CITS Goldfields

CITS Goldfields Government Agency The agency responsible for the implementation of government policy and initiatives in sport and recreation.

Localised Goldfields regional account of the Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries.

Help bring regional WA's trail stories to the world 🌿🥾 The 2026 World Trails Conference is coming to Perth, and a new bu...
30/09/2026

Help bring regional WA's trail stories to the world 🌿🥾

The 2026 World Trails Conference is coming to Perth, and a new bursary program is helping ensure regional Western Australians have a seat at the table.

Supported by Lotterywest, the WA Regional & Rural Bursary Program offers financial assistance towards travel and accommodation costs for eligible regional trail professionals attending the conference.

If you help plan, manage, maintain or advocate for trails in regional WA, this is an opportunity to connect with trail leaders from around the world, share your local knowledge and bring new ideas back to your community.

A total of $12,500 is available to support up to 25 recipients, with applications assessed across three funding rounds.

Apply early and find out more via the link in the comments.

2025-26 Highlights: Creativity in classrooms across WA 🎨More than 12,000 students across WA got the chance to learn, cre...
30/09/2026

2025-26 Highlights: Creativity in classrooms across WA 🎨

More than 12,000 students across WA got the chance to learn, create and see the world a little differently through the Creative Learning Program in 2025-26.

The Creative Learning Program connects schools with artists and creative practitioners through artist residencies, school partnerships and hands-on projects. Students work directly with creative professionals while exploring new ways to express themselves, solve problems and think creatively.

In 2025-26, the program reached 97 schools across the State and connected 12,073 students, 798 teachers and 164 artists through a range of creative learning experiences.

Which art form would you like to see more students experience?

2025-26 Highlights: More than 29,000 kids supported through KidSport⚽The KidSport program helps children and young peopl...
29/09/2026

2025-26 Highlights: More than 29,000 kids supported through KidSport⚽

The KidSport program helps children and young people participate in community sport by reducing the cost of club fees, uniforms and equipment.

In 2025-26, the program supported 29,642 eligible children across WA through 35,193 vouchers worth up to $300 each. The vouchers helped families access opportunities across 1,664 sporting clubs throughout the State.

The year also saw Scouts and Guides become eligible for KidSport, helping even more young people get involved, build confidence and be part of their community.

Which local sporting club deserves a shout out?

2025-26 Highlights: Improving local sporting facilities across WA ⚽PlayOn WA: 2030 by 2030 aims to deliver 2,030 communi...
25/09/2026

2025-26 Highlights: Improving local sporting facilities across WA ⚽

PlayOn WA: 2030 by 2030 aims to deliver 2,030 community sport and recreation infrastructure items by 2030. In 2025-26 alone, 432 projects were completed across WA, including new and upgraded playing surfaces, sports lighting, changerooms, pavilions and other community facilities.

They’re the kind of upgrades that make a real difference at places where local sport happens every week, from junior training sessions and weekend fixtures to community events and recreation programs.

🚨 One week left to apply! 🎨🌟There’s still time to secure funding through the Arts Activities in Regional Communities pro...
24/09/2026

🚨 One week left to apply! 🎨🌟

There’s still time to secure funding through the Arts Activities in Regional Communities program and bring arts and cultural experiences to communities across regional WA.

The Creative Projects category offers grants of up to $60,000 for activities such as community festivals, creative workshops and locally led arts projects. Regional local governments can also apply for up to $50,000 through the Creative and Cultural Planning category to develop or refresh creative and cultural plans.

These grants help create more opportunities for people in regional communities to participate in, access and experience arts and culture closer to home.

⏰ Applications close 1 October 2026.

🔗 Learn more: https://bit.ly/4qAjVGw

📷 Image 1: ‘Beyond Brave new Works’ project by Denmark Arts which is underway and started in February 2026. This project was supported the last round of AARC in 2025.

📷Image 2: Children, Young People and Community Program of the 2025 Margaret River Readers and Writers Festival, which was supported the last round of AARC.

2025-26 Highlights: 25,000 vouchers snapped up in a month 🎟️The Kids Access All Areas Vouchers program helps WA families...
24/09/2026

2025-26 Highlights: 25,000 vouchers snapped up in a month 🎟️

The Kids Access All Areas Vouchers program helps WA families access arts and cultural experiences for children and young people by reducing the cost of entry to participating events and activities.

Demand was strong in 2025-26, with the first release of vouchers fully allocated within a month.

The vouchers can be used at participating arts and cultural venues and experiences across WA, helping more children discover theatre, exhibitions, workshops, performances and other creative activities.

🎭 Taking your show on the road? Regional Performing Arts grants are now open!If you're developing a new performance for ...
22/09/2026

🎭 Taking your show on the road? Regional Performing Arts grants are now open!

If you're developing a new performance for regional audiences or planning a tour across regional Western Australia, funding is now available through the Regional Performing Arts program.

Grants of up to $150,000 are available for projects starting from 1 February 2027, with support offered through two streams:

⭐ Made in WA for the development and regional premiere of new performing arts works.

⭐ Playing WA for touring WA-produced performing arts shows to regional communities.

Applications close 4pm, 29 October 2026.
Learn more and apply now: https://bit.ly/4rjkhSk

Need help with your application? Contact Jill or Gemma from the regional arts team on 08 6552 7400 or [email protected].

📷 Dreams of a Lonely Planet by Flying Bicycle Collective, performed at Blue Room Theatre. Photo courtesy of Flying Bicycle Collective.

🌟 Your future career could be hiding behind the credits. With Perth's brand-new world-class film studio now open, exciti...
16/09/2026

🌟 Your future career could be hiding behind the credits.

With Perth's brand-new world-class film studio now open, exciting opportunities are emerging right here in Western Australia. From acting and directing to camera operation, set design, sound production, visual effects, makeup and costume design, WA’s growing screen industry offers a huge range of creative and technical careers.

WA is filled with amazing filming locations and many of our regional destinations have featured in recent films and series. If you live in regional WA and have ever dreamed of being part of the film and television industry, now is the perfect time to explore what's possible.

👉 Careers in screen is where the action is! Discover creative career pathways here: https://bit.ly/4yqPm91

Stop, COLLABORATE and listen.Calling all artists, teachers and LG development officers! Grants of up to $60,000 are now ...
10/09/2026

Stop, COLLABORATE and listen.

Calling all artists, teachers and LG development officers! Grants of up to $60,000 are now available through the Creative Learning Collaboration program.

This program supports projects and partnerships that connect WA schools with artists, creative practitioners and arts organisations.

It's an opportunity to bring creative thinking into the classroom, helping students explore new ideas, perspectives and ways of learning across the curriculum.

Applications close 15 October. Learn more and apply now: https://bit.ly/4fJD2sY

📷 Living Soil Project - Students at Gidgegannup Primary who worked with artist and biodiversity educator Angela Rossen to create a collaborative soil and woodland biodiversity painting.

👧 Why do girls stop playing sport, and what can clubs do about it?Due to high demand of the workshop, the Game On, Girls...
03/09/2026

👧 Why do girls stop playing sport, and what can clubs do about it?

Due to high demand of the workshop, the Game On, Girls: Why Girls Drop Out webinar is giving more clubs the chance to hear from Monica Beazley and explore practical ways to help girls feel welcome, connected and supported in sport.

Whether you're a coach, volunteer, administrator or committee member, you'll come away with ideas to help create an environment where girls can thrive as players, leaders and lifelong participants.

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