Published
29 October 2024
Ministers
Half a million dollars awarded to regional community organisations
The Community Partnerships Program has awarded $494,788 in funding to 52 community organisations and events throughout regional and remote Western Australia.
- Nearly $500,000 awarded to regional WA community organisations in the latest round of Horizon Power's Community Partnerships Program
- Partnerships to support 52 initiatives and events
- Almost $5 million awarded to regional WA community organisations since 2020
The Community Partnerships Program has awarded $494,788 in funding to 52 community organisations and events throughout regional and remote Western Australia.
The program has awarded almost $5 million to more than 490 initiatives in regional WA since 2020.
Funding this year will contribute to numerous significant regional sporting and cultural events, while supporting grassroots organisations to build capacity and vibrancy in their communities.
Recipients of the latest round include the Broome-based Kimberley Arts Network, Kununurra's Kangaroo Haven Wildlife Rescue Centre, the Exmouth Toy Library, the Rotary Club of Esperance, and the Karratha Junior Rugby League.
A range of events to be held in 2025, including Exmouth's Ningaloo Sky Festival, the Ord Valley Muster, and the 2025 Horizon Power Floating Lantern Matsuri will also receive funding.
Through the Community Partnerships Program, $1.1 million is provided each financial year to support regional community initiatives and events.
For more information about the next round of Horizon Power's Community Partnerships, visit www.horizonpower.com.au/community.
Comments attributed to Energy Minister Reece Whitby:
"Our Community Partnerships Program is having a significant impact on supporting local events and initiatives in our regional and remote communities across WA.
"The Cook Labor Government is committed to growing regional Western Australia and fostering vibrant communities throughout our State.
"It is great to see such enthusiasm for our Community Partnerships Program, which has contributed almost $5 million and supported more than 490 different initiatives across regional and remote WA."
Full list of successful applicants
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Name of Organisation |
Initiative |
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East Kimberley |
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East Kimberley Chamber of Commerce and industry |
Kununurra Community Working Hub |
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Ewin Early Learning Centre |
Sensory Oasis - Indoor Play Spaces at their Best! |
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Jungarni-Jutiya Indigenous Corporation |
Building a sustainable future: staff accommodation |
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Kangaroo Haven Wildlife Rescue |
Commercial fridge |
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Kununurra Picture Gardens Pty Ltd |
Upgrades to stage and exterior infrastructure |
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Ord Valley Events |
Taste of the Kimberley 2025 |
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Warmun Community Inc |
Healthy Mind Healthy Heart Project |
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Lake Argyle Swim Inc |
2025 Lake Argyle Swim |
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West Kimberley |
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Broome Chinese Community Inc |
Club house memory wall |
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Kimberley Arts Network |
Barrgana season community art project and exhibition during the Broome Fringe Festival 2025 |
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Lombadina Aboriginal Corporation |
Building community connection and resilience through craft and creativity |
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Nyamba Buru Yawuru |
Growing Mangara - the Yawuru community's cultural heritage archive |
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Shire of Derby/West Kimberley |
SDWK Christmas Extravaganza |
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The Skill Engineer Ltd |
E-Cruiser project |
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Wangki Yupurnanupurru Aboriginal Corporation |
Purchase of camera equipment |
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Broome Sports Association |
2024 Broome Sports Awards |
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East Pilbara |
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Aboriginal Family Legal Services |
Ochre Ribbon Campaign - 10 Year Anniversary |
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Hedland United FC Inc |
Kick Off |
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Port Hedland Netball Association |
NW Championships |
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Short Back & Sidewalks |
Regional expansion |
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The Junction Co |
Twilight Christmas Festival |
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West Pilbara |
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City of Karratha |
Christmas Lights Competition 2024 |
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Karratha Enduro & Motocross Club Inc |
Storage shed internal fit-out |
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Karratha Junior Rugby League |
Karratha Junior Rugby League 2025 season |
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Karratha & King Bay Horse & Pony Club |
Ensuring safety and excellence: fencing installation for the dressage arena |
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Karratha Volunteer Fire & Rescue Service |
Digital transformations |
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Karratha & Districts CCI |
Business Excellence Awards 2024 |
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Pitter Pat Productions Incorporated |
The Lion King JR |
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Theatre Kimberley |
Dragonfly Outreach Program 2025 |
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Gascoyne and Mid West |
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Baiyungu Aboriginal Corporation |
Jamba Nyinayi Festival 2025 |
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Carnarvon Fishing Club |
Carnar-Fin 2025 |
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Exmouth Toy Library |
Outdoor toys |
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Geraldton Sporting Aboriginal Corporation |
Skate-Skills |
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Kennedy Range Campdraft |
Kennedy Range Campdraft 2024 |
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Shire of Carnarvon |
Carnarvon Creatives Collective Program |
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Shire of Cue |
Mamu Fright Night |
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Shire of Wiluna |
Wiluna Community Fun Day |
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Goldfields-Esperance |
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Esperance Community Arts |
Summer School |
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Esperance Crisis Accommodation Service |
Thrive: Esperance Women's Workshops |
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Esperance Hockey Association |
Protective hockey equipment - hockey goalkeeper kits for junior competition |
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Laverton Local Drug Action Group |
Blazers Basketball - Laverton |
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Ravensthorpe Regional Arts Council |
"Local Vibes" |
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Rotary Club of Esperance |
Rotary Esperance New Year's Eve Festival |
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Shire of Esperance |
Edge of the Bay 2024 |
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Esperance District Recreation Association Inc |
Horizon Power Sports Star of the Year 2024 |
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Cross Regional and Major Events |
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Murlpirrmarra Connection Limited |
Murlpirrmarra Indigenous Tennis and Learning Program |
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Ord Valley Events |
2025 Ord Valley Muster - Party in the Park |
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Remembering the 1946 Pilbara Strike Inc |
Development of 1946 Pilbara Strike year 6 and 10 curriculum learning units |
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Shire of Exmouth |
Ningaloo Sky Festival |
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Teach Learn Grow |
TLG Rural Tutoring & Mentoring Program |
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Shinju Matsuri Inc |
2025 Horizon Power Floating Lantern Matsuri |
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Glass Jar Australia - Shooting Stars |
Training and employment pathway program for Aboriginal girls and young women |
