In November 2006, the department established a Recreation Advisory Panel as an initiative arising from the analysis of the recreation sector and consequent Strategic Reform Agenda.
Related topics: recreation
The purpose of the panel is to proactively devise policy approaches and thinking on key matters shaping the recreation lifestyle of Western Australians.
Topics previously addressed by the panel include:
- social capital
- urban planning
- education and training
- water
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Following an incident in the State's north several years ago, the Western Australian Government established a task force to analyse the issues surrounding visitor safety in adventurous outdoor activity.
The Department of Sport and Recreation recently contracted a consultant to research the issues surrounding extreme/challenge activities in Western Australia.
To assist Western Australian workplaces to improve the health and wellbeing of their employees, the Department of Sport and Recreation, in partnership with the Premier's Physical Activity Taskforce, has commenced the Healthy Active Workplaces Initiative.
If you’re a parent looking for ideas on how to get your children more involved in outdoor activities in Western Australia, then you’ve come to the right place.
Recently there has been an increase in popularity of recreational trail bike riders and a decrease in legal recreational riding areas due to land acquisitions and environmental issues.
Park and Leisure Australia, LIWA Aquatics, Outdoors WA, Fitness Australia and Trails WA are the current representative bodies for the recreation industry.
Visit the department's recreation camps website.
These codes are the first of their kind in Western
Australia and as such remain to be refined as part the
development of an industry best practice model.
The Recreation Unit has an ongoing commitment to working collaboratively with regional personnel to progress and support long-term recreation and non-competitive physical activity outside the metropolitan area.
In 2005 the department committed resources to undertake an analysis of its services and programs for the recreation sector. An extensive consultation process was undertaken with key individuals and stakeholders from across recreation, local government, fitness, outdoor recreation and camps interest areas.
Trails connect people with places and provide a wonderful way to discover Western Australia’s unique landscapes and explore our heritage. You can hike in our national parks and see spectacular wildflowers, paddle downstream through the tranquil forests or head off on an exhilarating mountain bike adventure.
Walking is a great way to be active, it’s a low impact exercise on the body, inexpensive to do and most enjoyable.
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