
2026 Remuneration and Benefits Report
SportWest has released the latest WA Sport Industry Remuneration & Benefits Report, providing the a comprehensive picture of workforce trends, remuneration and employee benefits across

SportWest has released the latest WA Sport Industry Remuneration & Benefits Report, providing the a comprehensive picture of workforce trends, remuneration and employee benefits across

We’re proud to announce Ian Ainger and Craig Baker as this fortnight’s recipients of the WA Local Sporting Stars Volunteer Recognition Program. Ian has been

SportWest is pleased to release the findings of the inaugural Parent Perspectives Survey, delivered in partnership with the WA Government and The University of Western

SportWest is excited to continue its road safety journey following the announcement of an additional $560,000 investment from the Cook Labor Government to expand the successful Best on

We’re proud to announce Gail Butterworth and Ian Gillon as this fortnight’s recipients of the WA Local Sporting Stars Volunteer Recognition Program. Gail has made

The stage is set – now we need your voice. Abstract submissions are now open for the 2026 WA Sport Industry Conference, taking place 14

The WA Local Sports Stars Volunteer Recognition Program is proud to recognise two outstanding volunteers whose dedication is making a lasting impact in community sport.

SportWest welcomes the release of the Western Australian Parliament’s After the Bell: Community Use of Public School Facilities report, which reinforces the important role that school facilities

SportWest has prepared the following summary highlighting key guidance and recommended actions outlined by the Australian Sports Commission (ASC) to help SportWest members understand and

We proudly acknowledge the Western Australians recognised in the 2026 King’s Birthday Honours. These individuals represent the very best of our community. From sport and

We’re proud to announce Cassandra Matsumoto and Kelly Osborne as this fortnights recipients of the WA Local Sporting Stars Volunteer Recognition Program. Cassandra Matsumomto is

SportWest has today marked a significant milestone in its reconciliation journey, officially launching its Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) alongside the unveiling of its First Nations

We’re proud to announce Indiah Reidy and Erin Stocks as this fortnights recipients of the WA Local Sporting Stars Volunteer Recognition Program. Indiah is an outstanding

You’re Invited to Share Your Feedback on Best on Road SportWest is inviting everyone who has been involved in the Best on Road initiative to take part

The 2026–27 Federal Budget delivers a broadly positive outcome for Australian sport, particularly given the current global economic pressures and wider Government spending priorities. While

The 2026–27 WA State Budget delivers several positive investments that reinforce the important role sport and recreation plays in building healthier, more connected and resilient

We’re proud to announce Steve Cook and Georgia Butler as this fortnights recipients of the WA Local Sporting Stars Volunteer Recognition Program. Steve has been a driving force behind Karratha Hockey for

SportWest is proud to announce a new four-year partnership with leading Australian manufacturer Felton Industries, reinforcing a shared commitment to strengthening sport and recreation communities

SportWest is proud to announce the extension of its partnership with Camerahouse Leederville, who will continue as the naming rights partner of the WA Sport

We’re proud to announce Mason Watts and Sharon Barrett as this fortnights recipients of the WA Local Sporting Stars Volunteer Recognition Program. Mason Watts’ passion for community sport has transformed

SportWest is warning that escalating fuel prices are having a significant and growing impact on the delivery of community sport across Western Australia, with regional

Two extraordinary volunteers, Dawn Pereira and Gabrielle D’Agnone-Doyle, have been announced as the first recipients of the WA Local Sporting Stars Volunteer Recognition Program, celebrating

SportWest is proud to announce a new two-year partnership with We Make A Difference, an organisation dedicated to helping individuals and organisations reduce cost-of-living pressures through exclusive savings

As part of SportWest’s stewardship of the WA Hall of Champions, we are inviting State and National Sporting Organisations, Peak Bodies or Professional Sporting Clubs

SportWest welcomes the State Government’s new Position Statement – Public Open Space, which replaces Development Control Policy 2.3 – Public Open Space in Residential Areas,

Hon. Rita Saffioti | Deputy Premier; Treasurer; Minister for Transport; Sport and Recreation Volunteers across Western Australia’s sporting community will be recognised through the new

We’re celebrating the many ways women shape sport across Western Australia. Throughout March, we’re highlighting events across a wide range of sports to coincide with

WA golf superstar Minjee Lee has broken through to claim the 2025 WA Sport Star award after a phenomenal year which saw her claim her

Volunteers across Western Australia’s sporting community will be recognised through the new WA Local Sporting Stars Volunteer Recognition Program. The program celebrates the vital role volunteers

Having made a collective commitment nearing two centuries to sport in Western Australia, three individuals will be celebrated when they receive the May Campbell Medal

Behind every remarkable sporting performance is a coach whose belief, guidance, and expertise shape the journey. The RSM Australia Coach of the Year Award celebrates

The revolutioniseSPORT Community Club of the Year Award recognises clubs that go beyond the game, creating safe, inclusive environments, building resilience, and delivering exceptional impact

