Published 04 December 2024, updated 09 December 2024
The Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries has teamed up with the City of Bunbury to launch the State Government's KidSport Regional Pools Program at the South West Sports Centre.
This initiative aims to boost physical activity and water safety awareness for children aged 5 to 18. Eligible participants have the option of free pool entry for 6 months or a 10-visit swim pass to the South West Sports Centre.
Is my child eligible?
To be eligible the child must be:
- attending an approved regional community pool for the season; and
- aged 5 to 18 years inclusive at the time of application; and
- residing in regional Western Australia; and
- named on a valid Services Australia Health Care Card or Pensioner Concession Card, with the child’s unique Customer Reference Number (CRN) visible.
To encourage more kids to take part in community sports, eligible children can use this subsidy alongside the existing KidSport voucher program. Applying for KidSport Regional Pools Program subsidy is separate from applying for a KidSport voucher.
How to apply
Eligible participants will need to apply directly through the South West Sports Centre by submitting an application form in person. Forms are available at the South West Sports Centre or you can download and print a copy below. Please note, applications for the KidSport Regional Pool Program cannot be submitted through the online application form.
FAQs
Applications must be received no later than 31 March 2025 for consideration.
Yes. Even if you live in a local government other than the City of Bunbury, you can still apply for the KRPP subsidy to use at the South West Sports Centre.
You have the choice of a 6 month child aquatic membership or a 10-visit pool entry pass:
6 month Child Aquatic Membership
- Unlimited pool entry for a period of 6 months from the date of signing up
- You will receive a membership tag that must be scanned at every visit to gain access
- Membership cannot be suspended for any period
- No refunds or extensions provided for unused membership
10 visit pass
- Can be used for a maximum of 10 visits only.
- You will receive a physical pass that is marked off at each visit
- You cannot apply for additional 10 visit passes once it has been fully used
- No refunds or extensions provided for unused visits
No. The KidSport Regional Pools Program only subsidises pool entry for leisure swimming.
If eligible, you can apply for the regular KidSport Voucher Program which provides financial support for swimming lessons and other community sports. Find out more…