- More than $465,000 to regional WA community organisations through Horizon Power’s community partnerships program
- Partnerships to support 57 initiatives and events
- More than 450 regional initiatives have received approximately $4.5 million since 2020
Horizon Power’s community partnerships program has awarded $468,888 in funding to support 57 community organisations and events throughout regional and remote Western Australia.
The program has awarded almost $4.5 million to more than 450 initiatives in regional WA since 2020.
Recipients of the latest round include the Country Women’s Association in Derby, Carnarvon Golf Club and Esperance Soccer Association, with the funding to support upgrading their club facilities to better serve their members.
Events such as the Meekatharra Outback Festival, Denham’s Beats in the Bay and the Munumburra Festival in Wyndham will also receive funding.
Meanwhile, the State’s diversity will be celebrated with support for initiatives such as the Pilbara Pride Festival in Port Hedland and the Kepa Kurl Youth NAIDOC Ball in Esperance.
The State Government, through Horizon Power, provides $1.1 million each financial year to regional community initiatives and events, with $542,575 awarded to 66 regional organisations in October 2023.
Applications for the program’s next round will open in mid-July, with further details available at:
As stated by Energy Minister Reece Whitby:
“The Cook Government is committed to growing regional Western Australia and fostering vibrant communities throughout our State.
“I’m pleased to see such enthusiasm for Horizon Power’s community partnerships program, which has contributed approximately $4.5 million and supported more than 450 different initiatives across regional and remote WA.
“This is a fantastic achievement, and I am pleased to see the program’s latest round supporting 57 programs and events in our regions.”
Full list of successful applicants
Cross regional and major events | |
Organisation | Initiative |
Anglicare WA | ‘Threads for Community’ |
Country Football WA | Thriving Communities |
Epilepsy Action Australia | ‘Equip’ Epilepsy Education |
Kidsafe WA | Community Safety Education Program |
Kimberley Aboriginal Law and Culture Centre | Yiriman Project: Strengthening Women’s engagement and participation |
The Innovators’ Tea Party Inc | Girls in Science & Engineering Career Program |
*Broome Aboriginal Media Association | 2024 Young Indigenous Women’s Pathways Program (YIWPP) – Kimberley, Pilbara and Goldfields Girl |
*Town of Port Hedland | Spinifex Spree Carnival |
East Kimberley | |
East Kimberley Chamber of Commerce and Industry | East Kimberley Business Excellence Awards 2024 |
Far North Community Services Ltd. | On Country therapy and community inclusion Halls Creek |
Gawooleng Yawoodeng Aboriginal Corporation | Badayijeng Ninggoowoong-Woor (Strong families) Family Festival |
Kununurra Water Ski Club | Kununurra Water Ski Club reticulation upgrade – Stage 1 |
Mulan Aboriginal Corporation | Mulan community kitchen upgrade initiative |
Ngnowar Aerwah Aboriginal Corporation | Munumburra Festival |
Ord Valley Aboriginal Health Service | OVAHS 40 Years of service to the community |
Shire of Wyndham-East Kimberley | Community Art Project |
*Apex Club of Kununurra | APEX Kununurra Barra Bash 2024 |
West Kimberley | |
Boab Festival Derby | Get ya Bounce On and Horizon Power Float Parade |
Broome Performing Arts Co-Op | Studio 34 – Studio 3 renovation |
Broome Soccer Association | The Broome Matilda’s Soccer Project – Let’s Get Girls Moving! |
Broome Town Band | Creating a community space for participation in music |
CWA Derby West Kimberley Air Branch | Upgrade to CWA Cottage |
Derby Media Aboriginal Corporation | Larrkardi Sounds studio upgrade |
Horizon House Broome St John | On Country Cultural Camp |
Nagula Jarndu | Nagula Jarndu (Saltwater Women) Ceramics workshop |
Shire of Derby/West Kimberley | Kimberley Art and Photographic Prize 2024 |
Society for Kimberley Indigenous Plants and Animals (SKIPA) | ³Ô¹ÏÍøÕ¾ for SKIPA |
*Broome Chamber of Commerce & Industry | Broome Business Excellence Awards 2024 |
East Pilbara | |
Care for Hedland Environmental Association Inc | Great Gardens Competition |
Dementia Australia | Support for Dementia Australia Brain Hubs in Pilbara |
Hedland Amateur Theatre | 2024 Production – Charlie and the Chocolate Factory |
Marble Bar Community Resource Centre | Christmas in July family activities |
Port Hedland Lesbian, Allies, Gays Society Inc. (PHLAGS+ Inc.) | Pilbara Pride Festival 2024 |
*Town of Port Hedland | 2024 Community Event series |
West Pilbara | |
Big hART Inc | Songs for Freedom: Next Generation |
Karratha Community House | Halloween Disco |
Ngarliyarndu Bindirri Aboriginal Corporation | Roebourne Post Office Relocation Project |
Gascoyne/Mid West | |
Carnarvon Golf Club | Refurbishment of dated clubhouse |
Carnarvon Heritage Group Inc | Preservation and refurbishment of rail carriage |
Carnarvon State Emergency Services | Search and Rescue Mobility |
Exmouth Community Garden | Growing Together ‘Fruit and Natives Garden / Bush tucker foods’ |
Gascoyne Gymnastics Club | Empowering Excellence |
Ngala Community Services | Carnarvon Community College Garden |
Shire of Cue | NAIDOC Community Celebration |
Shire of Meekatharra | Meekatharra Outback Festival 2024 |
Shire of Sandstone | Community Canvas Sandstone |
Shire of Shark Bay | Beats in the Bay Festival 2024 |
St John Ambulance, Exmouth Subcentre | Communications equipment upgrade |
Goldfields-Esperance | |
20talk | 60Rural Activation Package |
Asthma WA | Activ8 for Asthma Program |
Cycling Development Foundation Inc | Laverton Cycling Project |
Dieback Working Group Inc | Community Dieback Busting Day |
Esperance Golf Club | An introduction to golf – Golf is for everyone |
Esperance Soccer Association | Canopy roof / patio |
Esperance Tjaltjraak Native Title Aboriginal Corporation | Kepa Kurl Youth NAIDOC Ball 2024 |
Norseman District High School P&C Inc | Community Art & Garden Show 2024 |
Pakaanu Aboriginal Corporation | Capacity building |
