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2025 WA Sport Awards | Last Chance for Early Bird Tickets!
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The countdown is on! Early bird ticket sales for the WA Sport Awards are ending soon, and this is your chance to secure your seat at Western Australia’s most prestigious celebration of sporting excellence.
Join us for an unforgettable evening as we honour the athletes, coaches, officials, volunteers and organisations who have gone above and beyond to make sport in WA extraordinary. This is more than an awards night – it’s a celebration of passion, dedication and achievement across our entire sporting community.
Early bird pricing won’t last – tickets are only available at this special rate until 11:59PM Sunday 25 January.
We also have an exciting weekend ahead, with the announcement of our 2025 Service to Sport – May Campbell Medal recipients featuring in this weekend’s edition of the Sunday Times. We look forward to celebrating the remarkable individuals whose lifelong dedication continues to shape and strengthen sport across Western Australia.
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International Women's Day Morning Tea | Save the Date
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Celebrate International Women’s Day at the WACA on Friday, 6 March 2026, and be part of an inspiring conversation about equality in sport. This year’s theme, “Balancing the Scales – What does it take to truly level the playing field in sport?”, will challenge and motivate us to think differently about creating opportunities for all.
You’ll be among the first to experience the stunning new Wally Edwards Function Centre and Terrace at the newly developed WACA Ground, while enjoying a morning of connection and thought-provoking discussion.
This special event coincides with the opening day of the Women’s Test Match: Australia vs India – and marks Alyssa Healy’s final match for Australia, making it a truly historic occasion.
Ticket sales opening soon!
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Safer Internet Day is just around the corner
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Safer Internet Day is a global day of action dedicated to raising awareness of online safety.
The internet connects us more than ever – it’s where we learn, work, socialise and share our lives. But that also means online risks are part of everyday life.
Safer Internet Day is an opportunity to take a moment to talk about what’s really happening online, and think about what we can each do to make it better. Because when we each do something small – whether that’s starting a conversation, sharing a tip or changing a habit – we make a big difference to everyone’s online experience.
Visit the Safer Internet Day Hub to find everything you need to make online safety visible in your club school, workplace or community.
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WA Disabled Sports Association Inclusive Sports Symposium
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Get ready for a day packed with energy, inspiration, and connection at WA Disabled Sports Association's (WADSA) second Interactive Inclusive Sports Symposium, proudly supported by the Department of Creative Industries, Tourism and Sport!
Whether you’re a coach, umpire, volunteer, club administrator, or community leader, this event is your chance to be part of a growing movement that’s transforming sport and recreation across Western Australia.
In collaboration with leading State Sporting Associations, WADSA is bringing together experts, athletes, and advocates to explore how we can make our clubs more welcoming and inclusive for people of all abilities.
Expect:
Interactive workshops that will challenge your thinking and build your skills.
Insightful speakers and real stories from athletes and clubs leading the way in inclusion.
Practical tools and takeaways to help you create lasting change in your community.
Networking opportunities with passionate people who share your vision for inclusive sport.
Let’s break down barriers, celebrate diversity, and shape a future where everyone belongs on the field, court, or track.
Don’t miss out – be part of the movement that’s changing the game!
Date: Wednesday 27 May 2026 10:00AM - 2:00PM
Location: Tompkins on Swan - Canning Room. 632 Canning Hwy, Alfred Cove WA 6154
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2026 National Volunteer Week Grants | Applications Open
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Volunteering WA has announced that applications are now open for the 2026 National Volunteer Week Grants! This is a fantastic opportunity for State Sporting Associations and Clubs across Western Australia to secure funding to host an event or activity that recognises and thanks the incredible volunteers who make sport possible.
Apply today and make National Volunteer Week a memorable celebration for your volunteers!
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Western Australian Disabled Sports Association | State of the Sector Stakeholder Survey
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The Western Australian Disabled Sports Association (WADSA), with the support of the Western Australian Government, is undertaking a State of the Sector project to better understand how people with disability access and experience sport and active recreation across Western Australia.
