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SportWest is pleased to release the findings of the inaugural Parent Perspectives Survey, delivered in partnership with the Department of Creative Industries, Tourism and Sport and The University of Western Australia.

The report captures a snapshot of the factors influencing family participation, revealing what matters most to parents and carers as they support their children’s sport experience. As the key enablers of junior sport participation, parents play a critical role beyond financial and logistical support, navigating the emotional highs and lows of the sporting journey alongside their children.

The findings provide the sector with fresh insights to inform decision-making, celebrate what is working well, and continue to evolve the experience of sport across Western Australia.

Read the Full Report: https://www.sportwest.com.au/parent-perspectives-survey-findings/

We’re investing a further $560,000 into empowering sporting clubs to be a driving force for change in road safety behaviour. 🏀🚘

By expanding the successful partnership with the State's top sporting body, SportWest – the Cook Labor Government is ensuring road safety education can continue to be delivered within the sporting community to help make WA a safer place.

Sporting events provide an opportunity for priority audiences including young people to engage with positive and prevention-focused road safety messaging where community connection and role modelling are already strong. 💪

NAIDOC Week is an important opportunity for clubs and sporting organisations to celebrate the histories, cultures and achievements of First Nations peoples.

Explore True Sport’s cultural education resources, tools and ideas to help build more inclusive and culturally safe sporting environments.

During NAIDOC Week and throughout the year, sporting organisations can strengthen cultural understanding, foster respectful relationships with First Nations communities, and create welcoming, culturally safe environments for all participants.

Find out more here: https://www.truesport.com.au/initiatives/naidoc-week-information

We’re excited to continue our road safety journey with the Road Safety Commission Western Australia, thanks to an expanded investment from the Cook Government that will see our Best on Road program reach even more communities across Western Australia.

With more than 700,000 participants connected through SportWest’s network, sport provides a unique platform to promote positive road safety behaviours, leadership and community responsibility.

The additional $560,000 investment will help us expand community-based road safety education at major sporting events across WA, while continuing initiatives such as the Captain’s Club, Ambassador Program, Club Rewards Program and Best on Road Award.

Together, we’re working to create a culture where being the best on the field means being the best on the road.

Read the full media release here: https://www.wa.gov.au/government/media-statements/Cook%20Labor%20Government/New-funding-kicks-goals-to-boost-road-safety-through-sport-20260702

We’re thrilled to share that Elyse Hudson Photography, winner of the 2025 Camera House Leederville Sport Image of the Year, has been named a finalist in the Women of Sport Australia 2026 Women in Sport Photo Action Awards for her powerful image, Eyes on the Ball.

Congratulations, Elyse on this outstanding achievement.

A moment to recognise two outstanding contributors to Western Australian sport.

Congratulations to Bill Walker on his elevation to Legend status in the AFL Hall of Fame. A towering figure in Western Australian sport, Bill’s contribution is already etched in history through his recognition in the WA Hall of Champions. This latest honour is a powerful reminder of the impact he has had on WA Football and the generations he has inspired.

We also congratulate John Worsfold on his well-deserved induction into the AFL Hall of Fame. As a premiership captain and coach, John’s leadership, resilience and commitment to excellence have left a lasting legacy across the AFL and here in WA.

Congratulations to all inductees and Legends honoured, a truly outstanding celebration of excellence in Australian Rules Football.

Photo Credit: AFL