More than 35,000 people from 170 schools, 80 workplaces and 50 community groups participated in over 300 walk events across the state, during Walk Week – Walk There Today from 3 to 9 November 2008.
28 November 2008
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The aim of Walk Week – Walk There Today is to raise awareness of the many benefits of walking and to encourage West Australians to be more active by walking for transport, health, recreation and the environment.
For further information visit the Heart Foundation Website.
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Thursday 11 March 2010
Applications for the 2010 cycle of Lotterywest Trails Grants Program close on March 19. If you’re not-for-profit, community organisation or local government has a project on the horizon that involves either trail planning, trail construction, upgrading trails or promoting one of Western Australia’s many beautiful trails then why not follow the Shire of Irwin’s lead and apply today.
Thursday 11 March 2010
The National Wheelchair Basketball Development League (NWBDL) played its inaugural round last weekend (5-7 March) at the Australian Institute of Sport in Canberra. The weekend was highlighted by a number of hard fought games, with no matches having a final margin over 10 points.
Wednesday 10 March 2010
The Multicultural Friendship Games 'Footy with the Fuzz' will be coming to the Herb Graham Recreation Centre in Mirrabooka this month, Sunday 28 March 2010, from 8am so don't miss your opportunity to participate in this award winning initiative.
Wednesday 10 March 2010
The Australian Sports Commission (ASC) and Australian Government Office for Women (OfW) are looking to develop more Australian women in leadership and decision making roles in sport.
Monday 08 March 2010
Mentally Healthy WA's Act-Belong-Commit campaign aims to improve mental health in Western Australia. Read on to find out how this relates to sport and recreation and to get details of two workshops being held this month where you can learn more about the campaign.
