Club Links

This page is here to support community groups and associations by providing a collection of useful links to helpful resources, tools, and information.

Whether you’re looking for funding opportunities, training, governance support, or ways to grow your group, you’ll find practical guidance right here.

Funding & Grants

• Sport Australia – Grants & Funding
  https://www.sportaus.gov.au/grants_and_funding
  National funding programs to support sport and physical activity initiatives.

• Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries (WA)
  https://www.dlgsc.wa.gov.au/funding/sport-and-recreation
  Offers various grants and support for WA sport and recreation clubs.

• Lotterywest
  https://www.lotterywest.wa.gov.au/grants
  Offers community grants including those for sport and recreation facilities and events.

• Kidsporthttps://kidsport.dlgsc.wa.gov.au/KidSport enables eligible Western Australian children aged 5 to 18 years to participate in community sport by offering them financial assistance of up to $500 per financial year towards club fees.

• Foundation for Rural & Regional Renewal (FRRR)
  https://www.frrr.org.au
  Supports small rural and remote communities across Australia, including WA.

• Department of Communities WA – Grants Directory
  Department of Communities Grants Programs
  
  Offers funding for projects that support children, families, seniors, and vulnerable people.

Club Management & Development

• Game Plan (Sport Australia)
  https://www.sportaus.gov.au/club-developmentA free online platform that helps clubs assess and improve their operations and governance.

• Play by the Rules
  https://www.playbytherules.net.auResources on safe, fair, and inclusive sport — including policy templates, training, and advice.

• Club Help (WA)
  http://www.clubhelp.org.auWA-based resource offering tools for club development, volunteer support, and compliance.

• Sports West

https://www.sportwest.com.au/SportWest exists to promote, strengthen and advocate for the sports community of Western Australia.

• Clubs WA

  https://www.clubswa.com.au/katanning-crc/Clubs WA is the peak industry body representing licensed clubs and associations across Western Australia. Our mission is simple: to support club managers, committee members, and volunteers with the tools, training, and advice they need to run safe, successful, and sustainable clubs.

• Institute of Community Directors Australia.

https://www.communitydirectors.com.au/The best-practice governance network for the members of Australian not-for-profit and government boards and committees, and the senior staff who work alongside them – providing ideas, training and resources for community leaders.

• Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC)
  https://www.acnc.gov.au
  Guidance on running a compliant and transparent charity or incorporated group.

• Consumer Protection WA – Incorporated Associations
  Associations and clubs – Consumer Protection – DEMIRS
  Information on running an incorporated group under the Associations Incorporation Act.

• Every Club Hub – DLGSC (WA)

  https://www.dlgsc.wa.gov.au/everyclubEvery Club Hub is a support platform developed by the Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries (WA). It provides clubs with practical tools, templates, and advice on governance, fundraising, volunteer management, and compliance.

• Great Southern Academy of Sport (GSAS)

  Great Southern Academy of Sport

  GSAS supports talented young athletes in the Great Southern region of WA by providing development pathways, coaching, training camps, and support services. It helps athletes bridge the gap between community and elite level sport.

• True Sport – SportWest

  https://www.truesport.com.auTrue Sport is an initiative by SportWest promoting the benefits of sport beyond physical activity. It supports clubs to embed values like respect, safety, and inclusion, and provides resources on mental health, club culture, and community impact.

Volunteer & Member Support

• Albany & Regional Volunteer Service 
  https://www.arvs.org.au/Find resources and tools for recruiting, managing, and retaining volunteers.

• Sport Australia – AusSport Learning Hub
  https://learning.ausport.gov.auFree online training for coaches, officials, and volunteers.