Increasing participation in sport and recreation
Different groups of people within the sport and recreation community have different requirements. Identifying these groups allows focused development in these specific areas within the industry.
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Introduction
One of the roles of the department is to increase the number of Western Australians playing sport and and enjoying recreation. However, there are some groups which , for various reasons, don't have high rates of participation. These include seniors, immigrants, Indigenous Australians and the disabled.
The department has programs and initiatives, including working with outside agencies, to assist people from these groups to realise the benefits an active lifestyle brings. 
Culturally and Linguistically Diverse refers to the wide range of cultural groups and individuals that make up the Australian population.
Being active in your older years can have great health benefits. It helps to maintain friendships and means you're an active part of the community.
The Aboriginal Services Unit Regional Development Officers work in cooperation with the Department of Sport and Recreation and the Australian Sports Commission's Indigenous Sport Program to help develop and promote sport and recreation among the Indigenous Community of Western Australia.
Recreation and sport make an important contribution to the health and wellbeing of all people, including people with disabilities. The barriers that once prohibited people with disabilities from enjoying the benefits of sport are rapidly disappearing.
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