Eligible organisations with innovative projects to increase participation and promote inclusion in outdoor recreation are encouraged to apply for the Outdoor Active Recreation (OAR) Participation Program. Applications are now open and close 28 March 2022. For more details click here
Applications are now open for sports coaches and officials of state sporting associations to participate in professional development programs. Programs that focus on enhancing diversity and inclusion are encouraged, such as mentoring or pathway development programs. Applications close Friday 1st April 2022 . More details can be found at the Coaching and Officiating Grants Program.
It has been 25 months since Australia banned the entry of international cruise vessels under the Biosecurity Act.
Upon the resumption, additional measures will be in place to reduce the COVID-19 risk on board ships, including enhanced pre-arrival reporting; ensuring vessels always arrive with permission to unload passengers; stress testing of emergency response systems; and engaging with the cruise industry on a safe resumption. Ships will also need to meet all state and territory public health requirements, with these jurisdictions to soon advise on their readiness to begin cruising. To guide the collaborative work of WA public libraries in the next five years, a state-wide Strategy is being developed. Community members are encouraged to have their say on the future of public libraries in Western Australia. A draft strategy is currently available for public comment until April 8, 2022.
The strategy has been developed as a joint project between State and Local Governments and centres on three themes:
Read Minister Templeman's full media statement Read the draft consultation plan Have your say: complete the Public Library Strategy Survey Applications for the WA Training Awards are now open. These awards recognise achievement and excellence in Vocational Education and Training and include eight individual and five organisational categories.
Applications close on Friday 29th April 2022. Western Australia's State training plan 2022-23 sets out eight key pillars to recovery and growth. The goals of the Plan include, building the skills necessary for increased economic diversification. maximising participation in the VET sector, particularly for young people and under represented groups, strong industry engagement and a focus on employment based learning pathways.
There is a platform on the WA Volunteering site which matches volunteers to emergency crisis organisations. This is an opportunity to provide your support during times of crisis such as:
This volunteer database also called up volunteers to support the 2019 bushfire emergencies. If you are interested in finding out more about being a volunteer, visit the Emergency Volunteer website here This important contribution of volunteers has prompted additional government funding to enhance the recruitment and management of volunteers in times of emergency, community recovery and other significant events. Thirteen Western Australian arts organisations will receive funding in the latest round of the state government's $5m Creative Communities Covid-19 Recovery Program. The program has provided funding to more than ninety projects since August 2020.
Aimed at building connection in the community through arts, the project has funded residencies and long-term collaborations in the community arts, music, visual arts and theatre spheres. Ten of the thirteen new recipients are based across regional WA, including in Roebourne, Geraldton, Kalgoorlie, and Esperance. An additional $400,000 is being invested in the Regional and Remote Festivals Fund, which provides up to $50,000 to present arts and cultural activities at regional festivals. Recipients extend from the Yajilarra Festival in Bunuba in the Kimberley, to the Denmark Festival of Voice in the Great Southern. Read Minister Templeman's media statement about the Creative Communities Covid-19 Recovery Program Read Minister Templeman's media statement about the Regional and Remote Festivals Fund The latest round of community sporting and recreation and facilities funding (CSRFF) resulted in the approval of over 21 projects totalling $10.34 million. If your community sport and recreation facility (Perth or regional) is in need of an upgrade or new development consider putting in an application for the next round of funding which closes on the 31 March 2022. For more information click here |
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