CITS Great Southern

🎶 🎸 Looking for an easy way to support WA artists all year round?

Every ticket bought, song streamed, playlist shared and piece of merch purchased helps local artists keep creating, performing and building sustainable careers right here in Western Australia.

Want an easy way to support local talent? has curated a series of WA music playlists for cafés, bars, restaurants, retail spaces and music lovers, making it simple to fill your space with local sounds all year round.

Visit the comments to find your perfect playlist on Apple Music, YouTube and Spotify.

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Grab a cuppa and join us for another addition of Coffee & Chat to learn about the brand-new True Sport AU Cultural Education Initiative and the support available to sporting clubs and organisations across Western Australia. ☕

This Coffee and Chat will provide an overview of the initiative:
- Its purpose and key focus areas
- How it can help clubs create more culturally safe, inclusive and welcoming environments.
- Participants will also be introduced to the range of resources, education opportunities and support available to assist clubs on their cultural learning journey.

🗓 Thursday 13 August, 10am
🔗Register now eae0a0d6-7a0d-4fec-9639-1f95c2cbb19b@c1ae0ae2-d504-4287-b6f4-7eafd6648d22" rel="ugc" target="_blank">https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/eae0a0d6-7a0d-4fec-9639-1f95c2cbb19b@c1ae0ae2-d504-4287-b6f4-7eafd6648d22

I-League is back for Term 3 in the Great Southern! 🤩
We have small-sided games running on Saturday's at 12:30pm - re-starting 1 August. 🥅
The I-League provides opportunities for those aged seven and older to play the world game. We have two pitches available for multiple age groups including young adults.
If you are a player and would like to have a game, please scan the QR codes below. We look forward to seeing you there! Thanks to Football Futures Foundation and Albany Junior Soccer Association for making I-League happen in Albany 😎

Grab a cuppa and join us for another addition of Coffee & Chat to learn about the brand-new True Sport AU Cultural Education Initiative and the support available to sporting clubs and organisations across Western Australia ☕

This Coffee and Chat will provide an overview of the initiative:
- Its purpose and key focus areas
- How it can help clubs create more culturally safe, inclusive and welcoming environments.
- Participants will also be introduced to the range of resources, education opportunities and support available to assist clubs on their cultural learning journey.

🗓 Thursday 13 August, 10am
Register now 🔗 eae0a0d6-7a0d-4fec-9639-1f95c2cbb19b@c1ae0ae2-d504-4287-b6f4-7eafd6648d22" rel="ugc" target="_blank">https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/eae0a0d6-7a0d-4fec-9639-1f95c2cbb19b@c1ae0ae2-d504-4287-b6f4-7eafd6648d22

📣 Have your say on the future of disability sport in Australia.

Whether you're a participant, parent, carer, coach, volunteer, official or supporter, your experience can help shape a national Disability Sport Action Plan.

What's working? What barriers still exist? What needs to change? Complete the survey and help create more accessible, inclusive sporting opportunities for people with disability.

👉 Take the survey: https://uniofqueensland.syd1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_cSZikVVQZTM1OPI

Please share with your networks to help more voices be heard. Survey closes 30 September 2026.

If you’re part of a local club, this session is for you. Join Sport Integrity Australia, SportWest and the Department of Creative Industries, Tourism and Sport for Safeguarding 101.

You’ll learn how to create a child safe environment and what to do if something doesn’t feel right. Clear steps. Real support. Practical tools you can take back to your club.

📅 Tuesday 4 August 2026
⏰ 5.30pm to 7.00pm
📍 246 Vincent Street, Leederville or online via Microsoft Teams
Register now: https://bit.ly/4yvvBxW

🏆 Two volunteers making a big difference in community sport!

Congratulations to Gail Butterworth and Ian Gillon, our latest recipients of the WA Local Sporting Stars Volunteer Recognition Program.

Gail’s commitment to developing netball talent across the Great Southern and Ian’s more than 20 years of service with Riding for the Disabled Murray Mandurah are helping create stronger, more inclusive sporting communities across Western Australia.

🔗 Nominate your local sporting star today: https://bit.ly/4eUC2n1

🎉Less screen time, more team time 🎉

We’ve kicked off the Game On, Girls grant program initial round of funding.

197 sporting clubs throughout metro and regional WA are sharing in a total of $863,000, including 4 from the Great Southern region!

Congratulations to Albany Roller Derby League, Denmark Volleyball Incorporated, Esperance Pony Club and Mount Barker Cricket Club.

Together, we’re helping teenage girls stay active, confident and connected through community sport.

Find out more https://bit.ly/4yfEJqr