Our Projects
The Mid West Sports Federation (MWSF) has evolved well beyond being an advocacy organisation. Since its establishment in 1978, it has acted as an incubator, coordinator and delivery partner for projects that strengthen sport and active recreation across the Mid West.
Since inception in 1978, creating projects for the benefit of the whole sporting community across the Mid West region of Western Australia has been our priority. The volunteer-led organisation has had many wins leading to progress for regional sporting organisations and, in turn, wider communities.
Although these projects are diverse, they all support the same mission:
- Building stronger sporting clubs
- Supporting volunteers and administrators
- Recognising excellence in regional sport
- Growing participation and inclusion
- Using sport to strengthen regional communities and the local economy
- Advocating for investment in sporting infrastructure and opportunities
Taken together, these initiatives show that MWSF is much more than an event organiser. It is a regional development organisation that uses sport as a catalyst for healthier communities, stronger clubs, economic growth and collaboration across the Mid West.
Below is a summary of key projects:
Mid West Sports Tourism project
Project Period: 2018
Purpose: One of MWSF’s largest strategic projects, designed to measure and grow the economic impact of sporting events in the Mid West.
Impact: Demonstrated that regional sporting events contribute millions of dollars to the local economy, helping clubs and local governments attract funding, sponsorship and major events. It also led to a regional sports tourism plan and resources for event organisers.
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Sports Tourism Economic Impact Calculator
Project Period: Ongoing since 2023
Purpose: An online tool that allows clubs and event organisers to estimate the economic value of sporting events.
Impact: Helps sporting organisations strengthen grant applications, business cases and sponsorship proposals using evidence-based data. The tool has been updated with support from the Mid West Development Commission.
MID WEST SPORTS AWARDS
Project Period: Ongoing Annually
Purpose: Annual awards recognising athletes, coaches, volunteers, officials, administrators and clubs.
Impact: Raises the profile of regional sport and celebrates the people who make community sport possible.
MID WEST SPORTS forum
Project Period: Ongoing Annually
Purpose: Professional development event for sporting clubs and volunteers.
Impact: Provides governance training, networking and practical workshops that help clubs become more sustainable.
Advocacy and Strategic Planning
Project Period: Ongoing
Purpose: Represents regional sport to governments and funding bodies.
Impact: Contributes to infrastructure planning, evaluates funding applications, supports sports tourism initiatives and provides advice on regional sport and recreation priorities.
Club Capacity Building
Project Period: Ongoing
Purpose: Ongoing support for clubs through advice, governance resources and volunteer development.
Impact: Helps clubs improve administration, planning, grant applications and long-term sustainability.
