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Federal Budget 2026–27: Stability for Sport, But Participation Still Needs Greater Priority
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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 Budget does not include transformational new investment into community sport, it does provide important funding certainty across several key areas of the sport system.
The strongest message from this year’s Budget is clear: the Federal Government continues to see sport as an important national asset, particularly in the lead-up to the LA 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games and Brisbane 2032.
To find out more about the key sport and recreation related investments, click the link below. |
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Women of Sport | Inspiring Women Series with Peta Slocombe
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Strong leadership in sport is not just about vision or performance, it’s about people.
In this practical and engaging session, Peta Slocombe will explore how to motivate others, work with individual strengths, and handle tough conversations with clarity and confidence. Drawing on her
experience across elite sport, governance and organisational psychology, Peta will share real‑world insights into what works when leading in pressured environments.
This session is designed for women working in sport who want practical tools they can use straight away.
Participants will gain a clearer understanding of how to lead conversations, build trust, and deal with challenges in a way that supports people and performance.
Date: Thursday 4 June 2026
Venue: Sport HQ | 203 Underwood Ave, Floreat WA 6014
Time: 4pm – 6pm
Details: Includes networking opportunity and light refreshments
Registration: Limited tickets available! Registration closes at 12:00pm Friday 29 May
Cost: SportWest Members $25. Non-members $38. |
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SportWest Early Career Connect
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Kickstart your journey in the sport industry at SportWest’s Early Career Connect, a relaxed networking event designed for young people and emerging professionals across WA sport. Whether you’re newly graduated, transitioning from coaching or volunteering or stepping into your first full‑time sport industry role, this event is your opportunity to build meaningful connections and gain insights that will shape your future in sport.
Meet peers who understand your stage of the journey, hear from inspiring leaders and become part of WA’s next generation of sport professionals.
Date: Wednesday 3 June 2026
Venue: Sport HQ | 203 Underwood Ave, Floreat WA 6014
Time: 8:00am-9:30am
Details: Includes light refreshments
Registration: Limited tickets available! Registration closes at 12:00pm Friday 29 May
Cost: SportWest Members Free. Non-members $25. |
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National Road Safety Week | Sunday 17 May - Sunday 24 May
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National Road Safety Week is an opportunity for our sporting community to come together and reinforce a simple but important message. Staying safe on the road is everyone’s responsibility.
Across WA, sport plays a powerful role in shaping behaviours, building awareness and connecting communities. From getting to training and games to travelling across regional areas, road safety is part of the everyday journey for our members.
To help clubs, organisations and leaders get involved, a suite of digital resources are available to support your communications throughout the week. By using these tools, you are helping reinforce habits that keep players, families and volunteers safe wherever they travel. |
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3 Cheers for Volunteers | Campaign Toolkit
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This National Volunteer Week, (NVW) (18-24 May) the Australian Sports Commission (ASC) is calling on all Australians to give 3 Cheers for Volunteers and recognise the millions of volunteers across Australia who connect our communities through sport. From the city to the outback, and everywhere in between, volunteers are the heart of Australia’s sporting story and this year we’re putting their stories on the map!
From 18 May you can visit the Volunteer Map, to find and nominate the sport volunteers over 18 years old who make a difference in your community and give them 3 Cheers today!
SportWest encourages the WA sport sector to support and amplify National Volunteer Week. To make it easy to get involved, the ASC have developed a suite of ready-to-use resources including social media assets, digital banners and key messaging to help you share the campaign with your network. |
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Women Leaders in Sport | Grant Opportunities
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Applications for the Women Leaders in Sport (WLIS) Equity Governance Grants and WLIS Organisation Grants close today.
The WLIS Equity Governance Grants support women to step into leadership and board roles across sport. Open to all women, with a strong focus on those from under‑represented groups, including First Nations women, women with disability, culturally and linguistically diverse women, LGBTIQ+ women, and those living in regional and remote communities, these grants provide access to high‑quality governance education that builds capability, confidence and representation in sport leadership. A total of $120,000 is available, with grants of up to $10,000 per individual.
The WLIS Organisation Grants complement this by supporting sport organisations to strengthen the policies, systems and cultures that drive gender equity. The 2026 round focuses on initiatives that address systemic barriers and deliver meaningful, lasting change for women and girls across the sector. A total of $170,000 is available, with grants of up to $15,000 per organisation.
Don’t miss this opportunity to lead change, submit your application today. |
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International Volunteer Day Grants Program now open
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Community groups, not-for-profit organisations and local governments can apply for grant funding to support local events and activities to help celebrate Western Australia's volunteers as part of International Volunteer Day.
Grants of up to $1,000 are available to support local events that celebrate and strengthen volunteering across Western Australian communities.
Funding is available for a wide range of activities, such as awards, ceremonies, workshops, seminars, and initiatives that promote inclusion and accessibility in volunteering. |
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UWA Sport | Coaches and Parents of Aspiring Athletes |
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Do you parent or coach a 16–18-year-old, high school age, aspiring athlete?
Help the University of Western Australia improve support for athletes who want to pursue their sporting goals while managing other meaningful aspects of their lives.
What's involved: A confidential, one-on-one interview to share your unfiltered perspective.
The impact: Your insights will directly inform practical toolkits and resources to better support athletes, families, and coaches.
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West Coast Fever | Two Home Games to go
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Romelda Aiken-George will play her 255th Super Netball game this Sunday, the most National League games. Ever. And Sasha Glasgow will be celebrating her 100th National League game on the same day. Two milestones. One afternoon.
West Coast Fever host the NSW Swifts at RAC Arena this Sunday 17 May at 12pm. Whether you're a long-time Fever fan or bringing the family along for the first time, there's never been a better reason to get through the doors.
With only two home games left this season, the energy inside RAC Arena is going to be something special. Don't let it slip by, grab your tickets now and be part of history. Get your tickets now |
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Get 3 Force games for the price of 2!
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This is it - the final stretch of the Western Force's 2026 season at HBF Park, and you can be there for all three epic clashes as we chase finals… for the price of just TWO tickets!
Don’t just watch the season end - be part of it.
Round 14: vs Queensland Reds (zero2hero Charity Game - Sat 16 May 5:35pm)
Round 15: vs Fijian Drua (Kids Round fun! - Sat 23 May 5:35pm)
Round 16: vs NSW Waratahs (Members Game showdown! - Sat 30 May 5:35pm)
Three huge Saturdays. One electric atmosphere. |
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Resource Highlight | Creating an Inclusive Sporting Environment Tipsheet
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Did you know that the culture of a sporting organisation, club or group can have a positive or negative influence on member’s mental health and wellbeing?
Your sporting organisation has the opportunity to foster a culture that promotes positive mental health and wellbeing, and drive inclusivity for all members.
An inclusive culture will be created by demonstrating through actions and policy that mental health and wellbeing issues are important and deserve time and attention.
The purpose of this Creating an Inclusive Sporting Environment Tipsheet is to provide you with information on the things that your organisation can do to create an inclusive culture. |
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National Reconciliation Week 2026 | All In
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National Reconciliation Week (NRW) is a time for all Australians to learn about our shared histories, cultures, and achievements, and to explore how each of us can contribute to achieving reconciliation in Australia.
The theme for National Reconciliation Week 2026 is All In, a call for all Australians to commit wholeheartedly to reconciliation every single day. All In makes clear that reconciliation is not a spectator sport and that all of us must step away from the sidelines and take action to make change.
Show your support this National Reconciliation Week (NRW) – 27 May to 3 June, by downloading and displaying the National Reconciliation Week 2026 resources. |
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