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2025 WA Sport Award Nominations Now Open |
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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 honour the remarkable achievements of athletes, coaches, officials, and sporting organisations across Western Australia.
We encourage you to submit nominations for those who have made significant contributions to sports in Western Australia. Whether it’s an athlete who has dominated their discipline, a coach who has inspired excellence, or a club that has fostered community spirit, every nomination helps shine a light on the passion and dedication that drives WA sport.
SportWest is proud to expand the Awards program with two exciting new categories for 2025:
SportWest Chief Executive Officer Troy Kirkham said the new categories reflect the evolving nature of sport and its broader impact on the community.
“These new awards recognise the diverse ways sport connects with our lives, from the road to the lens. The Road Safety Commission Best on Road Award recognises the power of sport to influence positive behaviour and promote safer roads across WA, while the Camera House Leederville Sport Image of the Year honours the power of photography to capture the emotion, energy, and spirit of sport,” said Mr Kirkham.
Winners will be announced at the WA Sport Awards, at Optus Stadium on Thursday 26 February 2026. Nominations close on Monday 1 December, 2025 at 5:00PM. Nominations can be made via the SportWest Website |
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SportWest confirms new partnership with Camera House Leederville |
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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 at the 2025 WA Sport Awards.
With nominations for the 2025 WA Sport Awards now open, Camera House Leederville has snapped up the opportunity to partner with SportWest, becoming the naming rights partner for one of the newest categories — the WA Sport Image of the Year. |
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Media Release |Hon. Jessica Stojkovski - WA athletes make powerful pledge to 'Play Their Part' to end FDV |
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The Cook Government is teaming up with some of the State's top athletes, sporting club leaders and officials to harness the power and influence of sport to help end family and domestic violence.
From the court, track, field and pitch, leaders from Netball WA, Rugby WA, NRL WA, WA Football, Football West, Athletics West, Basketball WA, Hockey WA, Tennis West, Volleyball WA, WA Cricket, Gymnastics WA and SportWest are pledging to 'play their part' ahead of 16 Days in WA.
By signing up to the 16 Days in WA Sports Pledge, the sports are committing to building a culture of respect, standing up for safety and calling out violence whether it shows up on or off the playing field.
The Cook Government initiative recognises the important leadership role athletes and the sporting sector can play in influencing the wider community, importantly men and boys, to help address the scourge of family and domestic violence.
To learn more about how you can make a difference, check out the 16 ways to play your part, or download the digital resources. |
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Women of Sport Leadership Program | End of Program Celebration |
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Join us for an inspiring afternoon as we celebrate the conclusion of the 2025 Women of Sport Leadership Program, a transformative initiative dedicated to empowering women in sport administration across Western Australia.
Hosted by SportWest and proudly supported by the Department of Creative Industries, Tourism and Sport, this event will showcase the achievements of our incredible mentors and mentees. Hear personal stories from participants about their leadership journeys and the impact of tailored networking, education, and mentoring throughout the program.
This celebration marks a significant milestone in advancing gender equity in sport.
Industry leaders, stakeholders, and supporters – we warmly invite you to be part of this special occasion. Come connect, reflect, and celebrate the future of women in sport leadership.
Date: Wednesday 5 November 2025
Venue: Claremont Hotel, 1 Bay View Terrace, Claremont 6010
Time: 4:00pm-6:00pm
RSVP: by Wednesday 29 October 2025
Details: Cocktail food and drink on arrival. Cash bar available.
Cost: SportWest members $25, non-members $38 |
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Navigating the Social Media Changes
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From 10 December 2025, certain social media platforms won’t be allowed to let Australian children under 16 create or keep an account, giving them more time to develop important skills and maturity.
eSafety launched new pages on the social media age restrictions hub, designed to support parents and carers, educators and young people, as we prepare for the restrictions to come into effect.
The eSafety hub is your go-to resource for preparing your school community, from understanding how the age restrictions affect schools to accessing tools that help you communicate these changes to students and parents.
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This Weekend | Perth Lynx Season Opener at Perth HPC |
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The countdown to tip-off is on! WNBL is levelling up this season, and Perth Lynx are leading the charge. Locking in Perth High Performance Centre (Perth HPC) as their official home court, fans can expect top-tier basketball and the ultimate game day experience to match.
Fresh off a win against Lightning, the Lynx are ready to bring the heat again this time against Sydney Flames in First Nations Round this Sunday 26th of October. With a talented roster, a fresh look and new home venue, Perth Lynx are set for a strong season, so come be part of action and help bring the home court advantage.
With kids’ tickets from only $5 and adults from $15, get behind women’s basketball, enjoy a great afternoon out with the family, and don’t miss the much-anticipated first home game of the season! |
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Last Chance to secure a place for this Professional Development Opportunity | Sport Experience Design: The Immersion Workshop |
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Reframing Participation Through the Eyes of Players, Parents, and Volunteers
Following his sold-out presentation at the 2025 WA Sport Industry Conference, SportWest is proud to offer a unique professional development opportunity with Andrew O'Loughlin commencing on Thursday 30 October before he returns to the east coast.
This two-part series begins with a half-day workshop designed to take sport administrators out of the office and into the game— exploring the moments that can make or break the sport experience from the view of the participant.
You will leave with a refreshed perspective, strategies, and a toolkit to support the implementation of actions that you can apply to your role working at a State Sporting Association. This will be supported by an online check point discussion (Part 2) four weeks later.
Part 1: Thursday 30 October | 10.15am-1.30pm | Sport HQ Precinct
Part 2: Thursday 27 November | 2.00pm-3.00pm | Teams (online)
Places are limited to a maximum two participants per State Sporting Association and will sell out. Please ensure that you can attend both sessions before registering.
Registrations will close Sunday 26 October. |
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True Sport Respectful Relationships eLearning |
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This interactive online eLearning course has been developed in partnership with Starick and eTrainu to help sporting clubs and organisations understand, promote, and embed respectful relationships within their communities.
The course covers key topics including respect, equality, inclusion, and how to take action to prevent family and domestic violence - on and off the field.
Whether you're a coach, volunteer, athlete, or administrator, this course equips you with a foundational understanding of family and domestic violence, the principles of primary prevention, and the importance of respectful relationships education. |
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