Department of Sport and Recreation

New sporting facilities for Newman community

Wednesday 18 January 2012

The Newman community will enjoy improved sporting facilities at the Capricorn Sporting Precinct and Boomerang Oval, after receiving $4.855 million in Royalties for Regions funding.

Come and try Gaelic Games

Thursday 12 January 2012

Gaelic Games are an integral part of the Irish tradition and culture and are one of the oldest field sports in the world.

Wilson set to defend State title against golden girl Gan

Thursday 24 November 2011

Reigning Women’s State Open Water Champion Brooke Wilson will face her strongest challenge yet when she goes up against her training partner and recent SEA Games gold medallist Heidi Gan at this weekend’s Swimming WA State Open Water Championships.

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Students in Sport and Recreation

Student Considering a career in the sport and recreation industry, looking for research on sport and recreation issues for an assignment or want to find out about how participating in sport and recreation can improve academic performance? Students, you have come to the right place.

This page is dedicated entirely to sport and recreation information that is relevant, and of interest, to students.

Careers in sport and recreation

A comprehensive overview of the careers and courses available in Western Australia.

Career Pathways Program

The Sport and Recreation Career Pathways Program gives participants an increased understanding of the industry and develops skills that will increase their capacity to work within the sport and recreation industry. Participants are selected into the program through an application process.

More information on careers in sport and recreation | Training and development

Industry selection criteria

What are selection criteria and how can I use this to my advantage?

Ways to get practical experience

As the sport and recreation industry is extremely competitive, it is important to gain as much practical experience as possible while you are studying.

The Lab is an online library of research on sport and recreation issues.

Multicultural resource kit: giving communities a sporting chance – Summer 2010

15 December 2010

The Australian state of Victoria's Multicultural Sport and Recreation Project aims to increase the number of on-going sporting opportunities for newly arrived, refugee background and migrant young people. The Centre for Multicultural Youth works towards creating a sport and recreation sector inclusive of diversity. This resource includes information on the benefits of diversity for inclusive clubs, the role of sport and recreation in resettlement, barriers to participation and strategies to overcome them. (Centre for Multicultural Youth)

First Youth Olympic Games officially under way in Singapore

14 August 2010

The Singapore 2010 Youth Olympic Games officially got under way today with an Opening Ceremony at the Marina Bay Floating Stadium in downtown Singapore. (The Olympic Movement)

Why be active in sport and recreation?

Did you know that participation in sport and recreation can contribute to better educational outcomes? Research shows that children engaged in sport and recreation do better academically, are more likely to enjoy school and even complete their homework.

Participation in sport and recreation can also improve your physical and mental wellbeing, increase your self-esteem, prevent youth offending and anti-social behaviour and create stronger communities.

It helps people, including those from culturally diverse backgrounds, to connect with their communities and provides social opportunities where you can have fun and make new friends. So what are you waiting for? Act now and reap the benefits of participation in sport and recreation for yourself!

Building stronger communities

The department advocates and supports projects to strengthen communities through sport and recreation.

The value of sport and recreation

Sport and recreation is not about winning, it's about helping to build stronger, healthier, happier, and safer communities. Sport and recreation is not a luxury.

Youth committee

The Youth Sport and Recreation Committee consists of young people in secondary school who are passionate about sport and recreation.

Volunteering in your community

Get involved and make a difference in your community by giving the gift of your time and effort as a volunteer. There are literally hundreds of not for profit organisations in Western Australia, including sport and recreation clubs, offering a wide variety of volunteering opportunities.

Whether volunteering on your own or with family or friends, volunteering is a hugely rewarding experience – you’ll have fun making new friends while at the same time making a contribution to your community. Find out more on the Volunteering WA website.