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The Department of Sport and Recreation is the lead agency responsible for the implementation of government policy and initiatives in sport and recreation.
A key role of the department is to contribute to the healthy lifestyle of Western Australians by increasing physical activity in the community through sport and recreation.
The Department of Sport and Recreation provides four fantastic recreational camps situated around the greater Perth area.
The camps offer schools and organisations the ideal location for conferences, personal development, team building and participation in a safe and fun environment.
The Anzac Day Act 1960 says sports hosting sporting events for which people pay to watch must pay to the Anzac Day Trust 60% of the net proceeds derived from the holding of those sports events. This does not apply to fitness centres, exercise classes, swimming pools etc. Even if the sporting events is not profitable, a return has to be submitted to the Anzac Day Trust. The form is available for download.
Sport and recreation is part of the fabric of Australian life. Take a look around our wonderful beaches and waterways, our parks, reserves and sportsgrounds, and it is obvious sport is a passion.
From cycling or walking our high-quality recreational trails, playing kick-to-kick in the schoolyard, to the Test arena of the WACA, sport binds and builds communities, empowers, inspires and motivates individuals, provides work-life balance and helps shape our national character.
While we recognise the contribution sport makes to the building of national pride, and the value of recreation in community health, we may have overlooked the additional benefits these activities bring to society.
The Department of Sport and Recreation provides services across Western Australia through nine regional areas and 11 regional offices.
Sport and recreation in regional areas are often a vital link for many communities, providing opportunities to network, socialise and form long-lasting friendships.
For more details on what is happening in each, click on the map of Western Australia for information on each region.
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Physical activity provides the foundation for a healthy lifestyle and is associated with a range of benefits throughout life including social interaction, increased attentiveness, confidence, health and overall wellbeing. At the same time, we know that being inactive is a cause of many health problems such as obesity and diabetes which have increased in recent years.
The Lab is an online library of research on sport and recreation issues.
