The McGowan Government, through Horizon Power’s Community Partnerships Program, has awarded $599,920 in funding to 59 community organisations across regional Western Australia.
The Community Partnerships Program supports a range of important local organisations and initiatives that have long lasting benefits to remote and regional communities.
Since the program was revitalised in 2020, it has invested over $2 million to over 200 deserving organisations, demonstrating the McGowan Government’s strong commitment to regional WA.
Applications for the first round of the 2022/23 program were received from a broad range of community groups including sporting, arts and cultural, women’s groups and animal welfare organisations. Aboriginal Corporations, Chambers of Commerce, tourism organisations and local governments also submitted applications.
Successful applicants include the Shire of Halls Creek for the installation of a hoist for inclusive access to the town’s aquatic centre and the Nyunngaku Women’s Group for its Women’s Wellbeing Workshop series.
Other community groups such as the Munglinup Community Group, the Karratha District Junior Soccer Association and the Wyndham Youth Aboriginal Corporation will receive funds for equipment and facility upgrades.
This funding builds on the $1,048,472 awarded to 86 community organisations in 2021-22.
Applications for the second round of Horizon Power’s 2022-23 Community Partnerships Program will open in February 2023. For more information, visit:
As stated by Acting Energy Minister Tony Buti:
“The McGowan Government is committed to making positive and meaningful contributions to regional Western Australian communities by enhancing regional growth and vibrancy.
“The Community Partnerships Program is another great example of Horizon Power working alongside the communities it serves to deliver important community-led outcomes.”
Full list of successful applicants:
| Name of organisation | Initiative |
| East Kimberley | |
| East Kimberley Chamber of Commerce & Industry | East Kimberley Business Excellence Awards |
| East Kimberley Job Pathways | Wayfinder Hub |
| Kalumburu Aboriginal Corporation | Replanting Kalumburu |
| Kununurra Picture Gardens | Garden Shed |
| Lake Argyle Swim Inc.* | 2023 Lake Argyle Swim |
| Shire of Halls Creek | Hoist for Inclusive Access to Aquatic Centre |
| Waringarri Media Aboriginal Corporation | Upgrading Vital Equipment |
| Wyndham Youth Aboriginal Corporation | Youth Hub Refurbishment |
| West Kimberley | |
| Broome Chamber of Commerce & Industry | Broome Business Excellence Awards 2023 |
| Broome Community Resource Centre | New Premise Fit-out |
| Broome Sports Association* | Broome Sport Awards |
| Far North Community Services | International Day of People with Disability |
| Kimberley Arts Network | Shed Fit-out |
| Native Animal Rescue Broome | Marine Turtle Rehabilitation Facility – Turtle Lift Gantry |
| Nyamba Buru Yawuru | Farrell Park Revitalisation |
| Red Shed – Derby Women’s Collective | Permaculture Workshop to Design and Develop a Community Garden |
| Shire of Derby/West Kimberley | Christmas Lights Competition |
| 6 DBY Derby Aboriginal Media Corporation | Studio Upgrade |
East Pilbara | |
| AWESOME Arts Australia LTD | Creative Challenge – Nullagine |
| Hedland Well Women’s Centre | The Pink Pilbara Breakfast |
| Treloar Child Care Centre | Artificial Lawn Upgrade |
| West Pilbara | |
| City of Karratha | Christmas Light Competition 2022 |
| Global Roaming Pilbara Foundation | Social Engagement, Resilience and Agility Program |
| Karratha & Districts Chamber of Commerce & Industry | KDCCI Business Excellence Awards 2023 |
| Karratha District Junior Soccer Association | Purchasing Gazebos to provide shade. |
| Karratha Enduro & Moto-x Club Inc | Upgrades to club facilities |
| Marine Rescue Dampier | Shed Extension |
| SAFE Karratha Inc | New Shelving |
| St John Ambulance WA, Karratha Subcentre | QCPR Mannikins |
| Gascoyne Midwest | |
| Carnarvon Bowling Club Inc | Equipment Purchase |
| Carnarvon Fishing Club Inc | Carnar-FIN Fishing Event 2023 |
| Exmouth Yacht Club Inc. | Next Step Sailing Program & Women on Water |
| Geraldton Sporting Aboriginal Corporation (GSAC) | Skate Skills – Yalgoo, Mount Magnet and Meekatharra |
| Mount Magnet Volunteer Fire & Rescue Service | Cel-Fi GO Mobile Boosters |
| Shire of Carnarvon | Christmas in Carnarvon 2022 |
| Shire of Carnarvon | April 2023 Rocks Carnarvon |
| Shire of Exmouth | 2022 Exmas Lights Competition |
| Shire of Yalgoo | Yalgoo Emu Festival 2022 |
| Stephen Michael Foundation Ltd | Supporting Regional Youth in the Gascoyne and Murchison |
| St John Carnarvon | Equipment Purchase |
| Goldfields Esperance | |
| AWESOME Arts Australia LTD | Creative Challenge – Norseman |
| Esperance Clay Target Club | Esperance Clay Target Club 61st Annual Easter Shoot |
| Esperance District Recreation Association Inc* | Horizon Power Sports Star of the Year |
| Esperance Mother’s Day Classic | Esperance Mother’s Day Classic 2023 |
| Esperance Volunteer Resource Centre – Shire of Esperance | Volunteer Management Training |
| Leonora Local Drug Action Group | Mulya Tjitji (Good Kids) Program |
| Munglinup Community Group | Munglinup Community Playground Upgrade |
| Nyunngaku Women’s Group | Women’s Wellbeing Workshop Series |
| Shire of Esperance | Edge of the Bay |
| Windspray Arts | Upgrading the Windspray Arts Community Profile |
| Cross Regional and Major Events | |
| Australian Schools Plus | Marble Bar Virtual Worlds Extension |
| Barking Gecko Theatre Company* | Powering Imaginations |
| Fair Game Australia* | Game On and Healthy Communities Program for Regional WA |
| Shinju Matsuri Inc* | Shinju Matsuri 2023 |
| Shire of Esperance | Winter Festival |
| Shooting Stars* | Shooting Stars Training and Employment Pathway |
| Spare Parts Puppet Theatre* | 2 Year Regional and Remote Schools Touring Program |
| Teach Learn Grow* | Teach Learn Grow Regional Program |
| Theatre Kimberley Incorporated | Theatre Kimberley’s Performing Arts Outreach Reaches Further! |
| *represents multi-year partnership |
