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 Australia. A key deliverable of the True Sport Parent Engagement Strategy, the survey gathered insights from more than 667 parents and carers representing over 1,300 children participating in more than 50 sports across Western Australia.

The report captures a snapshot of the factors influencing family participation, revealing what matters most to parents and carers as they support their children’s sport experience. As the key enablers of junior sport participation, parents play a critical role beyond financial and logistical support, navigating the emotional highs and lows of the sporting journey alongside their children.

The findings provide the sector with fresh insights to inform decision-making, celebrate what is working well, and continue to evolve the experience of sport across Western Australia.

We invite you to read the full report and explore the findings.