The Department of Sport and Recreation
The Department of Sport and Recreation provides many services to the sport and recreation industry of Western Australia
What the department does
Sport and recreation makes an important contribution to society.
The Western Australian Government has consistently committed to supporting the development of a sustainable and diverse sport and recreation system in WA that encourages participation, develops talent and contributes to the health and wellbeing of individuals and groups in Western Australia.
The Department of Sport and Recreation is the lead agency responsible for the implementation of government policy and initiatives in sport and recreation.
A key role of the department is to contribute to the healthy lifestyle of Western Australians by increasing physical activity in the community through sport and recreation.
Our mission
To enhance the quality of life of Western Australians through their participation and achievement in sport and recreation.
Our priorities
- Encourage more Western Australians to be physically active.
- Strengthen the capacity of sport and recreation organisations.
- Support talent development and achievement in sport and recreation.
- Promote sound infrastructure planning and sustainable facilities.
- Provide affordable recreation camp experiences.
How we operate
- Provide industry leadership and coordination for sport and recreation services statewide.
- Establish partnerships within the industry, across government and with other stakeholders.
- Involve clients in all aspects of service planning and delivery.
- Provide consultancy services and resource support to individuals, organisations and community groups delivering sport and recreation.
Our major partners
- Sport and recreation clubs and community groups.
- State sporting associations:
- Western Australian Institute of Sport
- Western Australian Sports Centre Trust
- Local governments
- Industry organisations.
- Outdoor recreation agencies.
- Sport and recreation service agencies.
- Sport and recreation education institutions.
- State departments and agencies, e.g. Education and Training, Health, Planning, Transport, Lotterywest, Healthway, and Housing and Works.
- Federal agencies, e.g. Australian Sports Commission, Australian Sports Drug Agency.
- Non-government organisations, e.g. National Heart Foundation, Australian Council for Health, Physical Education and Recreation (ACPHER).
- Private sector companies, e.g. Alcoa, Skywest.
Organisational structure
- Director General – Ron Alexander
- Director Business Management – Alex Watt
- Finance
- Information Management
- Human Resources
- Administration
- Director Programs and Service – Jennifer Riati
- Sport and Recreation Services
- Programs
- Regional Services
- Director Strategic Policy, Planning and Research – Graham Brimage
- Policy, Planning and Research
- Premier's Physical Activity Taskforce
- Sport International WA
- Communications
- Director Facilities and Camp – Rob Didcoe
- Facility Development
- Major Stadia Project Team
- Major Projects Unit
- Camps Services
- Director Business Management – Alex Watt
Strategic intent and direction
Strategic Directions 5
WA’s sport and recreation industry has been guided by three to five-year strategic directions since 1997, giving the industry a framework in which to operate and develop. It has also guided State Government decision-making and funding directions and has been the catalyst for the achievement of a range of industry outcomes.
Strategic intent
The department's Strategic Intent, including strategic goals and operations are developed around the industry.
Position statements
Position statements
The Department of Sport and Recreation provides position statements on a range of industry issues. Each position statement presents a brief background to the issue and the department's stated position.
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