lee have made history, becoming the first-ever brother-sister duo

Making it’s debut at the 2023 WA Sport Awards, the RSM Australia Volunteer of the Year Award recognises a volunteer from community sport in Western

Following its inauguration at the 2021 SportWest Awards, The Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries (DLGSC) Sports Administrator of the Year is back

The Sport Initiative of the Year award recognises the work of individuals, clubs, teams, groups or organisations (including SSAs) who have succeeded in enabling more

SportWest and rebel Sport are pleased to announce the recipient of our rebel Community Sport Volunteer for the season of Spring, Shaun Barnett. Actively engaged

SportWest and rebel Sport are pleased to announce the recipient of our rebel Community Sport Champion for the season of Spring, Lincoln Vile. Lincoln is

SportWest are excited to announce that tickets for the 2023 WA Sport Awards are now open! Limited $115 early bird tickets are available for purchase,

Following the SportWest Annual General Meeting on Monday 27 November 2023, we are pleased to announce the election of one (1) new Board Member, the

The True Sport Child Safeguarding resources have been developed to assist sporting organisations in navigating and understanding child safeguarding information aligned to the National Principles for Child Safe

On Thursday, 2nd November, SportWest hosted the True Sport Child Safeguarding Forum at Royal Perth Golf Club. Over 120 representatives from the sporting industry, government

In accordance with Rule 18.2 of the SportWest Constitution, nominations are sought for suitably qualified individuals who wish to be considered for election as a

Dear Members, I am writing to inform you that this afternoon it has been announced that our current CEO, Matt Fulton, will be joining WAIS

SportWest, the peak industry body for sport in Western Australia today launched a new True Sport initiative addressing poor sideline behaviour in sport. The True

SportWest are pleased to share that this afternoon, the Premier of Western Australia, Hon. Roger Cook and the Minister for Sport and Recreation, Hon. David

After a period of 18 months of engaging with stakeholders, conducting a detailed review and completing long term planning, SportWest, with the support of DLGSC,

We’re thrilled to have been announced as a winner at the 2023 Australian Sport, Recreation and Play Innovation Awards in the category of “Social Value

SportWest is working to build a more connected and informed industry. To help in this journey, we are pleased to announce SportWest Connect, networking cohorts giving

Following an incredible month, Mitchell Durham has been awarded, the rebel Sport Champion for the month of May. Mitchell was selected to represent Australia at

Tony become the Assistant Records Officer for Swimming WA from 1980 to 1983 and from 1983 to 1986 Tony was promoted to Records Officer. The

SportWest confirms that, following the findings of the District Court of Western Australian in June 2023, it has revoked Barry Cable’s 1966 Sport Star of the Year Award.

Western Australia has been the home of hockey in Australia for the last 38 years and following last year’s Government $135-million bid success, Perth will

SportWest pays honour to all Western Australians recognised in the Kings Birthday Honour list including: Edwin Taylor (OAM) – For service to motor sports |

SportWest, in conjunction with the Working with Children (WWC) Screening Unit and the Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries, are offering a free

SportWest in partnership with rebel Sport recently opened nominations for the Community Sport Champion of the Month. In 2022 this award recognised on-field champions, acknowledging

This is your chance to shape Australia’s future strategy on sport and recreation participation. On Wednesday a range of representatives from the sector were involved

Weightlifting young gun, Oliver Saxton wins rebel Sport Community Sport Champion for the month of April! Ollie recently travelled to Townsville, QLD as part of

On Wednesday, 5th April, SportWest hosted over 180 Industry professionals at the IWD #EmbraceEquity in Sport Forum. Attendees had the opportunity to hear from keynote

Concussion has growing visibility as a challenge for professional sports leagues in Australia and around the world. But when it comes to community sport, how

Sport is central to communities throughout Western Australia, it is the setting that transforms people. Where a jersey has the power to bring individuals together

The Healthway Healthy Club Award aligns with Healthway’s commitment to improving the health of all West Australians. The Award recognises a sporting club who is

Following its inauguration at the 2021 SportWest Awards, The Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries (DLGSC) Sports Administrator of the Year is back.

Organised community sport provides opportunities to promote mental health and wellbeing, to increase mental health ‘literacy’ and prevent the onset of mental health challenges. The

The past 12 months have provided some amazing performances from sport in Western Australia. The performance of West Australian athletes during the 2020 Tokyo Olympic

Today marks the start of the 16 days in WA campaign, which runs from 25th November through to the 10th December. These are two important days on

Nominations for the 2022 SportWest Awards are now open!The SportWest Awards are Western Australia’s premier sports awards and enable the community to recognise excellence in

Keeping children and young people safe during their time in sport is paramount. In the lead up to Children’s Week, SportWest convened a Child Safeguarding in

SportWest is pleased to highlight an upcoming mental health initiative focusing on supporting State Sporting Association (SSA) staff to understand and respond to mental health

Congratulations to Laura Archer for being awarded the Rebel Community Sport Champion for the Month of August! Laura was nominated for the award by Hockey

On behalf of the Western Australian Sporting Industry, SportWest offers our deepest condolences to the Royal Family as they mourn the loss of Her Majesty,

Plastics have become part of our everyday life. They are inexpensive, convenient and used in many applications. However, the single-use nature of many of these

Clubs and organisations in Western Australia can apply for the equipment and uniforms they need to get more young Australians playing sport more often. The program

What if I told you that if you made an investment on the stock exchange, you were going to reap a return of 700 per

West Australian athletes have brought home a swag of medals following a very successful Birmingham Commonwealth Games. WA delivered 19 Gold, 15 Silver and 9 Bronze

This week, Infrastructure WA tabled its final State Infrastructure Strategy in Parliament. SportWest provided a response to the draft report in August last year, when