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West Australian
29-07-2025
- Automotive
- West Australian
Racing WA Community Fund grants now open to support community groups in regional WA, including Mid West
Local groups making a difference in regional WA are being encouraged to apply for grants of up to $5000 through the Racing WA Community Fund. Now in its third round, the fund is open to community organisations in the Kimberley, Pilbara, Gascoyne, Wheatbelt, and Mid West regions, supporting initiatives to better connect, enhance wellbeing for people or animals, or promote sustainability. Racing and Wagering WA CEO Ian Edwards said the fund had already proven its value across the State. 'Last year's northern round supported a variety of initiatives, including a Variety WA event in the Mid West, a youth outreach program in the Kimberley and a road safety initiative in the Wheatbelt to name a few,' he said. 'We followed up with a successful round in the south, and we're now excited to be back in the north, supporting more projects that make a local impact.' Mr Edwards said racing already played a vital role in connecting communities and the fund was a natural extension of that focus. 'This fund is a great example of how we can extend that impact well beyond the racetrack,' he said. 'Whether it's a local sports club, volunteer service or wellbeing program, if your group is making a positive contribution to your region, we want to support those efforts to go even further.' Applications for the 2025 northern round of the Racing WA Community Fund are open now and will close on Sunday, September 7. For more information and eligibility criteria, visit the Racing WA website .
West Australian
01-05-2025
- Business
- West Australian
Albany Pony Club steps in with sausage sizzle at Albany Race Club's Easter Sunday races after vendor pulls out
The Albany Pony Club stepped in to save the day at the Albany Racing Club's Easter Sunday races, picking up the tongs and throwing on aprons for a trackside sausage sizzle after the food vendors withdrew. The APC copped a healthy boost to its coffers in rewards for its generosity, raising $1144 from the stall. The amount was doubled thanks to it being nominated for Racing and Wagering WA's Race Club Community program, bringing the total to $2288. Albany Racing Club treasurer Tracey Sands said the last-minute stall was mutually beneficial to both parties as attendees at the track weren't without food and the APC earned some extra cash. 'We were thrilled the pony club could jump in at such short notice and help us out with a sausage sizzle on the day,' she said. The APC will put the funds towards acquiring out-of-town coaches for rallies and competitions. Racing and Wagering WA chief executive Ian Edwards praised the partnership between the clubs and the benefits of the Race Club Community program, which has raised more than $1m since its 2015 inception. 'Race clubs play an important role in their communities — both economically and socially — with partnerships like this a prime example of the strong connection race clubs have with their communities,' he said. 'Albany Racing Club chose a very worthy cause for their fundraising and we are pleased to match their efforts. 'Racing WA is committed to making a positive contribution to our State.'
