CITS Peel

01/09/2026

🎭🎨 Regional families, round 2 of the Kids Access All Areas Vouchers program is now open!

Families can claim a $50 voucher for eligible children aged 5 to 15 years, with up to 4 vouchers available per family, to attend arts and cultural events across Western Australia.

📍With more than 40 participating venues and providers in regional WA, there are plenty of opportunities to use your voucher close to home.

You can also use your voucher at any participating venue across Western Australia, including when visiting Perth or another region.

Claiming a voucher is easy:
✅ Reserve your voucher(s)
✅ Purchase tickets to an eligible arts or cultural event
✅ Upload your tax invoice to claim your rebate

The easiest way to claim is through the ServiceWA app via the Offers tab. Alternative application methods are also available.

Please note: families who received a voucher in Round 1 are not eligible for a voucher in Round 2.

🔗 Find out more and claim your voucher: https://bit.ly/4cc1DFN

31/08/2026

Congratulations to Mandurah Offshore Fishing and Sailing Club, on being selected as finalists for the 2026 Western Australian Sailing Awards - Club of the Year (Category A) 🤩

🥁🎉WA SAILING AWARDS - FINALIST ANNOUNCEMENT
Congratulations to the following sterling nominees, who have been selected as finalists for the 2026 Western Australian Sailing Awards - Club of the Year (Category A):

⭐Hillarys Yacht Club Hillarys Yacht Club
⭐Mandurah Offshore Fishing and Sailing Mandurah Offshore Fishing and Sailing Club
⭐Royal Freshwater Bay Yacht Club Royal Freshwater Bay Yacht Club
⭐Royal Perth Yacht Club Royal Perth Yacht Club

Who will be the winner ❓❔

Join us at the 2026 Western Australian Sailing Awards at Fremantle Sailing Club on Friday 11 September, please RSVP your attendance here https://www.sailing.org.au/events/362649

28/08/2026

Planning something big for your sporting community?

The Sport and Recreation Events Funding Program is now open, helping organisations attract and deliver events that bring people together, inspire participation and showcase communities across WA.

Whether you're planning a major competition, a mass participation event or a regional sporting opportunity, funding is available to help turn great ideas into memorable experiences.

Applications close 21 September 2026.

Learn more and apply via the CITS website: https://bit.ly/3SF4YXc

26/08/2026

Mark Lane's impact on surfing in WA and here in the Peel region will be felt for many years to come 💙 Our heartfelt condolences to his family, friends and the surfing community.

PADDLE OUT FOR MARK LANE
 
This Saturday, August 29, we’ll come together at Scarborough Beach to celebrate the life of our CEO, colleague, mentor and friend, Mark “Laney” Lane after his recent passing.
 
Laney’s family, friends and the surfing community are invited to gather at Sunset Hill from 8am, before paddling out together in his memory.
 
Laney dedicated more than two decades to surfing, with his contribution and influence felt across WA, Australia and around the world. His passion, leadership and genuine care for the sport and its people will leave a lasting legacy.
 
Our love, thoughts and deepest condolences are with Mark’s family, loved ones and friends.

25/08/2026

The Arts Activities in Regional Communities program is now open, supporting arts and cultural activity right across regional WA!

Whether you're planning a community festival, creative workshop or locally led arts project, the Creative Projects category offers grants of up to $60,000. 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.

It's all about creating more opportunities to participate in, access and experience arts and culture in regional communities.

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.

24/08/2026

A shout out to the Peel Regional Academy of Sport Athletes who attended the Butterfly Foundation BodyKind Sports workshop last week.

PRAS were extremely fortunate to host a series of three workshops with the Butterfly Foundation specifically targeting parents, coaches, and athletes. All delivering the BodyKind in Sport message and important education.

Fantastic to host The Butterfly Foundation last night who delivered their BodyKind Sports workshop to our scholarship athletes.

This covered a range of topics centered around body pressures, healthy eating, and promoting body kind behaviours, attitudes and language.

Thanks to Danni and the team for visiting us and delivering a valuable workshop to our athletes.

CITS Peel

21/08/2026

📣 Creative WA program opportunities are now open!

🎨 Creative WA Fellowships give artists and creatives the time and support to grow their practice, develop new skills and explore new creative directions. Fellowships of $26,000 are available for individuals aged 18 to 25 to develop pathways for a creative future, as well as fellowships of $50,000 for emerging, mid-career and established artists with at least five years' professional experience.

Find out more and apply: https://www.cits.wa.gov.au/funding/creative-industries-funding/creative-wa-fellowships

💡 Creative WA Internships help build the next generation of creative industry professionals, supporting WA arts and cultural organisations to offer internships of $70,000 for young people and recent graduates. It's a chance to gain hands-on experience, develop skills and create pathways into a creative career.

Find out more and apply: https://www.cits.wa.gov.au/funding/creative-industries-funding/creative-wa-internships

Image courtesy of Natasha Pearson.

20/08/2026

Congratulations to Belinda Devine on her appointment as Assistant Coach of the Australian BLV Team🎾

Belinda is a Tennis Australia Coach and has an incredible impact here in the Peel region with her involvement with South Mandurah Tennis Club.

19/08/2026

📣 Two funding opportunities are now open for WA schools, creatives and community organisations.

🤝 Partnership Acceptance Learning Sharing (PALS) offers grants of up to $5,000 for WA schools and Department-funded kindergartens to deliver projects that promote reconciliation and deepen understanding of Aboriginal histories, cultures and perspectives.

Learn more and apply now: https://www.cits.wa.gov.au/funding/creative-industries-funding/partnership-acceptance-learning-sharing-(pals)

🎨 The Creative Learning program supports partnerships between schools, artists and organisations to bring creativity into learning. Funding is available across partnerships, collaborations and residencies for eligible schools, creatives, local governments and not-for-profit organisations.

Learn more and apply now: https://www.cits.wa.gov.au/funding/creative-industries-funding/creative-learning

18/08/2026

Turn it up, WA 🎶

Big opportunities are on the table for local musicians ready to take the next step. The Contemporary Music Fund Development Program is now open, backing artists and industry pros to tour, record, promote and grow their careers.

From regional gigs to big stages, it’s about helping WA talent get heard, seen and supported. Fresh sounds. Diverse voices. Real momentum.

Applications are open until 3 December 2026, just make sure to apply at least 28 days before your activity starts.

Ready to make your move? Learn more and apply today: https://www.cits.wa.gov.au/funding/creative-industries-funding/cmf-development-program

📷 The Southern River Band performing at Sweden Rock Festival in 2024. Tour supported by CITS. Photo by Alex Miller