Funding for Martu, Garndwa festivals
Two Indigenous events are part of the latest round of funding for sports and recreational events by the Western Australian Government.
A total of 43 local, State and national sport and active recreation organisations have received $1,477,357 in grants from the 2025-26 round of the Sport and Recreation Events Funding Program.
The Punmu Aboriginal Corporation has received $32,400 for Martu Youth Festival and the Garnduwa Amboorny Wirnan Aboriginal Corporation $50,000 for the Garnduwa Festival.
The program aims to diversify Western Australia’s sport and recreation events calendar by supporting the delivery of mass participation and competitive events across metropolitan and regional WA, giving Western Australians opportunities to participate, spectate and celebrate sport in their communities.
Supporting culture
“By investing in these events, we’re supporting active, healthy lifestyles, boosting local jobs, and helping sporting organisations attract more major competitions to Western Australia,” Sport and Recreation Minister Rita Saffioti said.
Successful organisations are assisted in planning, securing and holding these events across the State. Program funding also supports organisations to develop strategic event plans or tender proposals, helping to attract major events to WA and grow future opportunities in the sector.
