From 1 July 2025, the Department of Creative Industries, Tourism and Sport (CITS) replaces the Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries (DLGSC).
Sport and recreation in the Kimberley has its own unique characteristics.
Hot summers, warm winters and the region's natural attractions mean outdoor recreation such as water skiing, fishing, camping, four-wheel driving and boating are popular.
Sports depend on the community organising and supporting their own activities. Large distances between communities often make competitions between towns limited.
Passive and active recreation pursuits such as walking, art and crafts, gardening, genealogy and drama are well supported.
Today the Premier announced the appointment of 5 Directors General of reformed public sector agencies.
Bickley Outdoor Recreation Camp is today celebrating 80 years of rich history where generations of Western Australians have discovered the joy of outdoor adventure, built lifelong memories, and grown through shared experience in nature.
The WA Government has officially kicked off Stage 2 works on Western Australia's premier football facility with turning the first sod on the $4 million contract to expand the Sam Kerr Football Centre today.
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Planning for a world class Aboriginal Cultural Centre overlooking the Derbarl Yerrigan (Swan River) is one step closer with the release of a design tender.
A community sporting hub in the City of Kalamunda is a step closer to completion with works underway on the upgrades to the Norm Sadler Pavilion at the Maida Vale Reserve.
More than 150 key decision-makers from government, the not-for-profit sector and businesses came together in Mandurah at the 2025 WA Trails Forum to discuss and plan the future of trails and recreation and launch a key trail planning document.
The Australian Hockey Centre is on track, with completion of one of four new international-standard pitches, including lighting and turf upgrades.
Preliminary works commenced in April for the $150.3 million transformation of the historic Perth Concert Hall
Culture and the Arts renamed Creative Industries highlighting importance in WA’s economic diversification.
National Volunteer Week (19 to 25 May 2025) begins today with thousands of events and activities taking place across the country to celebrate.
Creative Australia and Service and Creative Skills Australia (SaCSA) recently released the Creative Workforce Scoping Study.
We know WA’s creatives punch well above their weight. This is your chance to be recognised. Two awards programs opened in early May recognising local achievements.
The newly renovated Albany Surf Life Saving Club at Middleton Beach is officially open and ready to serve club members and the local community after a $3.3 million renovation.
Changes to make it easier for community members to compare data.
Northern suburbs sports clubs, community groups and residents will soon be able to enjoy new amenities at the Heath Park Pavilion in Eglinton.
The WA Government continues to prioritise community sporting infrastructure and encourage female participation in sport, with upgrades at the Wauhop Park soccer ground in East Fremantle complete.
A new, inclusive play space developed in Clarkson with significant funding from the WA Government has proved an instant hit with children and parents.
Did you know our Great Southern team has a lead role in helping strengthen the sport and recreation sector throughout the Indian Ocean Territories?
Works are underway on the construction of a new bike pump track in Byford which promises to be a vibrant recreational hub for the local community.
The department works closely with a range of stakeholders in the Kimberley region. These include local governments, the Kimberley Development Commission, State Government agencies and not-for-profit organisations.
Adam LangRegional Manager KimberleyBroome officeTelephone 61 8 9195 5757Email adam.lang@dlgsc.wa.gov.au
Jaygan SaundersRegional OfficerKununurra officeTelephone 0499 480 690Email jaygan.saunders@dlgsc.wa.gov.au
Gina BattyBetter Beginnings Regional Project OfficerState Library of Western AustraliaTelephone 0459 836 354Email gina.batty@slwa.wa.gov.au
Within the Kimberley Sportshouse there are Development Officers from Garnduwa. These officers play an important role in developing and growing the sport within the region and work in close partnership with the department.
Michael AlbertChief Executive OfficerTelephone 61 8 9195 5751Mobile 0418 938 167Website www.garnduwa.com.auEmail albert@garnduwa.com.au
Eamon RiceRegional Football SpecialistMobile 0439 660 746Website www.wafootball.com.auEmail erice@wafc.com.au