Nominations for Western Australia’s premier sports awards, are now open!

Nominations for Western Australia’s premier sports awards, are now open!  The WA Sport Awards are Western Australia’s premier sports awards and enable the community to recognise excellence in sport and celebrate the achievements across all levels of the WA Sports Industry. The most iconic sporting award that a West Australian athlete can win is the […]

3BY2 to boost SportWest Communications

SportWest is pleased to confirm a new partnership with Perth based managed marketing services business 3BY2, with the agreement to deliver market leading automation tool Active Campaign to further enhance communication with Members. With a shared passion for sport in the WA community, 3BY2 is committed to working with the SportWest team to deliver more […]

SportWest Board | Notice Seeking Nominations

In accordance with Rule 18.2 of the SportWest Constitution, nominations are sought for suitably qualified individuals who wish to be considered for election as a Board Member at the upcoming Annual General Meeting (AGM). At the 2023 AGM there will be an election to fill two Elected Board member positions. The terms of Michael Beros […]

Announcement from SportWest Chair

Dear Members, I am writing to inform you that this afternoon it has been announced that our current CEO, Matt Fulton, will be joining WAIS as Acting CEO on an interim basis from 1st November whilst the WAIS Board recruit for a permanent CEO following Steve Lawrence’s recent departure. I’m pleased to announce, that whilst Matt […]

Industry-wide employee and volunteer assistance program to support the sporting sector

SportWest, the peak industry body for sport in Western Australia today launched the True Sport Mental Health & Wellbeing initiative, supported by the Mental Health Commission, providing support and resources for the sporting community. Increased support by the Cook government will also deliver an industry-wide pilot Employee Assistance Program for State Sporting Association employees. An exciting […]

SportWest Partners with Club Respect to Tackle Poor Sideline Behaviour

SportWest, the peak industry body for sport in Western Australia today launched a new True Sport initiative addressing poor sideline behaviour in sport. The True Sport Sideline Behaviour Initiative “There’s no place for poor sideline behaviour. Let Us Play” seeks to increase public awareness of the impact of poor sideline behaviour in sporting environments. A […]

WA Sports Industry Unite to Tackle Poor Sideline Behaviour

“There’s no place for poor sideline behaviour. Let us play!” SportWest, the peak industry body for sport in Western Australia today launched a new True Sport initiative addressing poor sideline behaviour in sport. The initiative seeks to increase public awareness of the impact of poor sideline behaviour in sporting environments. “There’s no place for poor sideline […]

True Sport Launch Unites WA Sporting Community

SportWest, the peak industry body for sport in Western Australia proudly launched its new industry-led initiative, True Sport in front of over 200 representatives. Guests included the Minister for Sport and Recreation, Hon. David Templeman MLA, Chief Executive Officer’s and leaders from State Sporting Associations, professional sports, elite athletes and government representatives, at Optus Stadium on Wednesday, […]

KidSport vouchers doubled to ease cost of living for families

SportWest are pleased to share that this afternoon, the Premier of Western Australia, Hon. Roger Cook and the Minister for Sport and Recreation, Hon. David Templeman announced an increase to the KidSport Program. The KidSport Program enables eligible Western Australian children aged 5 to 18 years to participate in community sport by offering them financial assistance towards […]

True Sport Advisory Group – Expressions of Interest

After a period of 18 months of engaging with stakeholders, conducting a detailed review and completing long term planning, SportWest, with the support of DLGSC, is now at an exciting phase of the redevelopment of True Sport. We are now calling for Expressions of Interest to join the True Sport Advisory Group. Over the last […]