Sport is built on moments of brilliance — and behind those moments stand officials whose integrity, precision, and leadership make every contest possible. The ActiveXchange

The Community Sporting Event of the Year Award recognises events that unite communities, inspire participation, and create lasting impact beyond the playing field. This year’s

Road safety is everyone’s responsibility, and this year’s finalists for the inaugural Road Safety Commission Best on Road Award have gone above and beyond to

The WA Sport Awards shine a spotlight on organisations that go above and beyond to make sport accessible, inclusive, and impactful, through our Organisation of

Western Australia’s sporting community is set to shine brighter than ever as SportWest proudly announces the finalists for the 2025 WA Sport Awards. This year

As 2025 draws to a close, SportWest is proud to reflect on a year of collaboration and impact—working alongside the WA Government to strengthen communities

25 November 2025 marks the beginning of this year’s 16 Days in WA, a campaign urging all Western Australians to take action to end violence against

After four decades of celebrating Western Australia’s sporting greats, the Western Australian Institute of Sport (WAIS) has entrusted SportWest with custodianship of the WA Sporting

In a historic announcement, Perth has officially been named the host city for the 2030 Gay Games, triumphing over Denver, Colorado in a competitive global

SportWest is proud to welcome Camera House Leederville as the naming rights partner for the inaugural WA Sport Image of the Year, to be presented

SportWest is thrilled to announce that nominations for the prestigious 2025 WA Sport Awards are officially open! This annual celebration offers a unique opportunity to

SportWest has engaged the Australian Institute of Management Western Australia (AIM WA) to provide a professional development opportunity to current and emerging managers within sport.

SportWest has partnered with Maxiblock ahead of the WA summer, with the Western Australian brand signing on as the Preferred Sunscreen Provider of SportWest for

SportWest has extended its partnership with SportsLink Travel for a further two years, with the leading sports travel business continuing as the organisation’s preferred travel

SportWest is proud to announce its recognition as a finalist in the 2025 WA Mental Health Awards, under the Promotion or Prevention Award category for

SportWest, the peak industry body for sport in Western Australia. SportWest exists to provide leadership, advocacy and enhance the capability of the Western Australian sport

Complete the Survey In partnership with the WA Government and The University of Western Australia, SportWest is proud to launch the next phase of our

In every corner of Western Australia, sport has the power to unite communities, shape lives and create lasting impact. But great sport doesn’t happen by

SportWest is proud to announce the launch of its newest True Sport initiative, True Sport Respectful Relationships. A bold step toward embedding respect, equality, inclusion,

Managing people and navigating workplace challenges can be complex; we know it’s something our members are constantly having to deal with. That’s why SportWest has

Two emerging leaders. Two powerful stories. One inspiring morning. This morning we had the privilege of hearing from two of our Emerging Leaders as part

The Road Safety Commission and SportWest have entered into a partnership targeting new innovations to reduce the instances of road trauma on Western Australia’s roads.

SportWest and Hyundai Australia have agreed to a two-year extension of their partnership, with one of the world’s most innovative automotive brands, increasing their commitment

After a year stacked with dazzling displays of athletic prowess, Nina Kennedy has been named the Western Australia Sport Star at the 2024 WA Sport

Three remarkable individuals will be celebrated for their unwavering commitment and decades of service to WA sport, with the trio set to receive the May

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

SportWest, the peak body for sport in Western Australia, is proud to stand united with the Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries, Department

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

SportWest and revolutioniseSPORT have agreed to a three-year extension of their partnership to remain as SportWest’s Official Technology Partner and retain naming rights to the

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 and ISC Sport have agreed to a three-year extension of their partnership, with the global brand to continue as the Preferred Apparel Partner for

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

The WA Sports Star Award is now back within the reach of some of the most prominent products of the WA sports system, with those

SportWest is pleased to announce a new partnership with SportsLink Travel as the preferred travel and tour partner of SportWest. With a strong history and

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 ActiveXchange have extended their partnership to see the award-winning ActiveXchange for Sport platform remain in use across a number of State Sport Associations

SportWest is pleased to confirm an extension to the partnership with Perth based marketing services provider 3BY2 for a further two years to 30 June

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 is very pleased to announce the appointment of Troy Kirkham as our next Chief Executive Officer. SportWest Chair Liam Twigger said, “We are very

The True Sport Conference, held on Tuesday, 11th June 2024, at Optus Stadium on Whadjuk Noongar land along the beautiful Swan River, brought together over

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, the peak industry body for sport in Western Australia, is thrilled to announce the relaunch of its True Sport Sideline Behaviour Marketing Campaign, aimed

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

SportWest is thrilled to announce the successful application for funding from Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries (DLGSC) to increase the delivery the

Matilda’s superstar Samantha Kerr has taken her place among the greats of Western Australian sport, claiming the coveted WA Sports Star Award for the third

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

Decades of Dedication: Service to Sport Award Honours Jan Cooper, Tony Ball, and David Neesham SportWest proudly announces the recognition of three remarkable individuals for