SportWest encourages your organisation to participate in the WADSA State of the Sector Survey for organisations delivering sport and active recreation.
Your feedback will help:
Map the current disability sport and active recreation landscape in WA
Identify gaps, challenges, and opportunities across the sector
Inform practical, evidence-based recommendations to strengthen inclusive sport and active recreation into the future
The survey will take approximately 10-15 minutes to complete, and the closing date has been extended to Tuesday, 27 January.
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WA Football | Umpire Your Way Launch
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WA Football are excited to invite you to register your attendance for the Umpire Your Way Launch, a Women and Girls in Umpiring event kicking off the 2026 season on Sunday 8 February 2026.
This fun, welcoming and inspiring day is open to new umpires, those exploring umpiring for the first time and returning umpires and is designed to bring women, girls and gender‑diverse people together ahead of the pre‑season. The event will focus on building meaningful connections, having fun and starting the season feeling confident and supported.
The program will run across the morning, with the first session focused on fun, light physical activity and basic umpiring drills, followed by the next session, a choose your own adventure experience with the option of;
- Yoga with Matilda, or
- A mindfulness and wellbeing session - A fun and interactive session run by psychologist Courtney Riggs, using games and activities to explore the natural flow of a footy season and share simple, practical ways to stay balanced and focused along the way.
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All Abilities Woodside Nippers 4 Week Program
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Following the success of Trigg Island SLSC, All Abilities Come & Try Day in December, this program has been designed to provide a welcoming, inclusive and supportive beach environment for children of all abilities to build water confidence, connection and enjoyment of the ocean.
Sessions focus on water familiarisation, confidence-building activities, teamwork and fun, supported by trained volunteers and lifesavers.
The program runs partially alongside Nippers to promote visibility, inclusion and integration within the broader Surf Life Saving environment.
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Join Starick’s Respectful Relationships Sport and Recreation Program!
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Starick’s Respectful Relationships Sport and Recreation Program harnesses the power of sport and recreation to drive positive cultural change. In partnership with SportWest, Starick is engaging the Western Australian sporting community to help prevent gender-based and family and domestic violence.
Using an evidence-based, primary prevention approach, the program provides tailored resources and support for sport administrators, volunteers, members, players, and the broader community. Together, we aim to foster safe, respectful, and inclusive environments built on gender equality and non-violence.
Registrations are now open for the next intake of the program, which includes a workshop on Tuesday, 10 March 2026.
This interactive workshop will:
- Explore practical strategies to embed respect, equality, and safety across sport and recreation organisations
- Deepen participants’ understanding of the link between disrespect and family and domestic violence
- Support clubs to plan initiatives to create cultural change within their organisations.
If you have any questions, please contact the Starick team at rrsrp@starick.org.au or call (08) 9478 5300
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Safeguarding 101 for Sporting Clubs
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Sport Integrity Australia, in collaboration with the WA Government and SportWest, invites you to attend the Safeguarding 101 session for sporting clubs.
This session will provide you with the opportunity to increase your understanding to create and maintain a child safe environment in your club. You will also learn who and how to report concerns about a child or young person.
Is this session for you?
If you’re looking to learn more about child safeguarding in State sporting associations/sporting clubs, this session is for you.
Event information
We encourage you to attend in person to engage directly with presenters, ask questions, and make the most of networking opportunities.
In-person at Department of Creative Industries, Tourism and Sport, 246 Vincent Street, Leederville
Online via Microsoft Teams link. To be sent closer to session date.
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Safeguarding 101 for State Sporting Associations
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Sport Integrity Australia, in collaboration with the WA Government and SportWest, invites you to attend the Safeguarding 101 session for state sporting associations.
This session will provide you with the opportunity to increase your understanding to create and maintain a child safe environment in your state sporting associations. You will also learn who and how to report concerns about a child or young person.
Is this session for you?
If you’re looking to learn more about child safeguarding in State sporting associations/sporting clubs, this session is for you.
Event information
In-person at Department of Creative Industries, Tourism and Sport, 246 Vincent Street, Leederville
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